How do you repair a CV joint on a 1989 Nissan Maxima?

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I don't believe these are repairable.... they just have to be replaced. Often it is cheaper and more efficient to replace the whole axle since the cost of recon axles is now so cheap. My problem is getting the outer cv joint off the axle to replace the boot. I recall from my days at an Infiniti store that the techs used a big vice and a heavy hammer to beat the joint off the end of the shaft. The object is to compress a snap ring which is on the shaft inside the joint. The hammer method works...eventually. But I feel sure there is a smarter and quicker way to achieve this. Does anyone know of one?

Get the CV joint puller tool and you can take the joint apart. If it is worn, you will need a new one.

Usually it is cheaper and easier to replace the whole axle, regardless.