CV axle installation tip .. P.S. , it also helps with removal too

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[fomocok]

Never knew that. Now I know (at least one reason) why some are easy and some are not. Thanks for the tip and the education. Been changing CV axles 16 years and never knew.

[jobfour]

You actually might have found something no one knows til now. I remember 30 years ago taking front axle off an ATV, I pulled and pulled, banged and banged the axle wouldn't come off, so I chained one side to wall, hooked come-along to axle and other wall, something was goin to move, I brought come-along to full pressure then BANG!!!! The axle flew off and took part of spline with
Then on other axle, I clamped slide hammer on again, still frustrated from first side and re-thinking at same time of why so difficult, I started banging slide hammer, after two strong hits, nothing, then for some reason I happen to rotated the axle a bit, then another strong bang and the axle flew off so fast I didn't know what happen, so your story makes sense 30 years

[MrGoogelaar]

This is one of those things that is actually common sense but is so easy to overlook, very good tip.

[Beegz]

Good stuff. These little tricks take years to learn. Thanks for sharing 👍

[steverobinson]

Finally, someone producing quality, informative information. Exactly what I look for. Someone that knows what they are doing without that blanket blank music. The music is soooo distracting. When I look for information the last thing I want is a dog and pony show. Thanks for your efforts.

[tomcrotty]

Excellent tip. Ordinary people would never guess that. Good video.

[yactabay]

I have done many more complicated things to my cars and those of family. With every job that I saved quite a bit of money I would buy a tool or two. Sometimes the job required a new tool so would add that tool to the mix. However, I always shied away from doing the CV axles. A place back home took the factory ones off and rebuilt the joint and installed for $90 in 1990. That is $212 in today’s money. It was a no-brainer. I had been scared to have those two issues:

1) shaft won’t release on wheel end

2) won’t release on tranny end

3) Bonus issue: won’t insert back into tranny

This video and another made my first attempt for me now at an older age a good experience. At the hub end it came out super easy and I mean like butter. At the tranny it would not come out with the pry bar. A lift may have given me the angle I needed to get more leverage. I rented a hammer puller for the job and still nothing. I did the quarter turns you and another YouTuber recommended and BINGO, on the second or third quarter turn it came off easily with the puller. Great tips. Good job. Tomorrow will get to the other side. Hope to not get a new surprise there. Thanks

[ImBromanIsaac]

Thank you for the useful information. I’m not a professional mechanic. I just turned wrenches for a hobby but this information will stick with me forever.

[KK-ygh]

RESPECT from KENYA 🙏🙏🙏hank you seen mechanics hammering in my cv axles and it didnt feel right... they need to visit you sir for schooling... THANK you sir 🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤

[michaelkiely]

I was struggling to get the CV Joint back onto the axel … really struggling. I found this on YouTube … went back to the garage and followed this procedure and it went right on first try. Thank you, thank you. 😊 😊..

[nealruth]

40 years in the trade and I'm still learning tricks of the trade. Thanks for sharing.

[JF-xqfr]

Now I can't even put a socket on my impact, without doing this to its cir-clip! Great video Kenny.

[wyrosjr]

Love learning new tricks. I was in the hammer it in club, will be more careful now.

[bordonbert]

Thanks for this great little tip Kenny. I'm in the middle of a CV joint replacement as we speak so this has come at exactly the right time. It's obvious - once someone points it out to you. While I was aware that turning the whole joint during removal to align the clip inside can help by finding the sweet spot where the clip just falls right, I hadn't thought of the replacement procedure you pointed out. That's why they pay the pros the big bucks and I just get to take six times as long on my family cars with much higher blood pressure to boot!

[jcnlala]

Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge and experience. Made my job a lot easier.

[TRiToN]

I am so greatful – couldn't get the outer CV joint back on the shaft on my WD21 Pathfinder. Your tip is priceless!

[barktwicemofo]

wow ! more great info!, that 1/4 turn, rotate, like the words ot the end.. rear brakes...simple... clean car ! , here in ohio though....rust, @#$!! salt, a Whole different story !!, yes, i wanna go south where all ur nice stuff dont rot away !! keep those videos coming !! thanx!!

[rickhofsess]

Those little tips are priceless. I may never have to use it, but if I ever do, it'll be worth a million bucks. Thanks!

[johnchavousjr.]

Very well explained. This important point saves a lot of time and eliminates stress. I enjoyed your lecture. Well done 👏.

[elliotthorum]

Pretty sure this helped me today. I've been battling a CV axle for a while. I was a couple of hours at it today before I seriously thought it might be time to give up on it. I found this video and decided to give the advice a try.. It still required repeatedly beating the hell out of it with vice grips and a slide hammer, but rotating the axle 90 degrees a few times seemed to be the answer. Once I found the right orientation, it came off in three hits. I also used the tip for orienting the retainer as described and the new axle went right in with no difficulty.