1997 Subaru Legacy Front Axle Replacement -EricTheCarGuy

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So while I was doing an oil change the other day I found that the axles on my Subaru Legacy were quite loose on their mounts. I thought the easiest thing to start with was to replace the axles and recheck for the condition. I had read somewhere where aftermarket axles had caused a hesitation on acceleration and wondered if my loose axles could be causing that condition for me. Replacing the axles didn't solve the hesitation problem but it did make for some good video on the process. I also hope to go back and see how to set the preload on the carrier bearings, that will be in another video. Till then enjoy this axle installation video.
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@blakehansen6338 8 жыл бұрын

Great video. It was instrumental in me getting the job done! To those who find the roll pin as frustrating as I did: If your roll pin doesn't go into the differential and you know you are lined up rotate the axel 180° and you'll be good to go. Take a look at the grooves on your axel and the grooves on differential. You'll find that a "peak" goes through the middle on one side and a "valley" through the middle on the other.

@Stantonv 11 жыл бұрын

When I was a Subaru tech in the mid to late nineties, we used the female end of a long 1/4 inch extension to hold the roll pin and install it in the axle. Just drop the pin in the cavity, give it a few taps and then finish it of with a non-tapered punch. Great video, I enjoyed it!

@freedomfighter4681 8 жыл бұрын

understand this is old vid,,, But I appreciate all the videos that you're doing to your 97 Subaru!

@jaminv2889 5 жыл бұрын

Just did this over the weekend with my sons 2002 Subaru Forester, spot on. Thank you so much for this video. Thanks to this video, I went back to the store and bought a punch set to get the pin out and then back in, saving me a trip in the middle of the repair. Love your videos, clear and concise.

@davidm5773 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Eric. After a two hour wait at the dealership and a $612 quote for the part alone, I went to Auto Zone, bought the CV Axel for $99. An hour later (with a few breaks to revisit your video), and I was up and running. I have a 2012 Forester, so it installs with a "C" spring rather than a pin, simply pry and push.

@patriclark2480 Жыл бұрын

Still referring back to this 9 years later! Thanks! Hope to see you back soon!

@MrTopwize253 5 жыл бұрын

Pro tip: you can disable most Subaru seat belt alarms by turning the key until you hear the seatbelt chime, then buckle and unbuckle the seatbelt 20 times within 30 seconds. Then turn key to off position for 5 seconds. Then turn key until the seatbelt chime starts. The Sounds should cycle once and then it will stop. If you've done it correctly the seat belt light on the gauge cluster won't be lit after the first set of chimes. Your welcome

@QuickestRallyHonda 11 жыл бұрын

Eric, last year I sold my 95 Legacy but over the years I have had to change many axles in Subaru's not just due to them being defective but also due to transmission issues. All the steps you show will save people time and aggravation. I also support a Subaru Rally team and we have this CV axle swap down to about 3 minutes in the pits!! Thanks for the GREAT tips! Jeff Lehmann, Burlington ON Canada

@seankennedy131 5 жыл бұрын

Getting ready to do one on my 98 Forester. This is by far the best video on KZfaq for Subaru CV Axle replacement.

@westroop6342 5 жыл бұрын

How did job go? My forester keeps throwing cv axels....

@berniepokorski2489 6 жыл бұрын

The amount of rust underneath these "salt country" vehicles never ceases to amaze me. I have to admit that I am somewhat spoiled, as I have lived in California (where salt is not used on snowy roads) since 1972...prior to that, I lived in Omaha, NE, which IS "salt country", as far as I know. I currently own 2 (two) 2001 Subaru Foresters, one (the builder, a 148K mile car, with a blown transmission) spent some time in Massachusetts... as there is a "Tufts University" parking sticker on the left rear quarter window. The engine from this Forester went into my '02 Subaru Outback Wagon. That left me with the '01 Forester 'roller', which I had originally planned to sell off. After driving the Outback for a few months, I decided to sell it, as at 68 years of age, I found it somewhat difficult for me to get in and out of, due to its low stance, and on-the-floor seating. I checked out the Forester 'roller', and found it much easier to get in and out of, and its stance is higher, along with it's seats not being on-the-floor. The parts car, another '01 Forester is a salvage-titled car, having been hit hard in the right rear corner, knocking the tailgate and it's opening out of whack. The parts car came complete, I bought it and drove it home from San Francisco, before plucking its 92,000 mile drive train and installing in into the 'builder' '01 Forester. "Creeping" around under both Foresters during the transition really brought home the difference between the two vehicle's underside conditions as a result of the winter environments which they spent most of their lives in.

