[Video: How to Replace the CV Shaft on a 2002 Nissan Sentra GXE](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_o1x2u216g)
Here are the steps involved:
1. Gather the necessary tools and parts. You will need:
* A new CV shaft
* A pry bar
* A hammer
* A wrench set
* A socket set
* A jack and jack stands
* Safety glasses
* Gloves
2. Park your car in a safe location. Make sure the car is in park and the parking brake is engaged.
3. Chock the wheels. Place a chock behind both the front and rear tires on the side of the car that you will be working on.
4. Jack up the car. Use the jack to lift the car off the ground until the tire is about 6 inches off the ground.
5. Remove the lug nuts. Use the wrench to loosen the lug nuts on the tire you are working on.
6. Remove the tire. Pull the tire straight off of the lug bolts.
7. Remove the brake caliper. Use the wrench to loosen the bolts that hold the brake caliper in place. Remove the caliper and hang it out of the way with a piece of wire.
8. Remove the axle nut. Use the socket wrench to loosen the axle nut.
9. Pry the CV shaft out of the hub. Use the pry bar to pry the CV shaft out of the hub.
10. Remove the CV shaft from the transmission. Pull the CV shaft out of the transmission.
11. Install the new CV shaft. Insert the new CV shaft into the transmission and push it into place until it seats properly.
12. Secure the axle nut. Use the socket wrench to tighten the axle nut.
13. Install the brake caliper. Reattach the brake caliper and tighten the bolts.
14. Install the tire. Place the tire on the lug bolts and tighten the lug nuts.
15. Lower the car. Use the jack to lower the car back to the ground.
16. Remove the chocks. Remove the chocks from behind the tires.
17. Test drive the car. Take the car for a test drive to make sure the CV shaft is working properly.
