i got mine done for $160
A cv joint (also known as a constant-velocity joint) allows drive shafts to transmit power at varying angles. They do this without too much increase in friction.
Whenever velocity is constant, the acceleration is zero. This also works when the velocity is zero, the acceleration is zero. That pretty much means the object isn't moving. But, yes/ If velocity is constant, accleration is zero.
How much does it cost to replace a cv joint on 4 wheel drive
Replace the complete halfshaft assembly, it is much easier than trying to replace the cv joint itself.
The work done is zero because the velocity is constant. Work is only done when there is a change in velocity.
The average cost to repair a CV joint on a 2000 eclipse is about $125. As for the half axle, this might cost about $30.Ê
Acceleration.
It's not really called a CVC, it's called a CV joint. It stands for Constant Velocity. A CV joint is a flexible joint that transmits power from the axle shaft to the wheel and allows the wheel to turn left and right and move up and down. The joint contains ball bearings held in place with a cage. The entire unit is packed with grease and protected by an accordion style rubber boot. Over time the boot deteriorates and cracks. Since the CV joint spins, a cracked boot throws out all the grease, exposing the interior parts to road grit. Once that happens, the joint is pretty much toast. The best way to repair it is to replace the entire axle with a rebuilt unit.
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
$700-$1200
Around $349 each side.
A single hooks type u/v joint will not work on the stearing whees of a vehicle. In itself the Hooks type u/v joint as a single unit will not give the necessary constant velocity to afford vibationless driven steared wheels. A Hooks type universal joint arrangement will give constant velocity when used in the old style rear wheel drive because there is one at each end of the prop shaft. This allows the differential stub shaft and transmission stub shaft to be maintained in parallel alignment even with the rear susspension compressed. This parallel alignment gives a constant velocity output at the diff. end and thusly to the rear drive wheels, if the tube yokes are alligned when welding to the propshaft tube. A double Hooks joint, though cumbersome, is essentially a very small propshaft that gives equalized angles to the associated input and output stubs to the joint, even when the driven steering wheels are turned. Equalized angles will also give constant velocity output. Maybe there are agricultural applications for this style but it is not used much anymore. Probably one of the most impotant developments in the automotive world, the Rzeppa Cocnstant Velocity Joint or style is universally used now. Without this invention space saving and fuel saving front wheel drive would not have been as universal as it is today. Curiously it did not come from the racing arena. It made possible also the advent of all wheel drive which seems to be popular and even needed in certain areas. It is not likely that the double Hooks joint would have been persevered with.