When should an axle assembly be replaced?
SYMPTOMS THAT INDICATE YOU NEED AN AXLE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT
- Excessive vibrations during operation.
- Loud clicking during turns.
- Grease leaking from the CV joint onto the tire.
Can you replace just axle boots?
The Constant Velocity (CV) boots cover the CV joints and protect them from outside debris. They also keep the grease inside the joints for lubrication. This is a sign that the whole CV axle needs to be replaced. If no noise is present and only the CV boot is broken, you can replace just the CV boot.
Which is better Honda or remanufactured axles?
Remanufactured axles are fine and cost a lot less than Honda. My Toyota has a reman axle and never give me problems. Replace whole axle assembly.
Can a CV axle be replaced with Reman?
Changing out a CV axle is such a routine job that I’d go that way rather than chance it with an old part. In the past, I’d applied this “replace the whole axle with aftermarket/reman” motto to my Subaru Outback, and immediately vehicle started to show terrible vibration at idle when in drive.
Is it possible to replace the entire hub assembly?
If you go for OEM, you can easily get another 100K from them with no issues. Timken is a good aftermarket brand (with respectable reviews). Try getting it from Pepboys or an auto store that gives you a warranty, so that every time they go bad, you can just replace it for free (parts at least). I would just replace the entire thing.
Is the front wheel broken on the axle?
Over the weekend, saw a classic Cadillac with the front wheel broken on the axle – Perhaps you were looking at a vehicle with a broken ball joint, a broken half shaft or CV joint won’t affect the position of the wheel. The classic Cadillac prob weighs ton more – prob 1950/60 model.
Remanufactured axles are fine and cost a lot less than Honda. My Toyota has a reman axle and never give me problems. Replace whole axle assembly.
Changing out a CV axle is such a routine job that I’d go that way rather than chance it with an old part. In the past, I’d applied this “replace the whole axle with aftermarket/reman” motto to my Subaru Outback, and immediately vehicle started to show terrible vibration at idle when in drive.
Which is safer to replace CV boot or axle?
March 28, 2018, 10:15am #2. It would be safer to replace the whole axle.Labor is the same because he has to remove the axle to change the boot. Remanufactured axles are fine and cost a lot less than Honda.
Over the weekend, saw a classic Cadillac with the front wheel broken on the axle – Perhaps you were looking at a vehicle with a broken ball joint, a broken half shaft or CV joint won’t affect the position of the wheel. The classic Cadillac prob weighs ton more – prob 1950/60 model.