are cv axles hard to replace?
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CV Joint and/or Wheel Bearings are probably damaged if you are hearing clicking. Easy to replace if you have the skills/tools/time. It is always easier to replace the half shaft (usually a refurb with a rebuild CV Joint and new boot) then it is to replace the CV joint components. If you do most of your own work.
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['Vehicle Jack. Removal of a CV joint requires that you jack the vehicle off the ground to allow access to remove the wheel and components from the wheel hub. ... ', 'Lug Wrench. A lug wrench is needed to remove the wheel and tire to access the CV joint.', '3/8" Drive Socket Wrench Set. ... ', 'Tie Rod Puller. ... ', 'Hub Socket.']
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Some rear/4WD vehicles have the bearing and hub permanently assembled and bolted to the spindle. While making for a more expensive replacement part, removal and replacement only takes 20-30 minutes. Rear axle bearings on rear wheel drive/4 wheel drive are a big job that will run several hours.
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['Pre-95 Cherokee XJ. Front Axle: Dana 30 with a vaccume disconnect. Differential Location: Drivers side. Stock axle splines: 27 (upgradeable to 30 splines) ... ', "95 1/2+ Cherokee's. Front axle: High pinion D30. Differential Location: Drivers side. Stock axle splines: 27 (upgradeable to 30 splines)"]
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U joint replacement It is possible to remove and replace universal joints yourself, but this requires more than a little patience and skill. Most joints can be removed with some elbow grease and a ratchet; removing them will also cause your driveshaft to come loose.
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They're easy to work on, but not always easy to fix. Most routine things are pretty straightforward to work on. Some parts can get expensive, but that is normal for any car these days.
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How much will it cost to fix? Fixing an axle seal can cost anywhere from $150 to several hundred dollars, depending on the make and model of your car. If you detect a leak it's better to fix it sooner rather than later, as ruining your transmission is an expensive repair.
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Expect to pay on average between $400 to $800 to replace hub assemblies on both sides of the axle. The cost of parts can vary quite a bit depending on how advanced the assembly is but the labor is usually slightly less than a typical rear bearing replacement.
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This can occur during an auto accident, running over a curb, or even hitting a particularly deep pothole at higher speeds. The result is a bent axle. ... A badly bent axle will quickly cause damage to CV joints, and it's possible to damage your wheel hubs, bearings and other components.
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Ball joint replacement is not straightforward, as they can be very tricky to access and install – especially with age and rust. On some cars, the ball joint is integrated into the control arm.
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Loud clicking noises when turning One of the most common and most noticeable symptoms of a bad or failing CV axle shaft assembly is an audible clicking noise when turning. When CV axles become excessively worn, the joints will become loose and click when turning.
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A vehicle that has four replaceable ball joints with an alignment could average around $600 to $700. If the vehicle requires replacement of the control arms, it could run as much as $1400 to $1500 depending on the vehicle.
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CV joints are basically intricate ball and socket joints. ... Inner CV joints connect the driving shafts to the transmission while the outer CV joints connect the drive shafts to the car's wheels. A majority of rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive cars, as well as trucks, also have CV joints.
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Nope, all manual B series axles 94+ are the same length. ABS is just a ring that the sensor reads as pulses.
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Choose your car for a more accurate estimate On the 2006 Navigator, if a professional mechanic is replacing the axle(s), it is assumed to take about 1 hour to replace one axle (i.e., one side) whether it is the rear axle or the front axle.
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Axles are supposed to move like that to allow for suspension flex. The CV joint is a flexible joint so some play in the shaft is OK, but there should be no play of the joint other than its intended movement. If you hear clunking, it would most likely be a bad engine mount or transmission mount.
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Sometimes a boot and half-axle will be replaced only on one side, but often they are replaced in pairs. On passenger cars, CostHelper readers report paying $165-$300 to replace one axle and boot, at an average cost of $228; or $218-$510 to do both sides, with an average of $414.