LF CV is starting to go. How difficult is a DIY for it (them)? Daily driver and OEMs lasted 225k so special ones not needed. T-bars cranked up most of the way since new.
CV Replace
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Very easy install! Biggest thing you need is a massive socket to take off the nut attaching the CV to the hub. After that its just the bolts on the back side of the CV to the differential and wiggling it out!
^^^ like he said, pretty simple, If i remember right i think its like a 36mm socket that you'll need. might have to double check, or I'm sure someone with more experience will chime in. but all in all just a couple of beers worth of time :thumb:
Knew it was big... Just how big I couldn't remember since it has been a few years since I had done it... But there ya go!
Thanks guys. I have the socket from a hub replace some time ago. Rock Auto replacement? Both sides same method?
Might make it a little easier and so you won't have to wiggle it out is remove the sway bar end link. Just a 15mm bolt and it gives you a LOT more room to get it out.
Tools Required
J 45859 Axle Remover
Removal Procedure
Caution: Do not attempt to move vehicle with drive axle(s) removed from wheel bearing. Wheel(s) could fall off, dropping vehicle to the ground and causing personal injury or damage to the vehicle.
Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
Remove the wheel and tire assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
Remove the drive axle center cap, if equipped.
Insert a drift or a large screwdriver through the brake caliper into one of the brake rotor vanes in order to prevent the drive axle wheel drive shaft from turning.
Remove the nut and the washer from the hub. Do not reuse the nut. A new nut must be used when installing the wheel drive shaft.
Using the J 45859 or equivalent, press the wheel drive shaft from the hub.
Remove the 6 bolts (1) securing the wheel drive shaft inboard flange to the output shaft flange.
Remove the drift from the rotor.
Remove the stabilizer shaft link from the lower control arm. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement.
Wrap shop towels around both the inner and the outer wheel drive shaft boots in order to avoid damage to the boots during removal and installation.
Pull the wheel drive shaft through the lower control arm opening.
Installation Procedure
Wrap shop towels around both the inner and the outer wheel drive shaft boots in order to avoid damage to the boots during removal and installation.
Important: Clean the steering knuckle and the wheel drive shaft splines and threads. These areas must be dry and free of grease, dirt, and contamination.
Insert the wheel drive shaft splined shank into the knuckle hub.
Notice: Use only a genuine GM front wheel drive shaft nut. Installation of anything but an OEM front wheel drive shaft nut could cause damage to the vehicle.
Install the washer (3) and the new hub nut (2) to the wheel drive shaft.
Do not tighten the new hub nut at this time.
Attach the wheel drive shaft inboard flange to the output shaft flange using the inboard flange bolts (1).
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.
Insert a drift or a large screwdriver through the brake caliper into 1 of the brake rotor vanes in order to prevent the wheel drive shaft from turning.
Tighten
Tighten the inboard flange bolts to 79 Y (58 lb ft).
Tighten the hub nut to 240 Y (177 lb ft).
Remove the drift from the rotor.
Install the drive axle center cap, if equipped.
Install the stabilizer shaft link. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement.
Install the wheel and tire assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
Lower the vehicle.
J 45859 Axle Remover
Removal Procedure
Caution: Do not attempt to move vehicle with drive axle(s) removed from wheel bearing. Wheel(s) could fall off, dropping vehicle to the ground and causing personal injury or damage to the vehicle.
Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
Remove the wheel and tire assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
Remove the drive axle center cap, if equipped.
Insert a drift or a large screwdriver through the brake caliper into one of the brake rotor vanes in order to prevent the drive axle wheel drive shaft from turning.
Remove the nut and the washer from the hub. Do not reuse the nut. A new nut must be used when installing the wheel drive shaft.
Using the J 45859 or equivalent, press the wheel drive shaft from the hub.
Remove the 6 bolts (1) securing the wheel drive shaft inboard flange to the output shaft flange.
Remove the drift from the rotor.
Remove the stabilizer shaft link from the lower control arm. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement.
Wrap shop towels around both the inner and the outer wheel drive shaft boots in order to avoid damage to the boots during removal and installation.
Pull the wheel drive shaft through the lower control arm opening.
Installation Procedure
Wrap shop towels around both the inner and the outer wheel drive shaft boots in order to avoid damage to the boots during removal and installation.
Important: Clean the steering knuckle and the wheel drive shaft splines and threads. These areas must be dry and free of grease, dirt, and contamination.
Insert the wheel drive shaft splined shank into the knuckle hub.
Notice: Use only a genuine GM front wheel drive shaft nut. Installation of anything but an OEM front wheel drive shaft nut could cause damage to the vehicle.
Install the washer (3) and the new hub nut (2) to the wheel drive shaft.
Do not tighten the new hub nut at this time.
Attach the wheel drive shaft inboard flange to the output shaft flange using the inboard flange bolts (1).
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.
Insert a drift or a large screwdriver through the brake caliper into 1 of the brake rotor vanes in order to prevent the wheel drive shaft from turning.
Tighten
Tighten the inboard flange bolts to 79 Y (58 lb ft).
Tighten the hub nut to 240 Y (177 lb ft).
Remove the drift from the rotor.
Install the drive axle center cap, if equipped.
Install the stabilizer shaft link. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement.
Install the wheel and tire assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
Lower the vehicle.
Important: Place the insulators on the stabilizer shaft with the slits facing toward the front of the vehicle.
Install the insulators (1) to the stabilizer shaft (4).
Install the stabilizer shaft (4).
Install the brackets (2) over the insulators and the stabilizer shaft.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.
Install insulator bracket bolts (3).
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 50 Y (37 lb ft).
Install the stabilizer links. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement.
Install the oil pan skid plate, if equipped.
Tighten
Tighten the oil pan skid plate retaining bolts to 20 Y (15 lb ft).
Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
Remove the safety stands
Lower the vehicle.
Install the insulators (1) to the stabilizer shaft (4).
Install the stabilizer shaft (4).
Install the brackets (2) over the insulators and the stabilizer shaft.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.
Install insulator bracket bolts (3).
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 50 Y (37 lb ft).
Install the stabilizer links. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement.
Install the oil pan skid plate, if equipped.
Tighten
Tighten the oil pan skid plate retaining bolts to 20 Y (15 lb ft).
Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
Remove the safety stands
Lower the vehicle.
Thanks for the proceedure sir! :thumb: I already have acquired the parts Henry, but appreciate the offer.