I swear you have saved me so much money and thought me so much with my crv. I love working on my own car and this video and the valve lash one have been great teaching moments. Thank you for sharing this.
@@Dako6969 super simple just like described it’s all about the feel and watching the cam gear locations an top dead. Super simple. I felt nervous going into it but after doing the crv I tackled my single cam crx.
Hey man - loved how you did this in 2 parts. First part with you by yourself and the Second with you instructing others to do it. To a mechanical novice with a CR-V that I love - your film here felt very illuminating - to the basics, which is where my head has to be at to consider attempting this kind of work. Appreciate your work:)
Thanks for this. I'm doing a driver's side and wasn't sure if I had to remove the whole carrier bearing or if it split right there. Now I know I have the correct axle.
So i replaced my passenger front balljoint for Pa state inspection....luckily it failed and seperated in my driveway....pulled my axle apart!!!.... Inside is still in the transaxle...i was worried about removing and loosing fluid....but i wont from your video...saved me once again! Thank you very much!!🎉❤❤
I spoke to Phillip about an axle on my JDM EG9 last week... this week the axle joint breaks ! Damn.. glad I saw this video and how it should be replaced.
Thanks again, man. You are a great teacher. I was able to follow this and changed both axles on my wife's RD1. They both had torn inner boots, and the driver side balancer was torn off so it would slide around the axle and make a clunking noise occasionally. The new axles are aftermarket and don't have that balancer, thank goodness. Hardest part for me was getting the lower ball joint off on both sides. I don't have a lift, just a full size jack and suv jack stands (had to get those just for this car) so doing this on the floor didn't allow as much force when I hammered. But with persistence I got it. I noticed on the passengers side you hammered the ball joint out from front to back with the rotor rotated out but on the drivers side you hammered back to front with the rotor facing straight. I'm just curious is there a reason why? Thanks again so much. This was super helpful. Not the easiest job from the floor, but I got it done, and it drives way smoother now. Definite feeling of accomplishment, self reliance and money saving.
Wanted to thank you for this video. I love your channel and use it anytime I need info on how to do something to my 2001 Honda CRV. Only difference in my axle install is I had a bit of trouble getting the driver side axle to go on the intermediate shaft, I had to keep turning it and pushing and finally it just slid on. But I was also doing it on jackstands. Leverage is everything lol.
I see where you got the axles from is it easier to buy the control arms lower ones with the bushings what's a good brand of those I seem to have gotten bad quality ones didn't last a year rubber is gone and all of them
Hey, any chance you have some advice on what to do if my newly replaced CV axle is popping out of the transmission??? Love your videos, you save my Gen1 from absolute death with your timing belt video
Well it's worth a shot. Have a 04 crv awd, 250k clunks once in reverse and the very 1st stop after each trip. Orginally thought, it was suspension and replaced control arms, lower ball joints and sway link.. Thinking ujoints. But not getting any play in driveshaft. Any clue?? Thx
Great Video, after install, my passenger side axle seal seems to weep fluid, any idea what that seal is called? cant seem to find it on rock auto. its the seal in the transmission that the axle shaft slides into.
Hello! I have a manual 2001 crv that I need to replace the front passenger cv axle on. I bought one from rock auto but it came with a packet saying I should replace the two seals and circlips on the intermediate shaft because it has to be reused. You don’t mention the intermediate shaft in this video, did you just leave it as is? Thanks for all your helpful crv videos!!
Hopefully you'll see this. Question looking to buy a crv but the guy says he replaced the passenger axle and now it pops out. Seen ppl say the length is shorter on new ones but did know if you had a part number
Hey The Honda Resource Man, huge fan. These video have been really great and really helping me with my projects. I was hoping you can give me a pointer. I am having a really hard time getting the driver's side axle out of the transmission. The passenger's came out a breeze. Is it normally like that? At the 8:37 mark you just hit it was a hammer. What size hammer is it? Are you hitting it at a specific angle or just up? I only have my car up on jack stands so I don't have as much space, so I don't want to accidentally hit it wrong and break something. Thanks.
For hub assembly you really have to beat it. Helped me to hammer the cv axel sticking out of the hub, as he did after he freed it. Also had to beat on the bottom of the ball joint bolt in the upward direction, with the nut all the way down/ a piece of wood in between to soften blows. For axel, helped me a lot to just tear the boot off in the back and rip out the front part to stop all that junk from blocking the axel from coming out. Hope that helps someone..
Mine was really, really stuck, and after several hours of hammering on it, I borrowed a slide hammer with an axle puller attachment. It took another hour with the slide hammer to get that thing to come off. Now I'm having hell getting the new half axle installed. I may take the inner shaft off the truck, put them together, and install it that way. I had very little trouble getting the half shaft out and then back into the transmission. Not sure yet what I want to try next. The outer CV axle is plain hard.
Excellent video and instructions! I did both front cv axles on my 97 CRV and all of your instructions were spot on! My next project will be the rear axles. Do you have a video for replacing the rear axles by any chance?? Thank you again!
Glad it helped! I dont have a video for them at this time. My suggestion would be to disconnect the lower control arm from the subframe and shock in order to swing the trailing arm out far enough to remove the axle.
Where did you get your testpipe? I have the exact same car almost 2001 CRV LX, and I have a test pipe for my civic sitting around but I think the CRV is about 3 inches longer than the civic one... I was going to make one, but If I can buy one that would be easier.
