How do you reinstall a CV joint?

How do you reinstall a CV joint?

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.

How often should you replace CV joints?

These joints can generally last up to 100,000 miles. However, because CV axles are constantly rotating and flexing to accommodate the condition of the road, they can wear out and fail, resulting in a costly CV joint repair.

Do you need to grease a new CV axle?

Whenever a CV boot is replaced, the old grease will need to be removed and new grease added. You’ll also need to grease a CV joint during rebuilding processes, such as replacing an axle stub with a broken wheel speed sensor tone ring or replacing a CV joint.

How are the CV joints on a car replaced?

Either the two CV joints on a drive axle can be replaced separately, if necessary. That involves removing the axle, removing the axle boot and then the joint, installing a new joint, new grease and the boot, then, reinstalling the axle in the vehicle.

What to do if your CV joint fails?

CV joints use a rubber or silicon boot to hold the grease in the joint. Most CV joint failures begin with a split or torn boot – whether from ordinary wear and tear or getting torn from road debris. At that point, the grease slings out and road grime can enter.

What do you need to know about CV joint boots?

Inspect the CV Joint Boots. When you are in a position to see one or both CV axles, look closely at the CV boots located at each end of the axle. (Each axle has two CV boots). Visually inspect each rubber boot for cracks and tears.

When do you need to replace a CV axle?

PRO TIP – If a CV boot tears on an axle that has more than 100,000 miles on it, it’s usually most economical in the long run to bear the cost to just replace the whole CV axle. Joints can also wear out if the boot is intact.