I need the whole cv axel to be replaced on my 97 Nissan Pathfinder. I was wondering how I would do it and what tools would I need to use? Looking around online I see different things and then some people say I need a compression tool which I do not have. So any help would be appreciated.
You can see how to do it in Chilton’s Auto Repair manual. You need a set of appropriate metric wrenches. You will need a torque wrench when you put the spindle nut back on. The torque wrench tells how tight it is, and the correct tightness is specific. Undo the spindle nut and steering knuckle. Undo the mounting nuts that hold the axle to the transmission. Pull the spindle from the hub and pull the axle off the transmission. Put the new axle on the opposite way you removed the old one. Now, look in the book for the very important details I left out. You’re going to need the car securely supported on jack stands while you work.
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Not worth the time and frustration. Get it to a shop, and have them do it. By lunch your truck will be back.
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You will need some large sockets, and a impact gun to remove the nut, that’s holding the CV shaft
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You can see how to do it in Chilton’s Auto Repair manual. You need a set of appropriate metric wrenches. You will need a torque wrench when you put the spindle nut back on. The torque wrench tells how tight it is, and the correct tightness is specific. Undo the spindle nut and steering knuckle. Undo the mounting nuts that hold the axle to the transmission. Pull the spindle from the hub and pull the axle off the transmission. Put the new axle on the opposite way you removed the old one. Now, look in the book for the very important details I left out. You’re going to need the car securely supported on jack stands while you work.
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