How To Replace a CV Axle (Bad CV axle symptoms)

If your car makes noise when turning, if you experience vibration when accelerating, or if an auto repair facility is recommending a cv axle replacement – this video is for you. Learn bad cv axle symptoms, reasons for replacement, and step by step replacement procedure. Current Vehicle is 2001 Mistubishi Eclipse Spyder with a 3.0L v6 engine and automatic transmission, but the replacement process is very similar to most front wheel drive cars.

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:08 What is CV axle
00:22 CV Axle Problems
00:33 Clunking When Turning
00:37 Vibration When Accelerating
01:02 CV axle Replacement vs Repair
01:20 Replacement Procedure
02:17 How to separate Lower Control Arm from Knuckle
03:05 How to pop axle out of transmission
03:47 CV axle comparison
05:59 Conclusion

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