How to Replace Front CV Axle 1994-2004 Chevy S-10

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A CV axle has flexible joints. Often, these joints wear out, or seize from contaminants due to the protective boot tearing open. A worn joint is prone to breakage, or other hazards. If your vehicle needs a new CV axle, install a quality TRQ axle that is engineered to your vehicle’s specifications. This video shows you how to install one in your 1994-2004 Chevy S-10.

This repair was done on a 2000 Chevrolet S10 ZR2 4.3L Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door 4WD and the process should be similar on the following vehicles:
1994 Chevrolet S10
1995 Chevrolet S10
1996 Chevrolet S10
1997 Chevrolet S10
1998 Chevrolet S10
1999 Chevrolet S10
2000 Chevrolet S10
2001 Chevrolet S10
2002 Chevrolet S10
2003 Chevrolet S10
2004 Chevrolet S10

Tools you will need:
• Side Cutters
• Bungee Cord
• Copper Anti-Seize
• Liquid Thread Locker
• Rust Penetrant
• Safety Glasses
• Hammer
• Magnet - Extendable
• Wheel Chocks

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[Harrell]

I know how to do all this.. but since I haven't done it on this specific vehicle I really appreciate watching your videos as a heads up

[OldGriz]

I can't figure out how to get the axle out. The Haynes manual says there is a snap ring that you remove with a piece of wood and a hammer by striking the inner tri pot but when I do nothing

[MISSCHUNDERGUNT]

Why check the brake fluid at the end? Having the caliper hung allowed for more spaces for fluid from the reservoir to go?

[dbreezy]

Is it recommended to replace axle nut? What about them other new parts you put on?

[julianalcantar]

Now I know why you disconnected the abs instead of taking the sensor off. I learned alot repairing my front end. What to do and what not to do.

[kennyc]

What is all the size sockets that you used?

[jimkhoury]

I have the same exact truck. I absolutely can’t get axle to come out. I’ve everything from pry bars to a slide hammer and a 5lb sledge

[dbreezy]

What wrench sizes and sockets are needed to complete job? TRK

[JARUSSE]

gotta change both of mines tomorrow morning as well as of both of the control arms..done my leaf spring shackles and shocks last weekend though tough shits

[jimmyowens]

Can’t seem to get it past the ring, any help??

[LifeOfSD]

@TRQ Are the 01 blazer zr2 axels the same as 01 blazer LS 2dr 4wd?

[traviezo]

What size of socket you use to take the whell off brother ?!!

[littlewazz]

all them new parts and no new splash shield ?!

[wonderfulworld]

The rust belt has more need for a ball joint separator. If your truck is old it could be harder to take out of its tapered bore than you think, and the accepted means of hitting it with a hammer is not enough. A pickle fork is not enough either, so be preparred.. 🏵 🌺

[hansgruber]

Why was the upper control arm replaced?

[CarsNCrypto]

Why would you remove the bearing if your removing the knuckle to do the axle? No reason to remove the bearing. At all.

[ianbackus]

Good luck with the pry bar on the axel flange 😂 you'll most likely need a slide hammer attached to vice grips or special crow's foot lookin thing

[bigr]

Really you can just pop both Ball joints and skip all the other disassembling except abs wire

[DouglasDupreeII]

I know nothing about cars. Why don't I have front axels like this on my jeep? I don't see a differential where they'd go into. 2006 Jeep Liberty Sport

[austinmaxmelton]

U did way to much leave all that on way less work just take the upper n lower balljoint free along with tie rod boom