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CV Joints
Commonly used in all wheel drive and front wheel drive vehicles, constant-velocity (CV) joint refers to a universal joint that permits a rotating shaft to transmit power through a variable angle without increasing friction, at constant rotational speed.
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What are alternatives to joint replacement?
medication, weight loss, activity restriction, and use of walking aids such as a cane
How do you fix a cv boot for a 1993 Ford Escort?
They make replacements that are split in half, but they aren't generally recommended. What's best (unfortunately) is to remove the shaft and replace it with a stock cv boot. If the cv boot has been open to the elements for a while, damage in the cv joint might have occured.
How do you get the shaft out of the outer CV joint of a 1990 Honda Accord?
- To successfully remove the axle nut (aka "spindle nut"), use a 1 7/16" socket with a long, metal bar over the ratchet handle to break it. The force needed to break the nut is very high, and therefore you need to have the car on both wheels and on the ground. Trying to loosen the nut while its on the jack will result in the opposite tire turning and the car lifting off the jacks/jack stands and possibly causing it to fall. If the bolts haven't been touched in some time, try using Liquid Wrench on them. It can help loosen seized nuts and bolts.
Are there Universal joints - CV joints - on a Ford Windstar?
"Universal joint" - describes the flexible joint/connection on a driveshaft from the transmission to the differential/drive-wheels.
Common usage is for rear-wheel drive configurations.
For front-wheel drive vehicles, the part that does the same thing is commonly known as the
Constant Velocity (CV) joint.
- Worn-out? The primary symptom of a failing CV joint is a clicking noise from a front wheel when turning. Those are the internal parts coming looser and looser
- The corrugated rubber boots that cover the CV joint can break open. This allows dirt and road contaminants to get into, and destroy it
There are boot repairs kits available - but - if yours broke, plan on sometime in the near future to have to deal with failed CV joint - Fixing or replacing - the CV joint can be "repaired" - BUT - 99% of the time, the entire 'half-axle' is replaced as an assembly.
Surprisingly, half-axles are not very expensive (say around $80), and even labor to have it replaced isn't very much. For example, I paid $150 to have one replaced.
- Replacing a half-axle - This is a very "doable" project for a moderately experienced backyard mechanic, with some specific tools:
- 30mm socket for the axle nut
- Strong impact wrench or really long pipe to put on the socket wrench (170-200 ft. lbs!)
- 3 arm gear-puller is strongly recommended - for pushing the axle out of the steering knuckle. I've done it with and without one - do yourself a favor an beg, borrow, rent or buy one!
- Pittman arm puller - for breaking the tie-rod end loose from the steering knuckle without damaging it.
- 30mm socket for the axle nut
See "Related Questions" below for more
Stuck cv joint on a Pontiac Grand Am?
Mine was really! stuck, I put a strap ( 5/8" nylon webbing -1800lb load) around it where I there is no space to reach - right at the transmission:
1) Attempted to make slide hammer so it would pop out easily -
2) 2 hours later, I backed the van up the sidewalk and used a come-along.
REMEMBER THE SHAFT HAS TO COME STRAIGHT OUT !
With way more strength in very tight area it popped-out!
I think it was well 'seated' after 18 years.
How much should it cost to replace a drive shaft in a F150 4.2 engine?
Get it checked by a certified tech with experience first.
Where is the cv joint located on a 2001 expedition and how do you replace it?
the constant velocity join is located in the front of the vehicle.(front axle) its pretty simple to replace just look at it and you'll know exactly what to do. straight forward job.
How do you remove front CV Joint in 2005 Polaris Sportsman 400?
i have an 2005 800. remove axle nut, brake caliper and rotor and boot. rest half shaft on jack stand. use either a large pipe wrench or adjustable wrench fit loosely over shaft behind cv joint and strike with a large 2.5 pound hammer on wrench to remove. cv joint can be disassenbled, cleaned and reassembled easily. use handle for a screwdriver to tap cage around bearings to verticle. remove bearings one at a time and retate after each is removed. clean and reinstall, then grease.
How can I fix a problem regarding 1998 ford bantam wheel bearing?
Check your local library for a repair manual.
How do you replace cv joints in a 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 1500?
Contrary to the previous poster's assertion, there most certainly are CV joints on Dodge Ram 1500s from 2002 and up. U-joints are only on 1500s from 2001 and older with the solid front axle. 2002 and up have independent front suspension.