@grampabadger 2 жыл бұрын

I'm getting ready to do this to my '97 Legacy Outback. Unfortunately my barn floor is dirt, so I have been stacking up on clean cardboard to make it less gritty. Great information. I hope mine goes as smoothly as yours did.

@ollypistachio 9 жыл бұрын

It helps to disconnect the sway bar endlinks to gain more movement out of the LCA

@tonysudano778 3 жыл бұрын

I know this video is old but I have a 1997 Subaru legacy gt 2.5l sedan. I'm replacing the cv axles because they make lots of noise when turning and have been going out for a while. I'm getting the parts from a local parts store for 94 bucks after core exchange. That's for both of the front ones. They are remanufactured and have a warranty. I'm replacing both of them very soon. Thanks to your video. I have the confidence I can do this myself. I'm borrowing some tools from a mechanic buddy . like the 32mm socket, impact, and braker bar. So its saving me hundreds of dollars. Thanks for the video. There's not really much on KZfaq about 1997 Subaru legacy's.

@davidveitch9441 9 жыл бұрын

93 awd impreza, same issues. Thank you for a a good start. Please keep up the videos.

@ericthecarguy 11 жыл бұрын

The fronts from side to side are but they are not interchangeable with the rear axles.

@glenfishing 5 жыл бұрын

Eric thanks for the video. I just did both my fronts on a 1997 Legacy Outback and your video helped me finish both sides in just over an hour. I’ve never done CVs before. Thanks again.

@vermili0n 3 жыл бұрын

I’m about to do mine on my 97 legacy outback as well... there’s a lot of rust though and I don’t have many tools so I know it’s gonna be a pain in the ass. Doing the pads and rotors took a while because of the rust

@clemsparks 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I really appreciate you documenting the process here. I did the driver side CV on my '97 Outback last weekend after watching your video and it went smooth and fast because I already knew what I was up against. Thanks again!

@JOEZEP54 11 жыл бұрын

Another great job, thanks! I have to change my balljoint & this video although was not meant to address this gives a clear view of how I will proceed. I have to work outside for car repairs & it is great to see assembly before I get under.

@alexb9316 10 жыл бұрын

Sir, I tip my hat to you. Your video was tremendously helpful. Many thanks! I honestly never would have thought to hit the control arm with a hammer because I tend to be wary of hitting things with hammers when I am not sure if I will break something, but it worked wonders! I replaced both of my half-shafts in my 2000 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport today because the inner CV boots were torn. It took much longer than your video because I ran into two problems: 1. The cotter pins in the castellated nuts were so tight that punching the cotter pins out was a no-go for me.I was forced to break off both ends and drill out the rest of the cotter pin. Fortunately for me, the cotter pins were very soft metal and did not take long to drill out. I used a 1/8" titanium drill bit. 2. Boy, did that roll-pin on the passenger's side inner joint above the catalytic converter give me trouble! What caused me the most consternation was that I could not simply push the inner joint all the way in and punch in the pin. I had to pull the inner joint out ever so slightly to align it with the hole properly. I am sure you said it already, but proper hole alignment is critical (I can hear the jokes already). Probably should have figured that out earlier, but live and learn. I also used a long 1/4" ratchet extender to drive the roll-pin in. I placed the roll-pin into the end of the extender that connects to the ratchet, that way it would not slip off. Is there a special tool mechanics use with which to drive those roll pins in hard to reach spots? Once again, great video.

@austineswann1 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the overview and info. Got the same project coming up and its nice to have a general overview of the process before i start. Thanks again.

@Raven00714 10 жыл бұрын

Great video I was going to take the subi to the shop to get replaced but after seeing the video one time I replaced mine and works great the differential was nice and tight and everything was a breeze. thanks

@subtlequest 10 жыл бұрын

Me Too. Just changed it today. Great Right?

