How do you replace a left axle on a CV?

How do you replace a left axle on a CV?

How to Replace a CV Axle

1. There is a video at the bottom of this guide showing this job being done.
2. Remove the Axle Nut Cotter Pin.
3. Remove the Axle Nut.
4. Disconnect Ball Joint.
5. Remove the Outer CV Joint.
6. Match the Old CV Axle to the New Unit.
7. Install the New CV Axle.
8. Reconnect the Lower Ball Joint.

How hard is it to change a CV axle?

replacing both sides shouldn’t take any more than 4 hours. have your manual with you, you’d probably need to undo the cv lock nut, separate complete hub assembly from the strut, pull the cv out.

Is it dangerous to drive with a bad CV axle?

A severely worn out CV joint can even crumble while you’re driving and make the car undrivable. If this happens it is incredibly dangerous because you may lose control of the vehicle entirely. It is not safe to drive with a damaged CV joint. In a “worst-case” scenario, your CV joint will fail completely.

What happens when your CV axle goes out?

Unfortunately, broken CV joints are not repairable—only the CV joint boot is. If your CV joints ever fail completely, the car will suddenly not be able to accelerate, since it won’t have the means to transfer torque to the drive shaft or the wheels.

Can a bad CV axle cause loss of power?

If a CV joint begins to fail while driving, your car will start to pull to one side as one wheel loses power. When the joint breaks completely its corresponding wheel will no longer turn and although the engine may still run, the car won’t move.

Can you replace just one CV joint?

CV joints and boots can be replaced individually, but most professional technicians and even do-it-yourselfers prefer to replace the whole halfshaft assembly with a remanufactured shaft. On a high-mileage vehicle with a bad CV joint or boot, it’s often a good idea to replace both shafts at the same time.