To replace one you need to * Jack up the truck and use jack stands to hold it * Remove the tire * Have someone start the truck and step on the brakes while you remove the axle nut. An impact gun will make fast work of this, but you might find it's not all that tight. * To make your life easy, remove the brake caliper, pads, caliper holder, and rotor, then tie the caliper off to the upper control arm with zip ties so it's out of the way (no need to disconnect the brake line). * Give the end of the axle a sharp rap with a dead blow hammer to be sure it's loose. You can also use an air hammer since there's a convenient dimple on the end. It shouldn't take much to loosen it up. * Remove the steering arm (tie rod) from the spindle (allows spindle to rotate freely) * Remove upper control arm nut and press the bolt back through - this allows the spindle to move much more freely and get out of the way of the axle halfshaft. * Once everything is disconnected, you should be able to rotate the spindle around far enough to be able to knock the axle out of the hub. This may take two people - one to hold the spindle in place, and the other remove the axle. Push, pry, or hammer - whatever works for you. * Once the CV shaft (aka halfshaft) is free from the spindle, you can pull it free from the splines on the axle housing. It should be relatively loose, though you may have to give it a quick tug to get past the retaining ring. * Insert the new CV shaft with a sharp push to set the retaining ring, and put the other end back through the spindle and hub. You'll have to rotate the hub while putting the CV shaft through the spindle to get the splines to line up. * Once the new CV shaft is in, reverse the above disassembly directions making sure all bolts are torqued to spec. Or failing a torque wrench, just "really tight". Total time for me to do this on my '02 1500 was about 4.5 hours, but I was also replacing the hub which was frozen in place and required some serious hammering to free it from the spindle. Air tools help a lot, but aren't strictly necessary - I resorted to plan old ratchet wrench most of the time since I couldn't get the impact wrench back in there anyway.
One thing to note is the sizes of the nuts and bolts. Some are SAE, and some are metric. Have a full compliment of both before starting work. I recall using 21mm on the caliper holder, top ball joint, and steering arm nuts with other sizes mixed in - 13mm jumps out at me for some reason (caliper bolts maybe). Also, be sure you have the right size socket for the axle nut. I saw it listed as 36mm in a few places, but when I pulled out my socket set, 36mm was too big. It turns out my axle nut is 35mm. I don't know if the confusion over the size is due to there being different versions of the axle nut out there, or if 36mm is just "good enough" for some people to use. Either way, it might be good to double check this before beginning - the axle nut is easily accessible just be taking the tire off.
Overall it's not a particularly difficult job - but it will give you a good workout. Make sure you've got a cold beer waiting for you when the job is finished.
Why would grease leak from the front drivers side cv joint on a Mazda 626 with manual trans?
The CV joint boot is bad, and needs to be replaced.
How do you change the cv joint in and Isuzu Impulse?
What year??? the first Impulse's did not use cv joit,,, because they are rear traction,, the cv joint are use it only in front drive,, or in some cars that have 4 wheell traction.. :) Jesus S.
Can a worn cv joint make the rotor hot. and i already replaced he caliper thinking it seized.?
No but, the next time that brake seems stuck open the bleeder on that stuck caliper and see if the caliper releases the pressure. If so you may have a bad brake hose or a pinched brake line that holds pressure.
How do you change the CV joints on a 1993 Mazda MX-3?
See the "online shop manual" at "www.mx-3.com" under "Technical". It's fairly standard with the usual Mazda quirks regarding tools, if you've done these before you'll probably manage it.
How do you replace the cv boot on a Nissan Sentra?
i was wondering how to fix a Nissan sentra 1996 1.6 c.v boot just some instructions.
How do you remove CV joints on 1998 Saturn SW 1.9 liter?
They are held in place by a snap-ring under the boot. Feel free to rip the old boots off, as you'll be using new ones anyway.
For the money, though, it may well be worthwhile to just get remanufactured CV axles for about the same price and not have to get covered in CV grease and hammer bruises.
How do you replace the driveshaft and CV joint on a Saxo 1.1 S reg?
Take the wheel off and undo the center nut on the break disc. Then remove the 2 bolts connecting to the bottom of the suspension leg. Pull the leg towards you till it's away from the drive shaft. You may have to undo the anti roll bar to give yourself more movement. Place a bucket under the engine side of the drive shaft and pull the drive shaft towards you. It should come away easily. Line the new one up and shove it in hard so it pops back in. Then put the wheel end back in and bolt everything back together. Don't tighten the center nut up to much. Take it for a quick test drive and if its OK tighten the center nut to specifications.
Replace cv joint from 1997 polaris sportsman 500?
in a 2005 800 the front outer is replaced by removing axle nut. brake caliper, rotor and boot. rest half shaft on jack stand. place large pipe wrench or adjustable wrench over shaft behind cv joint. strike wrench with a 2.5 pound hammer. cv joint can be easily disassembled and cleaned. use screwdriver handle to tap bearing cage verticle. remove bearings one at a time. rotating cage after each one. clean, rinstall and grease.
How do you know if it is your CV joints going bad or a bad ball joint?
A worn CV joint usually makes a click-click-click sound, especially when turning. A worn ball joint is more likely to clunk in a turn. Also, in the case of a worn ball joint, if you jack up the suspect wheel and grasp the tire at the top and the bottom, you should be able to move it back and forth with a bit of a clunky feel.
Are the nuts on the cv joint right hand thread?
yes, on all that I have ever seen.
yes, on all that I have ever seen.
How do you replace an CV boot on a 1998 Chevrolet Malibu?
It is much cheaper to replace the CV shaft. Purchase a Haynes manual that is specific to your car.