My question is after you done putting things back together did you have any problems with things vibration or anything else cause I put brand new cv axle on the passenger side goes my car been having tons of vibration
Thank you for your reply about doing the fewer axles! After doing the front axles, I took it for a 15 mile drive, and when I got home, the driver side abs tone ring was warm to the touch, but the passenger side was hot enough that I could only touch the abs ring for a brief second. Should it be getting that hot? Thanks again!
Great video! My brother replaced the cv axles on my 1999 RD1 AT and I'm hearing some noise now that I didn't have before. Need your expertise if you have a quick second, I posted a short video of the passenger side axle where it connects to transmission. The is a small gap there and I'm wondering if it should be more flush? Would really appreciate your input.
Hi recently replaced my drivers side axle and not even 5 blocked down it popped out. Now my car doesn’t turn on when I put the key in start the dash board lights only flicker and make a flickering sound. Any idea why
I’m changing an axle on a 1999 Subaru Legacy. I would kill to go back to my Honda. Theres no having to try to work a punch in to put the spring pin in to hold it to the differential.
Sorry if I missed it, did you have any part numbers for the transmission output seals for the CV axle? Or the axle seal. I don't know what the nomenclature is, and apparently O'Reilly's and AutoZone doesn't know either
You are my go to guy for repairing my 99 crv learned tons from you. Thanks for what you do.. Currently replacing lower control arms, swaybar bushings and end links, and both CV axles saving myself a ton of money in labor!
Hey man, I'm having issues with my 98crv. Every time I make a sharp turn either left or right I am hearing grinding sounds and the font end is shaking and feels like the wheel is not spinning, I put my foot down to give it more power but feel like the car was not moving. Only happens when moving forward nothing happens when reverse. People in the forum suggest that I should replace the diff fluid, but I couldn't find the front diff of my crv. It's just a trans connect to the driveshaft. Sorry for my bad english man.
front diff uses the same fluid as the transmission. If its grinding in the front when turning, I would check the front axles, the brakes, and the wheel bearings.
Do you have problems wirh vibrations while accelerating with these Aftermarket Axles? My crv has a slight vibration while accelerating til about 50kmh. No clicking or any other issues besides that. I read that most aftermarket axles seem to have the same vibration. So is it advisable to change the axles? Or should i just roll with it? Cheers
Doing this job today on a 2000 CRV with a 2" lift... Really didn't wanna have to remove the shock fork because it is a pain in the ass to get in with the lift kit... Pry bar will be my best friend on this job. Why did you replace them? Couldn't have just been because of a blown boot. There's a thudding on acceleration coming from the suspension or drivetrain... Hopefully replacing the axles fixes it! Thx!
97 Honda CRV and the only thing that wasn't put on it was the passenger side CV axle and whenever you can't even drive the car if you go over bumps or turn you here like this weird clunk and weird sounds do you think that is the problem
How do you know if axil is bad? Does it make sound? I've been getting squeeking from front right wheel when turning steering wheel after driving a few miles when it warms up. Struts?
Doing both axles + wheel bearing and lower ball joint in the driveway. Didn't have a punch, but a spark plug socket fit perfectly 😂. Few good taps and some WD-40 both sides broke loose
My axel has a flange between it and the transmission and it was getting crushed when I tried to pry the axel off. Do I need this flange? What does it do?
@@hondaresourcethanks for posting this video. This helped me so much replacing my busted CV Axel on my 97. I’ll be watching a lot more of your videos in the future I’m sure. I own a 97 and 98 CRV so having to do repairs quite a bit now.
I love your videos!! Was wondering though if you could make a video on how to change a crankshaft position censor. I have a 99 crv and haven't found any videos on it.
@@hondaresource I replaced my distributor and for some reason the engine light is on and it's saying cylinder position sensor on the code that comes up
Hey my name is Derek I talk to you a lot through TH-cam I have a 97 CRV going to take rear differential out can I get the existing drive shafts or what spindles do I get for the rear to support bearings I remember you told me before but what year would work
I want to change the CV axles in the front on both the passenger side, and the driver side. How do I know if I have a constant velocity CV axle? I have a 2001 Honda CRV ex B series
Dear ChrisFix, Thank you very much for your video. I have a question about a front wheel bearing. My car is Honda CR-V 1997. The Honda Service says that front suspension parts, including the knuckle, upper and lower arms, sway bars, etc., should be replaced, except the front wheel bearing. I wonder why they didn't mention replacing the front wheel bearing. Is it because it is in good condition? I bought a new knuckle. When replacing it, can I use an old front wheel bearing to put into a front knuckle?
I have a 2000 CTV ,while replacing the lower control arm one of the sway bar bolts broke, unsuccessful removing and retapping it out, but I did get a bolt in it but won't tight in up all the way, the other one is fine and the sway bar is tight, what would you recommended if anything with this, thank you and great channel
I can take it out, I haven't drove the car yet for the passengers Axel nut is frozen and can't get it off to change the lower ball joint( I just purchased the car and am finding a lot of things wrong) I think the bearings are shot because smoke kept coming from that wheel at red lights, hence the locked up Axel nut. When I get it back together and drive what will be the symptoms to remove the sway bar, its tight now but like I said one bolt is tight and the other won't completely tighten down. It would move a little tell I hooked up the new sway bar links on that side, also thank you very much you have no idea how much your videos have helped me
Newly subbed. Awesome. My '99 CRV passenger side axle has some sort of balancer or what about 2/3rds the way on the axle. Must a replacement also have the balancer?
