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CV Joints
Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2007 1:56 pm
by topao
Hey how hard is it to replace a CV Joint???
Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2007 2:07 pm
by Bennoz
Its a CV joint, and its an ass of a job.
Gotta pull wheel off, pull split pin out of castle nut, remove castle nut, undo the strut from the hub, cut the strap on the inner Universal joint, then jiggle the entire driveshaft out of the hub & uni joint.
You then have to bash the CV joint off the drive shaft, pull the grease filled boot off & then reassemble. New boot, new ties, new grease, bash CV joint on, get the drive shaft back in the car... and if you have adjustable suspension, get a wheel alignment.
Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2007 2:41 pm
by DRM34R
hrm a bit of a headache i agree...i just got mine replaced totally along with a new rocker cover kit and crank seals...
Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2007 2:44 pm
by topao
DRM34R wrote:hrm a bit of a headache i agree...i just got mine replaced totally along with a new rocker cover kit and crank seals...
how much did that set you back DRM34R?
Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2007 2:49 pm
by DRM34R
there was also a few otha things i had done at the time bit minus the rocker cover kit n seals i payed $849 for the lot, $335 being in labour...
Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2007 3:09 pm
by topao
DRM34R wrote:there was also a few otha things i had done at the time bit minus the rocker cover kit n seals i payed $849 for the lot, $335 being in labour...
Oh thats great, i was expecting it to be in the thousands
thanks for the reply.
Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2007 3:16 pm
by DRM34R
lol thats what i said when i got the invoice!!
the best plan
Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2007 11:53 pm
by Ecnerual
Mate, dont bother trying to change the CV joint yourself its a small problem that would cause you a hassle to do on your own
go to your mechanic and let him know - he would easily be able to change the CV joint
if costs are the problem you have to find out 2 things, is it the whole CV joint? or is it just the boot (rubber part)
if its the whole CV joint it could cost up to $150 to fix but you get a 2 year warantee
if its jus the boot you can get it changed for about $60 - $80 second hand
but yea my advice is dont try and DIY - its one of those things that shouldnt be played with by an amatuer mechanic
Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2007 7:14 am
by khunjeng
yeah it sucks...just pay some1 to do it.
Guide
Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2007 7:53 am
by dstocks