How do you replace the driver side of a CV axle?

How do you replace the driver side of a CV axle?

Let’s Get Started

  1. Remove the Axle Nut Cotter Pin.
  2. Remove the Axle Nut.
  3. Disconnect Ball Joint.
  4. Remove the Outer CV Joint.
  5. Match the Old CV Axle to the New Unit.
  6. Install the New CV Axle.
  7. Reconnect the Lower Ball Joint.
  8. Reinstall the CV Axle Nut.

Do you have to replace both CV axles at the same time?

Do both CV axles need to be replaced at the same time? No, it’s not necessary; there is no need to replace a CV axle if it’s in good shape.

When should axle be replaced?

Excessive or unusual vibrations can cause other issues with vehicle handling, comfort, and safety. If the axle is damaged enough to cause vibrations, it generally needs to be replaced.

How to remove driver’s side axle shaft from front?

Chevrolet released a TSB saying that if this issue is encountered, to remove the differential, orient the unit vertically and drive the axle shaft up and down until the c-clip at the end of the shaft centers itself which will then allow it to “release” and shaft can be removed. I’m not experiencing any release.

What should I do if my front drive axle fails?

A failed boot requires immediate disassembly and cleaning, fresh lube and a new boot. This joint shows minor wear. Balls and grooves will show wear before the joint fails completely. Replacing a front-wheel-drive axle is straightforward, although physically demanding.

Can a front wheel drive axle be replaced?

Balls and grooves will show wear before the joint fails completely. Replacing a front-wheel-drive axle is straightforward, although physically demanding. Get the replacement axle before you start, as well as a new spindle nut and a cotter pin or two.

Which is the right side of the axle to replace?

And it’s usually the right side that goes first because here in the lefthand-drive US of A, we turn sharper around righthand corners than lefthand ones. Sometimes the rubber boots covering the joints fail from age or are torn by road debris, letting the grease out and dirt and water in.