This video helped a ton with my installation. I used Napa axles, but the right side vibrates at low speeds. Are you experiencing this with your Rock Auto axles?
I have a question, i have a Honda crv 1998 and my transmission went out and it's a fwd I found a transmission but is 4x4, exactly the same. But with the part of the 4x4 Can I actually put a 4x4 transmission onto a fwd type of car?
I have a 1997 Honda CRV four-wheel drive want to take rear differential out can I disassemble CV axles and use the axle stub for spindle nut which goes through wheel bearing do you kind of understand what I'm talking about have you ever had to do this any comments or health would be freely appreciated
Just found a tear in my cv boot on the passenger side and leaked a big glob of grease onto my driveway...1986 Honda Accord hatchback, got a whole new axle hoping to replace the whole side! thanks for the video, making it look easy!
What does the drivers side cv axel plug into? What’s that part called? It’s like a spacer rod of some sort best way I can describe it. Mine seems super loose on both the transmission side and axel side.
Thanks man. I am doing an 05 front right axle soon. I was wondering if you had to torque any of the nuts to a specific torque with a torque wrench, or have any input to that end. Thanks
I bought my 99 CRV from a dealer and he covered up some issues and one of them is the boots for the CV joints were torn and they're starting to wear but the problem is I don't have any money left after buying a vehicle so what would happen if I waited to replace my CV joints axles?
Btw, my original axle shaft to be replaced has a balancer about midway on the shaft. But I can't find a replacement with a balancer (it looks like a round hard rubber thing around the shaft). Are they even necessary?
Hey man, I have a 98 Crv w 240,000 miles, the drivers side axle needs replaced but passenger is fine, would I be better off replacing both sides at once or what would you recommend? I have the money for both but would rather not if it’s not necessary. Thanks!
I really appreciate your videos, ive already done a few fixes on my 97 crv including my drivers cv axle just the other day. The inner nuckle completely broke with a pretty liolent response on the highway. I replaced it and it felt good at first, but there is one right curve with a bump in it that seems to set that side off into a fairly violent rotational stutter (happened twice) similar to when it broke. When I pull over and slowly continue it corrects itself. Any idea what this could be? Its only been suggested that it could be the alignment causing it. No noticeable play in bearing and only a little in the tie rods. Any help would be greatly appreciated thanks
Best honda content on TH-cam. Have you ever seen a leak on the manual transmission where the axel goes into the transmission? I have a knarly leak and I'm having a tough time tracking it down I was thinking it was a cv axel seal maybe if there's even one? The passenger axel was definitely replaced maybe they did something but the leak has progressively gotten worse about a quart every week of driving. Any help would be appreciated
@@hondaresource Thanks just did that. Question, after replacing the RH axle on my 99' 5spd crv I noticed that the part of the axle shaft that goes into the transmission wobbles a bit after installation, I can move it about 1/8th by hand, . When driving from a stop 20mph to 30mph it vibrates often, it's what it was doing before that's why I replaced it. This is the second one on warranty from the same brand you're using in this video. After driving for a day I notice transmission fluid on the bottom of the tranny coming out the axle seal, I imagine it's due to all that wobbling? I'm getting ready to purchase another axle from a different manufacturer but before I do just wanted to know which one of these post install descriptions is normal or not. I really hope it's not the tranny, thank you.
I have a2001 CR-V that has a vibration problem when idle or in a red light. I have replaced all motor mounts, did a tune up new spark plug and new spark wires and still have the problem. Any ideas
Good evening! Got a question, my passenger side CV axel did not come out as easy as yours in the video. Actually the housing seems to be stuck. The knuckle or joint inside of the housing at the transmission end was completely broken and it just fell out when we dropped the lower control arm and pulled on the axel. Just wondering if you have any advice…we have stopped working on it tonight and will start back in the morning. Thanks in advance for your help & insight. The video was very helpful until this happened!
@@BuyFromNeil-CoreysCars I've had some in the past that I hammered a chisel Between the axle cup and the trans. The chisel acted as a wedge and forced the axle out
@@hondaresource okay. I was able to get a chisel in between there, but didn’t really hammer on it last night. Also, I was going to try getting the drivers side wheel up in the air on a Jack stand. Currently, I’ve got only the passenger side up on a Jack stand. You think that’ll make a difference?
Are your axles you get from RockAuto good quality and what company would you recommend for getting a new power steering rack I have a 97 all-wheel-drive CRV thanks for your info
@@hondaresource from what I'm seeing yes appreciate the info don't know if I'm having problems from Bad bushings on upper control arms or inner tie rods are causing my problem
@@hondaresource Sorry another question. I'm looking for rear cv axles right now but I can only find the left side axle anywhere. Are the left and right interchangeable? Isn't the only difference a dust cover on the inner joint? Many thanks.
@@hondaresource Good to know! I’m hesitant to buy one of the cheap brands though as I’ve heard a lot of negative things. Unfortunately cardone doesn’t even sell a remanufactured rear right cv for the crv. Raxles doesn’t make rears either. I’m considering just paying extra for the Insane Shafts 500hp one so I don’t have to worry about it. Is there any cheapo brand that you think stand above the rest? Gsp vs trakmotive vs ultra 8?
