Tools Needed for CV Joint Replacement

Series Summary

Auto repair manuals are very helpful for DIY auto repair, but video instructions are even better, especially for replacing a CV joint. Replacing a CV (Constant Velocity) joint can be a challenging job, but it does not have to be. Expert advice and video demonstrations can help even the amateur home mechanic accomplish this difficult auto repair job. If you would like to learn how to replace a CV joint you can learn for free from a certified mechanic.

In this free auto repair video series learn how to replace a CV joint from certified mechanic Nathan McCullough. Nathan will give you auto repair tips for replacing a CV joint such as what tools you will need, and how to jack up a car. He will demonstrate how to remove a car wheel, how to break free a drive shaft, how to remove a ball joint stud, how to remove a CV joint, how to install a drive shaft, how to seat a drive shaft into a hub, how to install a ball joint stud, how to install a ball joint pinch bolt, how to torque a CV joint nut, how to install a car tire, how to remove jack stands, and how to torque lug nuts.

Video Transcript

"In this clip, we're going to talk about the proper service procedure in order to remove and replace a broken CV joint also known as a drive shaft on a front-wheel drive vehicle. In this step, we're going to talk about the tools required in order to remove and replace your CV shaft. What I have here in front of me is a pair of heavy duty jack stands, a hydraulic floor jack, a four way, a standard metric socket set, a cheater pipe and a CV nut socket. And of course a pickle fork for separating our lower ball joint from the spindle."