@09Mrsubaru 9 жыл бұрын

I'll change it in two weeks 👍

@jonahcottrell2879 9 жыл бұрын

09Mrsubaru same here aren't subaru and eric great people making these things easy

@rover215 5 жыл бұрын

... only to discover the timing belt was off by one tooth! I'm about to do the belt on my '97 Outback Sport and am glad I watched your last video on the Legacy. You had this car for a long time!

@brwi1 8 жыл бұрын

thanks so much for this. i had been dreading doing this to my impreza and this gave me the confidence and everything i needed to know to pull if off

@tomcyu11 8 жыл бұрын

Eric I just follow your steps - and I had change my front drive shafts pretty easy, thanks and regards. Subaru legacy 2.5 , 2003 GX.

@abbys5501 8 жыл бұрын

So this is pretty much the same process for the 3rd gen legacy (2000-2004 models)? No seals that are different or anything?

@billgoldberg5935 11 жыл бұрын

Hey Eric been off YT fo 9 months, glad you still have the car, its looking real good.

@dq7143 6 жыл бұрын

EXCELLENT discussion on the PIA roll pin !!!

@Clearanceman2 7 жыл бұрын

OEM subaru axles last a long time unless a boot breaks. Also, it looked like the shaft into the differential had the play not the axle. Also, it's usually easier to lift the hub off the ball joint. I like to use a spud bar. Slip the flat end under the unibody support behind the wheel well toward the back of the car and put the shaft of the spud bar over the lower control arm and you have enough leverage with a six foot bar to pull the ball joint out of the hub with one hand. Without disconnecting the sway bar. Also, it's easier to punch out from the side with the larger tapered hole. And you can pull the airbox and put the punch in the vice grip and tap it out from the top.

@OutcastAngelV 5 жыл бұрын

I was watching newer subaru videos on how to replace your clutch dropping the trans only, and couldn't figure out why my axles weren't coming out, LMAO, thank you so much.

@dalewithrow6436 2 жыл бұрын

I replied the drivers cv shaft and tha click ING noise is still there is it maybe the bearing behind the half shaft and does it take any special tools to replace that bearing behind the seal

@lucasbelo7107 5 жыл бұрын

Eric, I have also some play in differential and it looks like it locks when I turn wheels over the sides... Some idea?

@AlexisHerrera393 8 жыл бұрын

Erick I have a problem with my 97 subaru, wen I turn the wheels to the top left or right and move forward or backward at low speed (in the house, parking lot) the right rear axel hits, makes niose and vibrates hard, what could be?

@RayTahana 8 жыл бұрын

Eric i took off my timing belt frm subi 97 dohc now all cams are out i learnt single noch to mark on top of and double marks at bottom line up on the left sise trying to do te same thing woth no avail it keeps spinning an extra quarter turn. What else can i do besides tow it in 2mechanics to align cams up

@csflmich2239 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Eric. Great video as usual and much appreciated. I have confidence to tackle this project now!

@danielmcbride5176 2 жыл бұрын

If you take the hole axle out of the right side front and oil comes out is it out of the Trans or is it a different oil

@riverrat1149 8 жыл бұрын

I can not say It is fixed but it runs better. LOL. As an owner of older Subaru wagons for a lot of years,This is reality with old Subies.

@Tahu2323 6 жыл бұрын

I've always taken out the axle by removing the bolts holding the wheel hub to the strut. I realize that you have to remove the top bolt which is a camber bolt which isn't recommended, but I've never had issues with uneven wear and what not by simply marking it and lining it up. Is there any other reason (other than the extra room of course haha) that you take off the ball joint instead of the strut tower?

@Mikesturbinizderti 7 жыл бұрын

so how long did that axle last I'm on my fifth one and it's been maybe a month and a half

@georgeemanson 5 жыл бұрын

I have had a Subaru forester 1997 (automatic) from new, that has been great for all the years with very little to do other than annual services. However, recently I have had a lot of vibration & shuddering on the wheels when making tight turns (left or right). It is difficult to identify which wheels the noise or shudder comes from and I don't feel much through the steering wheel. I have had all differentials replace that has reduced the frequency but not always. We hope it isn't the automatic gear box but has anyone got any ideas what to do next.