Does anyone have a solution for the shaking with aftermarket axles? I installed GSP (RockAuto's most expensive) and I'm getting a shaking between 20-30 mph. Was not there with oem axles with dampers. Oem Honda axles are $1,300 for the set and that ain't happening
Boa noite, eu sou do Brasil e eu tenho um carro CRV ano 2000 estou tentando dificuldade em arrumar peça, estou precisando transmissão do lado direito, estou vendo o seu vídeo e estou te seguindo. Você consegue para mim?
Remember folks!!! Always put the car back on the ground and let the suspension settle !!!!! Then when its at ride height Tighten all the ball joint and shock bushing bolts tight !!!!! (Same with new control arms) It locks the bushings where they are going to spend 90% of their time and puts less strain on them. Making them last longer If you tighten them when the suspensions hanging When you lower the car, the bushings will twist
@@hondaresource im doin that right now.. still under it as i type this Went to tighten lower ball joint Noticed a pin hole in the boot pushing out grease... 🤨🤬🤬🤬🤬😡😡😡😠🤬🤬
dude your channel is great, I bet every car guy wishes they had a channel like this for their car
I appreciate that!
Found your video last night, watched it and stepped outside today and changed my driver side axle on my 97 CRV like a BOSS!
heck yeah! That's awesome, congrats!
I’m watching this so I can do my passenger side in the morning. Seeing someone else did it from this vid has given me hope ❤❤
Just did my driver side and doing passenger tomorrow. This video saves me a couple hundred bucks- huge shoutout
I swear you have saved me so much money and thought me so much with my crv. I love working on my own car and this video and the valve lash one have been great teaching moments. Thank you for sharing this.
How hard was the valve lash? I’ve done axles, end links, etc but I’m scared to open up the engine lol 😅
@@Dako6969 super simple just like described it’s all about the feel and watching the cam gear locations an top dead. Super simple. I felt nervous going into it but after doing the crv I tackled my single cam crx.
I bought an absolute lemon of a crv a year ago and your channel has helped me tremendously thank you sir!!
Great to hear that I could help in a bad situation.
Hey man - loved how you did this in 2 parts. First part with you by yourself and the Second with you instructing others to do it. To a mechanical novice with a CR-V that I love - your film here felt very illuminating - to the basics, which is where my head has to be at to consider attempting this kind of work. Appreciate your work:)
Thank you man
Thanks for the tip on how to get the driver's side cv axle out. I've been looking at mine for a day now and wasn't sure where to hit it. Now I know!
Another great 1st gen cr-v video! I am really hoping one day you rebuild a motor and transmission in a video.
I don't really do a lot of rebuilds due to time constraints.
Thanks for this. I'm doing a driver's side and wasn't sure if I had to remove the whole carrier bearing or if it split right there. Now I know I have the correct axle.
I'm glad you found the video helpful!
@@hondaresource Got it done. Axle, steering knuckle, tie rod ends. Thanks for the help.
@@MNDashcam good deal man!
This is the most easy to fallow video I seen on cv replacement...thank you
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So i replaced my passenger front balljoint for Pa state inspection....luckily it failed and seperated in my driveway....pulled my axle apart!!!....
Inside is still in the transaxle...i was worried about removing and loosing fluid....but i wont from your video...saved me once again! Thank you very much!!🎉❤❤
Awesome, hopefully it's good to go for many more years
I spoke to Phillip about an axle on my JDM EG9 last week... this week the axle joint breaks ! Damn.. glad I saw this video and how it should be replaced.
😔I hope you get back on the road soon!
Thank you for these videos, they are clear and very informative. You are doing the world a service, I appreciate it immensely.
Thank you
Thanks again, man. You are a great teacher. I was able to follow this and changed both axles on my wife's RD1. They both had torn inner boots, and the driver side balancer was torn off so it would slide around the axle and make a clunking noise occasionally. The new axles are aftermarket and don't have that balancer, thank goodness. Hardest part for me was getting the lower ball joint off on both sides. I don't have a lift, just a full size jack and suv jack stands (had to get those just for this car) so doing this on the floor didn't allow as much force when I hammered. But with persistence I got it. I noticed on the passengers side you hammered the ball joint out from front to back with the rotor rotated out but on the drivers side you hammered back to front with the rotor facing straight. I'm just curious is there a reason why? Thanks again so much. This was super helpful. Not the easiest job from the floor, but I got it done, and it drives way smoother now. Definite feeling of accomplishment, self reliance and money saving.
Just better angle for me. You can hit it on either side.
Finally! A great presentation with continuity audible description.
I'm glad you appreciate the effort
@@hondaresource You're very welcome!
Wanted to thank you for this video. I love your channel and use it anytime I need info on how to do something to my 2001 Honda CRV. Only difference in my axle install is I had a bit of trouble getting the driver side axle to go on the intermediate shaft, I had to keep turning it and pushing and finally it just slid on. But I was also doing it on jackstands. Leverage is everything lol.
Great video. You do a great job of including all of the details down to the basic stuff. Super helpful video. I hope you keep up the good work.
I'm currently trying to fix it I got everything done but I can't get the shock fort back in place
I see where you got the axles from is it easier to buy the control arms lower ones with the bushings what's a good brand of those I seem to have gotten bad quality ones didn't last a year rubber is gone and all of them
Hey, any chance you have some advice on what to do if my newly replaced CV axle is popping out of the transmission??? Love your videos, you save my Gen1 from absolute death with your timing belt video
Thanks for the video, it was very helpful as I did this repair today. I am looking forward to watching more of them.
