First loosen the lug nuts on the side you want to replace the cv axle on. Jack up the car make sure it is secure remove the tire. Remove the spindle nut 32mm socket. Remove the cotter pin and nut from the tie rod end 17mm wrench or socket unhook the tie rod end and move it out of the way. Now that the tie rod is unhooked you can move the hub freely. remove all 6 8mm Allen bolts that secure the cv axle to the tranny. Remove the axle which is easier said than done you have to move it around until it comes out. install in reverse of removal. I don't know the torque specs. I acctually came here looking for them.
It is best to replace the whole axle, Its easy to do not to mention pretty inexpensive....
they make a fork to put in between the transmission and the cv axle that attaches to a slide hammer, supporting the cv axle and using the slide hammer the axle should pop out (note I have seen the fork damage the housing of the cv axle if it is a very stumbern fit).
don't replace the joint. replace the axle
How do you replace the CV joints on a 1993 Nissan Sentra XE?"
A CV boot is found on the axle of a vehicle. To replace the outer boot remove the axle bolt and pull the boot off. The inner boot requires removal of the whole axle.
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Much better to replace the whole axle, look at www.happywrenching.com for a guide on how to replace an axle in a Honda Odyssey
Since you'll need to take it in for an alignment afterward, just have an alignment specialty shop do it for you. It will save trouble and tires.
It does have CV joints but, it is best to just swap out the complete axle assembly than to replace only the CV joint. You will spend much time and almost as much money trying to replace the CV joint than to just purchase a reconditioned axle assembly and swap it.
The 2000 Ram had u joints, not cv joints at the front axle.
no, it has a live axle.
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