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Insert the new CV axle into the transmission housing. Now go Get Some Junk Done.
Remove The Axle Nut from the Center of the wheel.
How to replace a cv axle. Removing and Replacing the CV Axle 1. Pry the CV joint. Follow the axle back and you will see the actual joint where it slides into the transmission.
Insert the new CV axle into the transmission housing. Just as you removed the old CV axle insert the new one into. Reinsert the axle through.
While one can repack reboot and rebuild CV axles it makes more sense for the average do-it-yourselfer to procure replacement units and swap out the old axles. If a boot is torn or missing it is possible to save the joint if caught early enough but usually the damage has already been done. Easy job if you can do brakes and oil changes youre capable of this tooThanks for watching.
Now go Get Some Junk Done. Remove the Axle Nut Cotter Pin. On most cars there will be a cotter pin that secures the outer axle nut from coming off of the CV joint.
Remove the Axle Nut. There are three methods that can be used to loosen and remove the axle nut. The first way is what is shown.
How to replace front drive axles. This was done on a 2004 Accord 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 but will be similar to other generations of the Accord. This video is how to change a front cv axle in a 97-05 S10 S10 Blazer Jimmy and similar vehicles.
Pretty strait forward also please check out my how to ch. Without proper lubrication a CV joint will not last long. See the photo of a bad CV axle.
Other reasons to replace a CV axle include excessive wear or damage in an accident or due to excessive rust. If a bad CV axle is not replaced in time it might separate or jam while driving resulting in a safety hazard. You need to confirm that the axles do need replacing before they are replaced.
It might be that you can just replace one of the boots saving yourself cost on parts. Remove the wheel to provide access to the part. Replace the faulty axle with a new working one.
Or if you are just replacing the boot remove the axle and replace the boot. Replacement of the boots on a CV axle requires that the entire assembly must be removed from the vehicle and disassembled. Because of this labor-intensive approach - and because there is no guarantee how long the joint may last after being compromised - many owners choose to have the entire assembly replaced instead.
Replace The CV Boot Not The Whole Joint. How To Replace An Outer CV Boot. Remove The Axle Nut from the Center of the wheel.
Disconnect the Steering Tie Rod. Remove The Sway Bar Link Rod. Disconnect The Lower Control Arm.
Disconnect the Steering Knuckle From The Axle. Replacing a CV joint will most probably cost the same as replacing the axle shaft but the overall cost will depend on whether or not youre replacing one or both components. You can buy a new axle shaft for 86 to 200 whereas parts and labor combined can cost anything from 150 to 750.
How mechanics replace CV axles. Verify the axle shaft needs to be replaced. Remove wheel and replace the faulty axle.
Torque all fasteners and wheels to factory specifications. Top off any lost transmission fluid. Perform a road test.