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Can a problem like this with my 01 crv. Cause. Vibration one day then go. Away and come back
Thanks for the video. Can you remove the axle without unbolting the strut fork?
No. It can’t pass through it
Well it's worth a shot.
Have a 04 crv awd, 250k clunks once in reverse and the very 1st stop after each trip.
Orginally thought, it was suspension and replaced control arms, lower ball joints and sway link..
Thinking ujoints. But not getting any play in driveshaft.
Any clue??
Thx
Great Video, after install, my passenger side axle seal seems to weep fluid, any idea what that seal is called? cant seem to find it on rock auto. its the seal in the transmission that the axle shaft slides into.
Hello! I have a manual 2001 crv that I need to replace the front passenger cv axle on. I bought one from rock auto but it came with a packet saying I should replace the two seals and circlips on the intermediate shaft because it has to be reused. You don’t mention the intermediate shaft in this video, did you just leave it as is? Thanks for all your helpful crv videos!!
No need.
You got me through it with no major problems. I saved a couple 100 dolares.
Awesome 🤟
I just did mine .
And now when I break I here a spring bouncing ? What did I do wrong ? Anyway I can send you a video
Very clear instructions to the point...great vid.👍👍👍watching from NZ
Glad it was helpful!
Hopefully you'll see this. Question looking to buy a crv but the guy says he replaced the passenger axle and now it pops out. Seen ppl say the length is shorter on new ones but did know if you had a part number
auto and manual are different. Make sure you get the correct one.
Hey The Honda Resource Man, huge fan. These video have been really great and really helping me with my projects. I was hoping you can give me a pointer. I am having a really hard time getting the driver's side axle out of the transmission. The passenger's came out a breeze. Is it normally like that? At the 8:37 mark you just hit it was a hammer. What size hammer is it? Are you hitting it at a specific angle or just up? I only have my car up on jack stands so I don't have as much space, so I don't want to accidentally hit it wrong and break something. Thanks.
Hard time getting it off the half shaft or getting the half shaft out of the trans
For hub assembly you really have to beat it. Helped me to hammer the cv axel sticking out of the hub, as he did after he freed it. Also had to beat on the bottom of the ball joint bolt in the upward direction, with the nut all the way down/ a piece of wood in between to soften blows.
For axel, helped me a lot to just tear the boot off in the back and rip out the front part to stop all that junk from blocking the axel from coming out. Hope that helps someone..
Mine was really, really stuck, and after several hours of hammering on it, I borrowed a slide hammer with an axle puller attachment. It took another hour with the slide hammer to get that thing to come off. Now I'm having hell getting the new half axle installed. I may take the inner shaft off the truck, put them together, and install it that way. I had very little trouble getting the half shaft out and then back into the transmission. Not sure yet what I want to try next. The outer CV axle is plain hard.
Excellent video and instructions! I did both front cv axles on my 97 CRV and all of your instructions were spot on! My next project will be the rear axles. Do you have a video for replacing the rear axles by any chance?? Thank you again!
Glad it helped! I dont have a video for them at this time. My suggestion would be to disconnect the lower control arm from the subframe and shock in order to swing the trailing arm out far enough to remove the axle.
Hi, I replace the axle in my rd1, how is your cv axle holding up? I brought the same brand as your but it shakes😢
Where did you get your testpipe? I have the exact same car almost 2001 CRV LX, and I have a test pipe for my civic sitting around but I think the CRV is about 3 inches longer than the civic one... I was going to make one, but If I can buy one that would be easier.
My Axel won't come out driver side I try hammer pulling everything any help ?
My question is after you done putting things back together did you have any problems with things vibration or anything else cause I put brand new cv axle on the passenger side goes my car been having tons of vibration
Thank you for your reply about doing the fewer axles! After doing the front axles, I took it for a 15 mile drive, and when I got home, the driver side abs tone ring was warm to the touch, but the passenger side was hot enough that I could only touch the abs ring for a brief second. Should it be getting that hot? Thanks again!
You may be having an issue with you wheel bearing or brake caliper causing excess heat
Thanks to this guy I saved about 3grand in stuff gave me confidence to do my jobs thanks to tools also thanks
Great video! My brother replaced the cv axles on my 1999 RD1 AT and I'm hearing some noise now that I didn't have before. Need your expertise if you have a quick second, I posted a short video of the passenger side axle where it connects to transmission. The is a small gap there and I'm wondering if it should be more flush? Would really appreciate your input.
Check trans fluid.
Hi recently replaced my drivers side axle and not even 5 blocked down it popped out. Now my car doesn’t turn on when I put the key in start the dash board lights only flicker and make a flickering sound. Any idea why
I’m changing an axle on a 1999 Subaru Legacy. I would kill to go back to my Honda. Theres no having to try to work a punch in to put the spring pin in to hold it to the differential.
Sorry if I missed it, did you have any part numbers for the transmission output seals for the CV axle? Or the axle seal. I don't know what the nomenclature is, and apparently O'Reilly's and AutoZone doesn't know either
Great video ! Would you need to an alignment ? Thank you
Some would say yes, but nothing you take off to do this is adjustable, so I say NO
You are my go to guy for repairing my 99 crv learned tons from you. Thanks for what you do.. Currently replacing lower control arms, swaybar bushings and end links, and both CV axles saving myself a ton of money in labor!
