How-To Replace a Front CV Axle-shaft on a 2011-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee and most vehicles.
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- Welcome back to the channel! Here is a how-to video on replacing a CV (constant velocity) joint or axle. This is helpful for almost any car, but this also is specific for the 2011-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Enjoy!
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Wheel lug torque - 110 to 130 ft lbs
Axle Nut torque - 229 ft lbs or all of it.
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Just accomplished this today. I took my time and thanks to your video, it was easy! The only task is when the ball joints begin to spin. Oh and I had to partially disassemble again because I forget to reinstall the flat washer between the knuckle and axle. 😂
Awesome! Glad I could help!
Great video! Convinced me to NOT attempt this myself, which is still a win for me :) ... off to the repair shop then.
23:00 it helps with the reinsertion, to make sure that the opening of the retaining clip (horseshoe clip) is facing the bottom towards the ground.
Huh I never knew that! Thanks for the tip!
Just watched Grand Exploration's channel and it was said on there to have the opening facing upwards so that it droops at the bottom?
@@TheDrpepper1985 Yes, the opening should be at the top since gravity will make it droop down, but the opening on the differential will move the ring into place without it catching. If the opening in the ring is on the bottom, it could catch and roll out of the groove.
Your video gave me the confidence to replace mine and save $$$. So easy! Thanks for taking the time and helping so many of us wanabe gear heads! I ordered my axle (TrakMotive) from RockAuto and in the install instructions, it said in ALL CAPS NOT to put any lubrication, grease or anti seize on the splines or threads. I thought it odd to say that, but I did what they said. It seemed to have a coating of light oil on it already. I suppose each manufacturer might be different but thought I would mention this just in case. Probably makes sense to read the instructions if any come with the parts. Thanks again for posting!
Glad I could help!
I have a 2012 JGC with a little play in the driver rear CV Axle. I can’t find a video on replacing the rear axle on a WK2 but it seems like it would be simpler since you’re not messing with steering components back there. Mine has 167K on it and looking at its history online it was initially delivered to Illinois. I don’t know how long it lived up there before ending up down here in Oklahoma. There’s a barely visible outline on the rear hatch that indicates it even wore Euro style elongated plates at some point. Unlikely it was shipped to Europe and back but it may have spent some time in Canada. I’m expecting resistance during disassembly. Your personality and sense of humor are natural, enjoyable, and didn’t interfere with the purpose of the video. I’ll have more confidence tackling this job now. I saw you mentioned in a comment you had plans for a lift. I purchased a 2.5inch spacer leveling lift that a tire shop recommended. They backed out in installation after seeing the instructions and the next shop wants double so that project is on a back burner for now. I wish you’d have done a video on that since yours is the about the same age and condition as mine. I just don’t have the confidence to jump into that job myself. Thanks again.
This was my sanity saver! Thanks for posting.
Glad I could help! Thank you for watching!
Thank you for taking your time and effort to make the video. Planning to change mine tomorrow. I have an original one with a boot torn. I hate to change the whole cv axle just because of the torn boot for an aftermarket one but it looks much easier to do that and hope it lasts
It's a pretty easy repair. If you're confident, probably could get it done in an hour.
@@langspeedcycle yes. Thank you again. Took me less than an hour.
Sorry man I had toplay the part of the video back in slow motion where you nearly hit yourself in the face with that pry bar that was gold
Hahaha!!
Just need a 8mm socket and a pass through for the sway bar link
For sure!
Thank you for your video. Gonna try to fix the cv axle on my ‘19 limited x today and this helped me believe I can do it. Thanks again
Was it hard to steer your car with that broke axel ?
Cheers mate good walk through. Talking metric and all thought you were Canadian. Cheers from and backyard Aussie mechanic brave enough to buy a jeep.
Backyard Aussie mechanic?! You sound awesome! And haha, I'm in Minnesota, close enough!! Thanks for watching!
About to tackle this tomorrow. Thanks for the video! 🤙
Awesome! Good luck!
Thanks for the video, just FYI I wasn't seeing the benefit of removing the sway bar link, it is on like a "double swivel" because it is connected to another link, anyway I left it connected and axle came right out.. thanks again for the video.
Taking the sway bar link off helps the lower control arm move a little easier. Glad it helped, thanks for watching!
