How to Replace Front Passenger CV Axle 11-14 Hyundai Sonata

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This video shows you how to replace the front passenger CV Axle on the 11-14 Hyundai Sonata.

This process should be similar on the following vehicles:
2011 Hyundai Sonata
2012 Hyundai Sonata
2013 Hyundai Sonata
2014 Hyundai Sonata
2015 Hyundai Sonata

Tools you will need:
• Straight Cutters
• Drill
• Axle Washer
• Bungee Cord
• Rust Penetrant

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[jerryrupe]

I like scrolling through these videos to see how so many mislead people on repairs, like removing calipers, taking break lines loose and so on. Thank you for posting a no nonsense video on how to do this. You are a professional!

[rackets]

Just finished replacing my 2014 Sonata 2.4L GDL driver side CV axle. I WISH it was this easy, but my stock assembly was definitely not built the same as the vehicle in the video. Mine didn't have those 3 bolts to remove and fold everything over. Had to remove caliper and strut to fold knuckle down out of the way. Fortunately the the axle did eventually come free from the transmission with the right amount of coercion from my position laying on my back under the car. We don't all have nice lifts and huge garages to be able to walk underneath the vehicle. The new axle slid in, jiggled a bit and voila! It seated itself like magic! At least that part was simple!

[DanDan-fusd]

Bravo! Take a bow. You know you're good, when you can make it look this easy. Thank you.

[jerryrichardson]

I would have done mine the hard way by taking the caliper and strut loose if I hadn't seen this. Thanks for the great video.

[himah]

This is the first time I did replaced the cv axle shaft and it is also the first time I watch your video and all I can say is that you are a Legend and I so thank you so much for the simple and very clear explanation

[dancelilman]

I wish all the how to videos were this simple. Not too much commentary and simple way of doing it. Thank you

[jaceallen]

What this doesn't tell you is that the part at 1:28 is actually sped up for the video. The real process takes no less than an hour and 24 curse words. Getting those bolts to pop out of their holes was like pulling teeth with chopsticks while wearing mittens. I am entirely convinced that if I never put the bolt back in the top or the nuts back on the the bottom (as shown at 1:20) I could have driven the car for years without working those bastards loose. They laughed at my lube and literally broke my hammer (it was rubber). That said, this was a very helpful video and I did successfully replace both my CV axles.

[danielc]

You're amazing! Not a mechanicr but your video made it simple and easy! Thank you!

[theroaster]

I just learned a bunch. Wish I had all the time I have wasted over the years back. The explanations were great. Thank-you.

[yoeliavega]

Loved your video thanks for the detailed instructions and detailed information on bolts needed for the project. I did mines today drivers side. It was a little challenging since I don't have a lift had to do on the ground. There is something I noticed worth mentioning don't pull the wheel to hard to the side might mess with the ABS sensor now I have to replace mine.

[Violet.]

I was watching other videos, and they were all taking ball joints apart, and taking calipers off. They all need to watch this video VERY GOOD JOB

[craigfleming]

All in all a good video. Well lit and shot with better than average audio. How about grease on the outer splines, clean fuid on seals, I like using medium strength threadlock. If you have the wheel off always clean it well, keeps brake rotor cooler as the wheel acts as a heat sink and your brakes last longer.

[ConleyProduction]

Great video personally i would do the top from the strut. Im glad you spoke on the reason why you didnt do it from the top because alot of people were going to be confused on why you didnt do it from the top

[ChaseLife]

Your great you just gave me a lot of confidence doing it myself the part i misunderstood was the peace you spun that goes into the transmission

[cjcallen]

nice work, you breezed through that axle swap made it look easy

[gregcorley]

Excellent Video, this is perfect! I assume same process and technique for a 2015 Sonata?

[stevegosnell]

One of the best videos I have seen do you need to replace the seal while the cv joint is out?

[lukehendrickson]

If you have a 2012 veracruz and some other models, this way will not work because the studs that enter in the ball joint are enclosed on top and bottom unlike this one where they can just separate without removing the studs. Other than that i know this also works on some honda accord models and almost any vehicle where the ball joint connects to the lower control arm in the same way this one does. Awesome video!

[burgerlover]

Did anybody watch this and think that was easier than usual?