Did you notice a significant difference after swapping those parts out?
Have a 97 CRV what brand of CV axles for the front have you had best of luck with
Do u hav a link for the correct axles on ebay? I bought the wrong one although the seller said tht it fits.
Did this driver axle make any noise once installed?
Hey man, I'm having issues with my 98crv. Every time I make a sharp turn either left or right I am hearing grinding sounds and the font end is shaking and feels like the wheel is not spinning, I put my foot down to give it more power but feel like the car was not moving. Only happens when moving forward nothing happens when reverse. People in the forum suggest that I should replace the diff fluid, but I couldn't find the front diff of my crv. It's just a trans connect to the driveshaft. Sorry for my bad english man.
front diff uses the same fluid as the transmission. If its grinding in the front when turning, I would check the front axles, the brakes, and the wheel bearings.
Do you have problems wirh vibrations while accelerating with these Aftermarket Axles? My crv has a slight vibration while accelerating til about 50kmh. No clicking or any other issues besides that. I read that most aftermarket axles seem to have the same vibration. So is it advisable to change the axles? Or should i just roll with it? Cheers
Doing this job today on a 2000 CRV with a 2" lift... Really didn't wanna have to remove the shock fork because it is a pain in the ass to get in with the lift kit... Pry bar will be my best friend on this job. Why did you replace them? Couldn't have just been because of a blown boot. There's a thudding on acceleration coming from the suspension or drivetrain... Hopefully replacing the axles fixes it! Thx!
I don't remember, I've replaced many just for the boot though 🤣
I know this is old but great video do they make longer axles for lifted rd1 like 2nd gen k series fit ?
97 Honda CRV and the only thing that wasn't put on it was the passenger side CV axle and whenever you can't even drive the car if you go over bumps or turn you here like this weird clunk and weird sounds do you think that is the problem
Thanks for the vid! Any tips on separating the lower ball joint if whacking at it doesn’t budge?
does yours have a c clip?
I eventually got it out after wailing on it for a couple of minutes. Thanks again!
How do you know if axil is bad? Does it make sound? I've been getting squeeking from front right wheel when turning steering wheel after driving a few miles when it warms up. Struts?
Hey Man, what nunber gimbal cross cardã from crv 2000,please.
Hey I really enjoy your videos I just want to know what you think the axle not torque spec should be
Doing both axles + wheel bearing and lower ball joint in the driveway.
Didn't have a punch, but a spark plug socket fit perfectly 😂. Few good taps and some WD-40 both sides broke loose
awesome
My axel has a flange between it and the transmission and it was getting crushed when I tried to pry the axel off. Do I need this flange? What does it do?
It’s just a dust shield
@@hondaresourcethanks for posting this video. This helped me so much replacing my busted CV Axel on my 97. I’ll be watching a lot more of your videos in the future I’m sure. I own a 97 and 98 CRV so having to do repairs quite a bit now.
I love your videos!! Was wondering though if you could make a video on how to change a crankshaft position censor. I have a 99 crv and haven't found any videos on it.
I can, typically I just bypass them though
@@hondaresource I replaced my distributor and for some reason the engine light is on and it's saying cylinder position sensor on the code that comes up
Hey my name is Derek I talk to you a lot through TH-cam I have a 97 CRV going to take rear differential out can I get the existing drive shafts or what spindles do I get for the rear to support bearings I remember you told me before but what year would work
Just just need rear axle stubs from a 98-01 crv fwd. All 97 are awd
@@hondaresource perfect thanks I couldn't remember what years
Also if you have any of those axle stubs laying around see if you're willing to trade this differential out for them
I want to change the CV axles in the front on both the passenger side, and the driver side. How do I know if I have a constant velocity CV axle? I have a 2001 Honda CRV ex B series
Cv = constant velocity
Dear ChrisFix, Thank you very much for your video. I have a question about a front wheel bearing. My car is Honda CR-V 1997. The Honda Service says that front suspension parts, including the knuckle, upper and lower arms, sway bars, etc., should be replaced, except the front wheel bearing. I wonder why they didn't mention replacing the front wheel bearing. Is it because it is in good condition? I bought a new knuckle. When replacing it, can I use an old front wheel bearing to put into a front knuckle?
The wheel bearings are not reusable.
@@hondaresource Thank you very much! Sorry for the wrong name.
Would you happen to know what causes an axel from slipping out from being flush to transmission? Awd rd1 manual
Like popping out of the diff?
@@hondaresource yes, passenger side.
I have a 2000 CTV ,while replacing the lower control arm one of the sway bar bolts broke, unsuccessful removing and retapping it out, but I did get a bolt in it but won't tight in up all the way, the other one is fine and the sway bar is tight, what would you recommended if anything with this, thank you and great channel
you can take the sway bar out, it may slightly change how it corners but it should still drive fine
I can take it out, I haven't drove the car yet for the passengers Axel nut is frozen and can't get it off to change the lower ball joint( I just purchased the car and am finding a lot of things wrong) I think the bearings are shot because smoke kept coming from that wheel at red lights, hence the locked up Axel nut. When I get it back together and drive what will be the symptoms to remove the sway bar, its tight now but like I said one bolt is tight and the other won't completely tighten down. It would move a little tell I hooked up the new sway bar links on that side, also thank you very much you have no idea how much your videos have helped me
Why you didn’t show pulling out the one from driver side, it is harder?
driver side is about the same.