@davidmulkey5082 2 жыл бұрын

Very understandable. What should I do if the inside gear/spines come out with it. There is a retaining ring which keeps it from supposedly coming out now keeps it from going back in. 1993 Subaur

@mickblock 8 жыл бұрын

10:15 Say what was Eric talking about setting preload on? A component inside the transmission? Surely not the halfshaft? I know he mentioned it as a sidenote but I'm kinda wantin to ask.

@kyleprentice5923 6 жыл бұрын

Anyone have a clue as to where I can find aftermarket headlight for a 96 legacy L? Been looking and all I can find are stock models. Trying to get something with a black background.

@stevevans100 10 жыл бұрын

Great video, I was able to replace both CV axels on my legacy and saved about $500. Your method of separating the axle from the control arm was different from some other videos on this topic, but it saved me from a locked nut and I didn't have to worry about alignment. Many thanks! Can you do a video on the rear CV axel on the same car? At this point I wouldn't tackle that job without seeing it done first.

@Perrowsta 9 жыл бұрын

thanks Eric for all your time and vids no doubt help alot of people.

@tysauce1986 4 жыл бұрын

I recently rebooted my 2009 subaru axles. Inner only. I forgot to mark everything to match bearings to races. Now I'm feeling notchy steering. How important is it to match everything up?

@stoolie10 11 ай бұрын

Eric, Any chance you can share any tips on replacing axle seals on a 97 Subaru legacy outback. I ordered an axle for the front passenger side because the boot near the brake assembly is torn.

@SageMosaic 7 жыл бұрын

What size cold chisel did you use and what was the weight of the hammer to stake the axle nut?

@AveEndGermany 9 жыл бұрын

Thanx for the great vid! i need to replace the rubberguard (is this the name?) on the axle because my old one is broken. How much time should i consider for removing one axle? greetings from europe

@hsyedh2h2 8 жыл бұрын

I was wondering if you can show rear wheel bearing sized hub ?

@thomaspotemciano 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Eric ,( or anyone who knows about Subarus) I was wondering if this would be any different for cars with ABS . I bought some axles for a non ABS 00 Impreza , but I know mine has ABS. Any ideas?

@jcclark789 11 жыл бұрын

This video was very helpful changing my wife's 2005 forester. Almost the same just no roll pins. Thanks for a great video.

@rodmakermagazine7117 Жыл бұрын

Taking the steering knuckle loose from the lower ball joint is the CORRECT way to do this. Congratulations. KZfaq is filled with videos showing the knuckle being removed by take the top of the knuckle loose, which requires messing with camber shims and most likely requiring an alignment afterwards.

@artemisglocker100 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the lucid video, Eric. I wonder if you can help. I am trying to diagnose a ticking sound coming from the bellhousing area of the drive train on my 97 Subaru Outback. When running at high speed, the tick in inaudible, except on deceleration. The sound is most pronounced at idle. Listening from underneath, the sound appears to come from the bellhousing area.(The car is AT) From the area of the flywheel that is visible, the flywheel appears to be burnished in comparison to that of my other 97. I thought that maybe a stone or something found its way into the bellhousing because there is no cover for that space. (If the stone were trapped, centrifugal force would keep it stationary at high speed.) I made a chalk mark on the balancer and manually rotated the crank. A pronounced clink occurs at the same spot with each rotation. I had a friend rotate the crankshaft while I lay underneath. The sound came from the transfer case area on the driver side. When the crank came 360 degrees from my mark, I got the same sharp click, like a drop. At 180 to my mark, there was always another barely audible click. (like something re-setting at 180 and dropping at 0/360. I should mention that the car drives well with no signs of diminished function in any area.

@russianrawkit 4 жыл бұрын

What point did you place the jack to lift both sides of the car like that?

@derekgelenaw 10 жыл бұрын

i cant seem to lower the lower control arm down enough to slip the lbj through, where did you place the pry bar at?

@mrbustrbrown4133 11 жыл бұрын

any future plans to do motor mount transmission mount replacments on 99-03 acura tl/honda accord v6

@aaronlee504 10 жыл бұрын

Very helpful video! I found it easier to disconnect my anti-sway bar when I did mine. You don't even need a pry bar to move the lower control arm then.

@chrisfitzpatrick9926 9 жыл бұрын

how did you get the axle out?

