In this video I show and explain the steps to replacing a CV Axle. These steps should be similar or the same on most or all Honda vehicles and should be appl…
How to: Replace a CV Axle
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really great video. I wish more videos of how to’s were this clear.
GREAT VIDEO
Outstanding. I read the procedure for my kids’ Acura which is exactly the
same as you followed for this video. Thans for the visual aid… it doesn’t
get better than this for newbie mechanics. Tom
Good job,very helpful.
Coastal Moly EP grease. It’s probably best to use Anti-Seize lubricant
though.
Awesome video, thanks for the overview, I’m going to tackle this job after
seeing this video.
If you mean that the rubber boot which covers the joint of the cv axel is
dented then that shouldn’t be a problem and may end up popping the dent out
on its own during use. If you mean that the clamp which holds the boots in
place are bent then that could be a problem. Those can be replaced though
so you can replace them if you feel like they may cause a problem for you
in the future.
You can try pulling the CV axle out of the transmission, make sure the
locking ring isn’t damaged, turn the CV axle, push it in the transmission
and then hemmer it in. I have also heard you can put some grease around the
locking ring to help hold it in place so it will snap in the transmission
better…not sure if that would contaminate the transmission oil/fluid
though.
Hi, I have a quick question for you, is it ok if the new axles ( both need
to be replaced ) got some bent or dented dust seals ( the thin and sharp
metal rings )? Thanks.
@nightpwner Glad to help, thanks for the support!
Thank u, i got it in already..it seem that one axle was hard to install but
when i switched to a different one it went in very easy
Very helpful, thank you.
i recently had this procedure done on my car at an auto shop and within
about 2 weeks my front driver side wheel came off while i was driving. it
broke off at the studs. what would have caused this?
Great video. This helps me a lot.
That helps a lot and it seemed like it was easy enough! I have a question
though,,,what if your CV Joint is stuck or won’t come out, what do you do
then? thnx
@wherewasitjk Thank you. I tried to follow the procedure from the factory
service manual to show the proper way to do it. I’m glad you noticed and I
appreciate the support!
thanks for the video. great step by step instructions. I’ll be doing mine
next week.
I need help badly. I got out my axle fine out of transmission, cannot put
new one in fully. It goes in, I hammered it at the hub and it kept sliding
in but I still don’t believe its fully in. what do I do
what kind of honda was this on?
lol he said “theirs some play on the shaft” lol
I needed to mention that,it is the inner axel that won’t break
free…..I’ve been working on it all day. I had a friend over and help me
take everything off like it supposed to but then when we go to the inner
part of it….It will not budge and I tried everything, hitting it, pulling
on it, pry it and everything but will not come out. So I’m stuck for
now…Thnx
@bratton86 Thank you, glad to help
Agree on the need for jack stands or heavy oak blocks if you can find em.
Thanks for the reminder from Masowai about that major safety issue. I have
an ’06 Camry and am getting prepped to replace both CV / Axles.
If the cv axel is new then the ring shouldn’t need to be modified. Some
people apply grease to the ring to keep it centered during installation of
the shaft. You could try that and then tap the outer part of the axel with
a plastic mallet to help pop it in. Removing the axel from the transmission
and rotating it about 90 degrees and putting it back in the transmission
may make it easier to get it in also.
No prob, thanks for the comment and good luck with your project!
Thank you and I hope everything went well
Great video and explanation! But where are your bloody jack stands mate?
thanks…no jack stands?
What kind of grease did you use?
Glad you liked it. Good luck with your project!
I had one jack stand in the middle front of my car but yes, I should have
had one on each side of the vehicle. Good observation.