@@hondaresource ok! Thanks for all your videos !
Newly subbed. Awesome. My '99 CRV passenger side axle has some sort of balancer or what about 2/3rds the way on the axle. Must a replacement also have the balancer?
Only the factory axle has that damper. Most aftermarket axles won't have it
This video helped a ton with my installation. I used Napa axles, but the right side vibrates at low speeds. Are you experiencing this with your Rock Auto axles?
This was a flip vehicle. It's long gone
man o man o man, i thank you so much for making these videos. you are THE GAME CHANGER when it comes to DYI. muchisimas gracias mi amigo!!!!
Welcome!
@@hondaresource do you know of any links for more aggressive horn for first gen crv?
Hey boss What cv axels do u recommend if I’m trying to lift my CRV 1.5” on the front ?? Thank you!
OEM or NAPA reman
@@hondaresource thank you!!
I have a question, i have a Honda crv 1998 and my transmission went out and it's a fwd
I found a transmission but is 4x4, exactly the same. But with the part of the 4x4
Can I actually put a 4x4 transmission onto a fwd type of car?
yeah, the awd trans will fit. You can run it as FWD or if you want, add the rear diff, axles, and driveshaft and it'll be awd
I have a 1997 Honda CRV four-wheel drive want to take rear differential out can I disassemble CV axles and use the axle stub for spindle nut which goes through wheel bearing do you kind of understand what I'm talking about have you ever had to do this any comments or health would be freely appreciated
yeah, that would work just fine.
Isn't the car supposed to be sitting at ride height before tightening the bushings?
Ideally, yes.
Just found a tear in my cv boot on the passenger side and leaked a big glob of grease onto my driveway...1986 Honda Accord hatchback, got a whole new axle hoping to replace the whole side! thanks for the video, making it look easy!
You can do it!
What’s the name of part with the carrier bearing?
half shaft or intermediate shaft.
What does the drivers side cv axel plug into? What’s that part called? It’s like a spacer rod of some sort best way I can describe it. Mine seems super loose on both the transmission side and axel side.
Some call it a half shaft, some call it an intermediate shaft
Thanks brother
Thanks man. I am doing an 05 front right axle soon. I was wondering if you had to torque any of the nuts to a specific torque with a torque wrench, or have any input to that end. Thanks
I don't. Never have. Only thing I torque is engine internals
I bought my 99 CRV from a dealer and he covered up some issues and one of them is the boots for the CV joints were torn and they're starting to wear but the problem is I don't have any money left after buying a vehicle so what would happen if I waited to replace my CV joints axles?
They will gradually start clicking and popping
Btw, my original axle shaft to be replaced has a balancer about midway on the shaft. But I can't find a replacement with a balancer (it looks like a round hard rubber thing around the shaft). Are they even necessary?
No, the only way you will find one with that dampener is to buy OEM
Hey man, I have a 98 Crv w 240,000 miles, the drivers side axle needs replaced but passenger is fine, would I be better off replacing both sides at once or what would you recommend? I have the money for both but would rather not if it’s not necessary. Thanks!
Just replace as necessary
I really appreciate your videos, ive already done a few fixes on my 97 crv including my drivers cv axle just the other day. The inner nuckle completely broke with a pretty liolent response on the highway. I replaced it and it felt good at first, but there is one right curve with a bump in it that seems to set that side off into a fairly violent rotational stutter (happened twice) similar to when it broke. When I pull over and slowly continue it corrects itself. Any idea what this could be? Its only been suggested that it could be the alignment causing it. No noticeable play in bearing and only a little in the tie rods. Any help would be greatly appreciated thanks
I'm not sure on that one. It's not an issue I've seen with any of the ones that have come through my shop.
Will the Honda CRV I drive with the front axle removed?
If awd, yes but I don't recommend it
Uh oh?? I followed your video step by step (you're great at explaining by the way) replaced my cv Axel and Now I got a ABS lights on....I'm at a loss.
Does your new axle have the abs tone ring? Did you stretch the abs wires?
@@hondaresource probably has a new ring since my photo looks identical to the replacement. Not sure if I stretched the abs wires
Best honda content on TH-cam. Have you ever seen a leak on the manual transmission where the axel goes into the transmission? I have a knarly leak and I'm having a tough time tracking it down I was thinking it was a cv axel seal maybe if there's even one? The passenger axel was definitely replaced maybe they did something but the leak has progressively gotten worse about a quart every week of driving. Any help would be appreciated
There is most definitely a seal there
Is there a specific torque spec needed for the axle nut or just some good'ol elbow grease?
Ugga dugga
@@hondaresource Thanks just did that. Question, after replacing the RH axle on my 99' 5spd crv I noticed that the part of the axle shaft that goes into the transmission wobbles a bit after installation, I can move it about 1/8th by hand, . When driving from a stop 20mph to 30mph it vibrates often, it's what it was doing before that's why I replaced it. This is the second one on warranty from the same brand you're using in this video. After driving for a day I notice transmission fluid on the bottom of the tranny coming out the axle seal, I imagine it's due to all that wobbling? I'm getting ready to purchase another axle from a different manufacturer but before I do just wanted to know which one of these post install descriptions is normal or not. I really hope it's not the tranny, thank you.
I have a2001 CR-V that has a vibration problem when idle or in a red light.