@blackmanbeond 11 жыл бұрын

my 2004 Honda pilot passenger side front wheel makes a clicking sound when i turn left sometimes can you maybe guess what it could be and any recommendations

@8788luigi 4 жыл бұрын

Does the legacy and forrester have the the same CV? Tnx.

@stegomon 10 жыл бұрын

i think i can tackle this. thank you. how long did it take you for both sides

@ericthecarguy 11 жыл бұрын

Both ways work, it's just a matter of preference.

@laynebonine7254 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you bro... had problems until i watched your video ,so glad you told use about only two holes to put pin in . I had the one on the shaft right but the spindle wrong , thank you again.

@richcarrCCC Жыл бұрын

ANY HELP WOULD BE MUCH APPRECIATED: Last week, my AWD 97 Legacy Outback 5 speed started "Clicking" around the driver side front wheel, while driving in a straight line, it would click lightly and last a few seconds, then over the course of a few days the clicking got louder and lasted longer. 4 days/200 miles later, while driving in a straight line, the steering wheel began to vibrate and wobble (turn left to right off center) ONLY WHEN ACCELERATING (hence my suspecting a bad CV Axle), it would stop once I 'coasted'. I discovered if I turn the steering wheel all the way to the left and drive in a complete circle, afterwards, I could continue driving 'normally'= the clicking, the vibration & the wobbling were gone and stay gone for many miles (drove home and the car hasn't been driven since). I was told it is my CV Axle, which confirmed my suspicion, that's how I came to find your video. I am wondering if he/I may have misdiagnosed the problem and my doing a CV Axle replacement is not going to solve the problem. Any help would be greatly appreciated. THANKS!

@MusicIsMyNature9 7 жыл бұрын

hey, thanks fro the great great video, this was a lot of help! Couple of questions for you, what length punch did you use to get in there? i'm going to be doing this on my 96 impreza, should be pretty much the exact same process right? Thanks!

@suddnstar 11 жыл бұрын

I love the videos that involve this Subaru.

@MrEvilPiggy 10 жыл бұрын

I my dad didn't puch it out first before putting on the new axle. He just put it all together and it is harder now. Don't know if should punch out and put it back in or fix the ring since it keep getting stuck on the ring.

@r6homer 11 жыл бұрын

I'm curious, if there was no to be play in the diff, then where would the rotational play come in from? It looks to me that it would have to come from the splines wearing, which increases the space between the spline teeth. But then wouldn't the splines from the diff also be worn (wouldn't they wear together)?

@MrTurtleman333 11 жыл бұрын

How would it be doing the front axles on a 1991 toyota pickup 4X4

@Th3budtender 6 жыл бұрын

PLZ RESPOND my guy says my cv axle is good...this happens sometimes but not all the time...I feel vibration (pulling the wheel to the right) at slow speeds and I hear what sounds like something hitting around my driver side wheel...( low speed small movement in steering wheel builds up with higher speeds) only happens when I push on gas

@supra663 4 жыл бұрын

I think your video was hundred!!! way better than any other videos out there on axle replacement at least.

@itzOLE3 6 жыл бұрын

any torque spec for that axle nut? thanks!

@Princessaey 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Eric' I need that part exactly. Where can i purchase that part ? SUBARU LEGACY 1997 CV JOINT AXLE Assembly? im not sure what do u exactly call that? thanks

@gbsk12 4 жыл бұрын

I have a '96 Subaru, which should be quite like this one. However, I have to take off some of the exhaust because they are under the inside of the CV joint. Why wasn't that an issue with this car or did he skip taking off the exhaust?

@gmcarfreak 11 жыл бұрын

Eric can the Cv axles cause a shimmy ? i have one on my car, cant figure it out, i have new tires all 4 , balanced, nothing loose on the tie rod ends, etc. what could it be ? please respond

@slowpaintball 10 жыл бұрын

Is the alignment affected by this method of removal rather than removing the top strut bolts?

@osiris122cf 4 жыл бұрын

Does anyone know if a cv axel from a 97 will work for a 2001? Both are legacy! The 97 is auto and the 2001 is a manual and I'm trying to put the one on the 97 on the 01 !!

