It take specific knowledge and tools. If you're thinking about doing it, buy a repair manual (Chilton manual) for your specific car. It will tell you exactly how to do it. If you're not mechanical, I'd have a mechanic do the work. It's a pretty difficult job and you really have to know what you are doing.
disconnect everything connected to the axle (make sure you label everything and where it came from) line up new axle and follow your lables and reconnect (if you have the axle out may as well change the front driveshaft universal joints while you're at)
How do u remove front axle u joints
take the wheel off take brake caliper off take spindal nut off pull axle out. I had to burn my old u joint out with a torch and I have a 2001 1500. I hope that helps you.
Rear wheel drive cars, there is one on each end of the driveshaft. 4 wheel drive has a short shaft that runs to the front axle, there is one on each end of that shaft. and each front axle has one on the end behind the wheel.
Drive shafts, PTO shafts, Steering shafts, Axle shafts,
You probably mean U - joint (universal joint)! Located at each end of drive shaft or axle and possibly in the middle of drive shaft.
The CV joint is the part inside the boot.
You probably mean U - joint (universal joint)! Located at each end of drive shaft or axle and possibly in the middle of drive shaft.
The 2000 Ram had u joints, not cv joints at the front axle.
To change the CV joints on a 1997 Mazda 626, first, lift the vehicle and remove the front wheels. Then, disconnect the lower ball joint and remove the axle nut to free the axle from the hub. Slide the axle out of the transmission, and replace the CV joint or the entire axle as needed. Reassemble by reversing the steps, ensuring all components are securely fastened and torqued to specifications.
A bad cv joint/axle shaft on the front will make a clicking noise when turning.
To change the left front CV joint on a Dodge 1500 4x4 pickup, start by safely lifting the vehicle and removing the wheel. Next, detach the brake caliper and rotor to access the CV axle. Remove the axle nut and any retaining clips, then pull the CV axle out of the hub and differential. Finally, install the new CV joint by reversing the disassembly steps, ensuring everything is properly torqued and secured.