I have replaced all motor mounts, did a tune up new spark plug and new spark wires and still have the problem. Any ideas
Maybe something is touching on the exhaust or something. Hard to say
@@hondaresource 2 mechanic have seen it with no luck. 1 said had to replace engine
@@josemoran2273 because of a vibration? 😳
Just run it as is; you'll be surprised how many years will go by and it still goes from point A to point B!
This is awsome! I am doing all four next week. Thanks 😎
Good evening! Got a question, my passenger side CV axel did not come out as easy as yours in the video. Actually the housing seems to be stuck. The knuckle or joint inside of the housing at the transmission end was completely broken and it just fell out when we dropped the lower control arm and pulled on the axel. Just wondering if you have any advice…we have stopped working on it tonight and will start back in the morning. Thanks in advance for your help & insight. The video was very helpful until this happened!
so the cup is stuck in the trans?
@@hondaresource Yes, I believe so. I’m not very mechanical and don’t know the right terminology. But that makes sense to meZ
@@BuyFromNeil-CoreysCars I've had some in the past that I hammered a chisel Between the axle cup and the trans. The chisel acted as a wedge and forced the axle out
@@hondaresource okay. I was able to get a chisel in between there, but didn’t really hammer on it last night. Also, I was going to try getting the drivers side wheel up in the air on a Jack stand. Currently, I’ve got only the passenger side up on a Jack stand. You think that’ll make a difference?
@@BuyFromNeil-CoreysCars na, shouldn't matter
Weren't you supposed to load the boot with moly grease before installing?
Boot on the axle? They are already preloaded with grease
@@hondaresource ...new sub, good stuff.
I have a 2000 crv and it has what appears to be oil residue on the tranny like that one there. Do you know where it maybe be coming from?
This one was result of a couple engine oil leaks, mainly the oil pan and cam plug
Are your axles you get from RockAuto good quality and what company would you recommend for getting a new power steering rack I have a 97 all-wheel-drive CRV thanks for your info
I haven't had any issues with rock auto parts. Brand of rack shouldn't matter too much. Just fyi they suck to install on the awd versions
@@hondaresource from what I'm seeing yes appreciate the info don't know if I'm having problems from Bad bushings on upper control arms or inner tie rods are causing my problem
And where is a good place to get a quality CV axle for my vehicle? Ones that have good CV boots
Most people like Napa reman
Thank you very much for the video !
Gave me the knowledge and confidence to change my passenger side cv axle today
Best of luck!
Or help not health sorry guys my keyboard sucks anyways can I use old axle stub where the nut goes on to support wheel bearing
Awesome vid man! By the way I have a question, ‘98 JDM CRV Cv Axle Shaft Assembly is it compatible with the USDM version?
It should be.
@@hondaresource What if the '98 JDM CRV has ABS will that affect it using the USDM version?
@@outputdamikrip just get the usdm abs axles
Is the procedure for the rear cv axles basically the same? Mine are just about smoked.
Similar. I plan to make one for the rear axles soon
@@hondaresource Awesome! I'll keep an eye out for that one.
@@hondaresource Sorry another question. I'm looking for rear cv axles right now but I can only find the left side axle anywhere. Are the left and right interchangeable? Isn't the only difference a dust cover on the inner joint? Many thanks.
@@jacklloyd1980 one is longer than the other. I think they are available on rock auto.
@@hondaresource Good to know! I’m hesitant to buy one of the cheap brands though as I’ve heard a lot of negative things. Unfortunately cardone doesn’t even sell a remanufactured rear right cv for the crv. Raxles doesn’t make rears either. I’m considering just paying extra for the Insane Shafts 500hp one so I don’t have to worry about it. Is there any cheapo brand that you think stand above the rest? Gsp vs trakmotive vs ultra 8?
Do you have to do an alignment afterwards?
No, nothing removed is adjustable, therefore alignment isn't altered.
Have you had any issues using cheap axles on the crv?
I haven't, although I've seen numerous people complain about them
@@hondaresource just got mine from eBay wish me luck..
Do u hav a link for this axle? Mine has 30 splines, i bought a pair of axles but they dont fit.@@GeoDeal-z9q
Does anyone have a solution for the shaking with aftermarket axles? I installed GSP (RockAuto's most expensive) and I'm getting a shaking between 20-30 mph. Was not there with oem axles with dampers. Oem Honda axles are $1,300 for the set and that ain't happening
I haven't really had any issues, I prefer the import direct at O'Reilly's
Did you find a fix? I’m having the same issue on my 2001 crv 5 speed. I’m using o riley axles.
Boa noite, eu sou do Brasil e eu tenho um carro CRV ano 2000 estou tentando dificuldade em arrumar peça, estou precisando transmissão do lado direito, estou vendo o seu vídeo e estou te seguindo. Você consegue para mim?
Remember folks!!!
Always put the car back on the ground and let the suspension settle
!!!!! Then when its at ride height
Tighten all the ball joint and shock bushing bolts tight !!!!!
(Same with new control arms)
It locks the bushings where they are going to spend 90% of their time and puts less strain on them. Making them last longer
If you tighten them when the suspensions hanging
When you lower the car, the bushings will twist
That's how I do them now. The video is old
@@hondaresource im doin that right now.. still under it as i type this
Went to tighten lower ball joint
Noticed a pin hole in the boot pushing out grease... 🤨🤬🤬🤬🤬😡😡😡😠🤬🤬