Great video!! I have a 2015 GC and there are not many videos on front end suspension and steering components. However, with this particular vehicle it seems like it might be beneficial to just replace CV axles, control arms, wheel bearings, tie rod ends, ball joints, and struts alll @ the same time if you are going to be doing any one of them.
I would have to ask your logic on that? Mine had 160k miles and none of those parts showed signs of wear at all. Replacing those would have added several hundred dollars more in parts and hours of labor. Then needing to pay for an alignment.
@@langspeedcycle Agreed, but if none of it has been replaced in in 100k+ miles it might be worth your time to change everything out while it’s apart. I’d hate do lower ball joint just to tear it apart again in 6 months to do a wheel bearing or strut. But just my opinion and preference. I also lost my access to a lift recently, which takes a lot of the fun out of it 😂.
@cwsosby yeah no lift makes life much harder lol. I actually sold the Jeep a week ago. If I would have kept it, I was going to get new struts and a little 2.5" lift. But all gone now! 🥲
Great video!
Be glad you have threads showing by the axle nut. I was replacing the struts and found the axle nuts welded with rust. No amount of brushing would clean it. It just shined the rust. Nightmare when it happens.
Lol that's when we get the fire wrench out
Thanks for your time, very thorough in your detail... Again thanks much!!
I try! Thanks for watching!
Great video, couldn't you just pull the axle out? That is how I do it on my quads. Thanks
So there is a clip on the inner splines of the axle that keep it in the differential, and you need to use a popping/snapping motion to take it out!
Gonna tackle this sometime soon. The rattle noise is really starting to irritate me. Thanks for posting this. Cheers.
Hope the video helps!! Not that bad of a job at all
The seal is to prevent any dirt and water to get in the lube
Thank you very much! this video help me and me friends finish the job!
Awesome!! Glad I could help!!
Idea. Do not use grease on axle seal because it will catch dirt and wear quicker that seal. Use oil instead it will lubricate and then drop
I appreciate the video but if you're a complete noob at this it makes it hard to know exactly what you're doing without having the camera right up on where your tools are.
Thank you for the feedback! I'll definitely keep that in mind for future videos!
Is Park or Neutral should the transmission gear be place when replacing the cv axle ? Thanks for sharing your repairs.
No problem! I usually just leave mine in park, especially if I'm not taking the rear wheels off the ground
Thanks a lot …how do you know what size cv axle to order??? I’ve been seeing videos with people taking theirs out to measure after order wrong size. or did you simply try your luck.
Hey! So you need to figure out if you have a single speed or 2 speed transfer case. So if you have different 4wd options, that's the 2 speed. If you have a Laredo, like me, it's just full-time AWD, thus the single speed transfer case. You can also call a Jeep dealer with your VIN and they can tell you. Hope that helps!
Hello. I have a 2017 GC limited Quadra track 2. We had a rare heavy snow where I live and I couldn’t help doing some cookies. Well I felt a pop and the vehicle went out of 4hi. So went only rear wheel drive home. I got under and looked today and only issue I could see was this drivers side CV blown just like yours here in the video. Would this cause loss of 4wd or could there be a bigger issue?
That'll do it! I checked my axles after doing some recently as well haha!
It’s a nice video of your back . But it helped …a little
I do what I can!
Bouta change my girls CV axle and this was very helpful on giving me an idea how im gonna tackle this thing myself. Only im done gonna do it in the winter 😅 fuck that
There are two types of axles ( as I found )
There is one speed
And two speed
So how do I know which one fits my car
Also, I'm searching on eBay do you have another website you recommend it?
I think you're thinking of the transfer case's. If you cannot change any 4wd options, like on most Laredo models, that would be the single speed. But if you have other 4wd options, like on Limited models, that would be the two speed. You can always use your VIN number and call a dealership and ask.
Yes rockauto.com
@@langspeedcycle thanks a lot
Great video! Going to attempt this myself!! Do I need to do anything to the retaining ring when putting the new CV axle in place?
Definitely reinstall or replace any existing parts from the original axle
Would a bad front CV Axle cause a humming noise and a slight vibration in the steering wheel at about 70mph (110 km/hr)? My friends Grand Cherokee has a torn CV boot and the grease has all vacated out of the axle joint. The front end components are otherwise all good (tie-rods etc).