@CrazieFrogz 11 жыл бұрын

what about if it drives fine after replacement of axle but in reverse there's a big vibration 98 ford windstar 3.0?

@gsoszynski1020 11 жыл бұрын

Eric, I take it if an axle has any in and out play then it needs replacement? My right front is tight, but my left front has play and I have been hearing a constant thumping while driving fro a while. IS that axle the prob????

@Uunbun 11 жыл бұрын

Hey Eric I have a 1997 as well 5speed though. You might look into a stiffer engine and trans mount. I replaced mine and it made a huge difference on shifts. I could definitely feel the drivetrain boat around a on shifts or throttle on or off.

@Waas 10 жыл бұрын

I am so glad I found this video as my u-joint on my axle just went to shit as I was leaving work. Just need to get an axle and get it to my buddies garage and this seems like a very easy fix.

@pskittle488 11 жыл бұрын

Would it have been easier when prying the lower control arms down, to remove one of the bolts on the sway bar end links?? Would that have made a difference??

@batlordman 11 жыл бұрын

It's fun to watch these videos even though I have no idea what is happening

@alexb9316 10 жыл бұрын

Something of which to take note: hammering the control arm after removing the castle nut to release it from the lower ball joint stud *may* mess up your lower ball joints. Here is why: shortly after successfully replacing my axle shafts, I noticed a clunking sound coming from the front end whenever I sharply cornered to make a right turn. The sound went away for a while, so I didn't worry about it. However, once the weather turned colder, I started to notice the same sound again, only more frequently. After some research, I think that my lower ball joints need to be replaced. I am not sure if the ball joints were already starting to go bad, or if hammering the control arm to release it from the lower ball joint stud may have contributed to it. What do you think Eric? Did this happen to you as well?

@Footrotflats251 4 жыл бұрын

*have only just begun watching* Is it just the rear CVs that have pins locking them into the diff? My coworker Just told me about that, as my new (Jap imported) legacy i bought for 80 needs 2 CVs O the LH side, amd a tyre to pass inspection Not bad for $80

@joshfig96 11 жыл бұрын

hey eric since you have a s10 blazer can you do a video on the NSS on it? i'm having trouble getting to the second bolt behind the harness

@ericthecarguy 11 жыл бұрын

That was part of the performance series.

@ericthecarguy 11 жыл бұрын

I did that in another video.

@vermili0n 3 жыл бұрын

The front driver cv boot is ripped on my 97 legacy outback and it’s making noise on left turns, It’s rusted to hell and I have minimal tools and space to do this but I’m gonna give it a shot and do one for now and do the other later. I’ve never done a job like this so it should be interesting

@Bigbacon 11 жыл бұрын

Do you follow torque settings at all for those nuts?

@han2han718 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. You have a natural way of explaining things

@pawpatina 7 жыл бұрын

great vid, will help a lot with my repairs today

@wgbm92 11 жыл бұрын

Hey Eric, do you know if the axles on subaru's are interchangeable? For example, can I use the front left axle on the right or the rear axles on the front and so on?

@bradleypool4187 5 жыл бұрын

Definitely enjoyed that. I'm going to have to do an axel boot change at the very least on my Subaru Outback Limited 10/1998 MY-99 2.5 Litre wagon. Considering a front axel change out as they've done a lot of miles. But I'm definitely going to have to change at least one "front axle seal" on the transaxle as it's leaking a bit of fluid and I'm hoping it's fairly straight forward? Your videos are awesome for the home mechanic. 👌

@zochpeter 11 жыл бұрын

Eric, you don't give up. Respect!!!

@whyteart68 11 жыл бұрын

Nice and informative vids Eric. I have a 99 Legacy GTB and I am sure the front axle is stuffed. Car makes a knocking noise under the left front floor and the boot on the axle next to the diff is gone completely.

@SladesVWBeetle 7 жыл бұрын

I was reading online that people had problems with aftermarket axles causing vibrations with automatic transmissions while in gear sitting still. That only using OEM axles can prevent this? Theres a major price difference

@NABUKENAEZER 11 жыл бұрын

I have a 97 legacy Manual 600K + miles. Recently I got stuck in snow and noticed that no power to rear wheels. It seemed that they are not even trying to turn while the front were spining and slipping. Any Ideas?