- Jack and jack stands
- Socket set
- Wrench set
- Pry bar
- New CV joint
- Grease
- Safety glasses
Step 1: Park your car in a safe location and turn off the engine.
Engage the parking brake and chock the wheels to prevent the car from rolling.
Step 2: Jack up the car and remove the wheel.
Place the jack under the car near the wheel you will be working on. Jack the car up until the wheel is off the ground. Remove the lug nuts and take off the wheel.
Step 3: Remove the cotter pin and axle nut.
The cotter pin is located on the end of the axle where it meets the wheel bearing. Use a pair of pliers to remove the cotter pin. Then, use a wrench to loosen and remove the axle nut.
Step 4: Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.
The tie rod end is connected to the steering knuckle by a ball joint. Use a pry bar to pry the ball joint apart.
Step 5: Remove the axle from the transmission.
The axle is held in place by a C-clip. Use a pry bar to pry the C-clip out of place. Then, pull the axle out of the transmission.
Step 6: Remove the CV joint from the axle.
The CV joint is held in place by a snap ring. Use a pair of pliers to remove the snap ring. Then, pull the CV joint off of the axle.
Step 7: Install the new CV joint on the axle.
Push the new CV joint onto the axle. Make sure that the snap ring is in place.
Step 8: Reinstall the axle into the transmission.
Push the axle back into the transmission. Make sure that the C-clip is in place.
Step 9: Reinstall the tie rod end to the steering knuckle.
Push the ball joint of the tie rod end back into the steering knuckle. Make sure that the cotter pin is in place.
Step 10: Reinstall the axle nut and cotter pin.
Thread the axle nut back onto the axle. Tighten the axle nut until it is snug. Then, insert a new cotter pin through the hole in the axle nut.
Step 11: Lower the car and reinstall the wheel.
Lower the car until the wheel is on the ground. Replace the lug nuts and tighten them until they are snug.
Step 12: Test drive the car.
Take your car for a test drive to make sure that the CV joint is working properly.