It's totally possible! I would check your wheel bearings and tires as well. If the tires are aggressive they can cause false issues when they wear
Check the windshield cowl (rubber that sits against windshield under the wipers, had the same issue and taped it down onto the windshield with black all weather duct tape and it got rid of the noise. 7$ saved me from replacing a wheel bearing. If it starts at highway speeds and progressively gets louder with increased speed I can almost bet it’s that.
@@leoleonardo2429 ours was the CV axle. We got it replaced and it’s all good now.
What were the symptoms your jeep was experiencing to know it was the cv axle?
There weren't any mechanical symptoms per say, but the boot was completely torn, and over time it would have lost all its grease, then you would hear a click or snapping noise. I saw the grease all over my wheel and tire.
@@langspeedcycleis there vibration at highway speeds if there is play in the rear CV axle or are sound or visible damage the only indicators?
@nathanaelpittman2167 that sounds like U-joints or a driveshaft issue. If there is a bit of play in an axle, safe to assume that is part of the problem
My jeep makes a clicking, cracking, popping sounds when accelerating and turning. I suspect it's this, cv axle. Would you know anyway to confirm?
QUESTION!! I replaced both front CV axels, and shocks & struts all around. Noticed some vibrations while around 60mph - worse while accelerating around that speed. Replaced both axels again, aligned again, balanced both tires again - still vibrating. Any thoughts?
Definitely would have your u-joints checked out
@@langspeedcycle 2011 Cherokees have cv joint drive trains, not U joint. At least mine does. Any experience with these?
@@chriscorpuz5694 did the vibrations start after the repairs or were they before? The actual driveshaft for the front and rear will have u joints I believe.
@@langspeedcycle the vibrations began after I replaced cv axels and struts. No prior issues
@@chriscorpuz5694 can you hear it or do you feel it in the steering wheel or something? Kinda sounds like something happened with a wheel bearing. I would have a shop get it up on a hoist and have it checked out. They can listen to it while someone runs it at speed or even put sensors on it to monitor for noise or vibration.
Is this the same procedure for the passenger side? I’ve replaced a cv axle before but it was on a 1995 Honda accord and that was over 5 years ago when I did it. Are the bolt sizes the same on the passenger side as well?
Yup should be!
@@langspeedcycle it was but I had to disconnect the strut. It wouldn’t slide out but your video made it easy. I got it done in 2 hours 🙏🏼
Glad I could help!
Why not just take the wheel hub off so you don’t have to take apart all those suspension parts?
Of course I know “just” take the wheel hub off in the rust belt is kinda whimsical to say but I feel like it would still be easier than undoing the control arm, links, and ball joint/tie rod. Or is there something preventing that approach?
You can't pivot the knuckle enough to get the axle out. The axle needs to come out before removing the hub because the mounting bolts are on the inside of the knuckle
would you have to take the brake rotor off to complete this job? i have 2inch wheel spacers on mine and they are thread locked onto the old studs
You don't "have" to I don't think, but it sure makes the job easier to access everything. Thanks for watching!
Do you have to disconnect the sway bar? Mine is rotating
I undid the sway bar link on the control arm
Open end wrench on sway nut while holding 8mm hex stud end with 8mm wrench or ratchet.
Amazing video bro
Rn I’m looking for a driver side cv axle for my 2018 compass and I can’t find anybody who has them literally tried everywhere
Have you checked rockauto.com?
If we all had 6 bangers lmao😂
Does it matter if it’s 4wd or 2wd
Did it leak gear oil after you replaced the cv axle?
Nope everything is working great! If that happens, most likely you may have nicked the axle seal
I don’t think your upper control arm is supposed to be that tight. I have a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee and the front suspension would get an intermittent squeak and rattle sound, it only made the sound when the front suspension would have to work together like when I would drive over a solid speed bump for instance. Long story short loosening the front upper control arms helped get ride of that noise. Anyway if your front suspension isn’t a problem then totally disregard the comment
Either way helpful video I have a cv axle with a torn boot so I have to do this very soon
I unfortunately got in an accident, but got the left upper control arm replaced. So kind of a lose/win situation heh
Just make quiet impact sounds... " that didn't work"
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