How do I remove front CV axle

Tiny
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I'm trying to remove the front passenger side axle for replacement can you help me please I love this site!
Thursday, September 8th, 2011 AT 9:27 PM

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Tiny
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Diagrams shows some of the things you need to remove. The lower ball joints would have to be removed. It is not necessary to remove the complete knuckle as you can flip the knuckle outwards to separate it from the axle shaft.
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Friday, September 9th, 2011 AT 1:33 PM
Tiny
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This guide will show you how to get the job done.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-cv-axle

Here is a video of the job bring done

https://youtu.be/9OYxj9y3Zjc

Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Cheers, Ken
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Thursday, November 2nd, 2017 AT 6:56 PM
Tiny
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Drive Train Axles Bearings problem
2002 Honda CRV 4 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic 147000 miles

I have an 2002 hHond CRV and would like to replace my CV joints on the front of my 2002 CRV EX. I would like a diagram or something to look at to do this if possible. I have ordered my CV joints
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Friday, November 3rd, 2017 AT 1:19 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Hi cgtouch,

Hope the following is helpful.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/192750_CVShaft02CRV_2.jpg



https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/192750_CVShaft02CRV01_2.jpg



https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/192750_CVShaft02CRV03_2.jpg



https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/192750_CVShaft02CRV04_2.jpg



https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/192750_CVShaft02CRV05_2.jpg



https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/192750_CVShaft02CRV06_2.jpg

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Friday, November 3rd, 2017 AT 1:19 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Shakes or Wobbles problem
2004 Honda CRV 4 cyl All Wheel Drive Automatic 52,000 miles

I just replaced the cv axle on our 2004 Honda CRV. There was a clicking noise during right hand turns, so I replaced the right side CV axle. Now there is a modest vibration in the front end, but only at around twenty miles an hour. It goes away as speed increases. I noticed that the new axle came with a rubber disk in the middle of the shaft. Maybe this is for balancing, but could it also be throwing the axle out of balance? Is there an adjustment I can make, or a way I can tell if the new axle is bad? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
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Friday, November 3rd, 2017 AT 1:19 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Axles can cause vibrations. I would ensure everything is good and tight and in it's proper position. Check your balljoint, axle nut, etc.

If that is fine, the axle is most likely defective.
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Friday, November 3rd, 2017 AT 1:19 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Drive Train Axles Bearings problem
1999 Honda CRV 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 130000 miles

The Firestone Auto Care suggested I replace the right front half shaft. My old Firestone Auto Care store had replaced my left front half shaft some years ago. I have driven this vehicle on a mail route for it's first 100000 miles. I don't trust this new Firestone store person and need your advice.
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Friday, November 3rd, 2017 AT 1:19 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Hi covinab,

If during tight turns with slight acceleration youhear a crocking noise, it most probably is due to a bad CV joint.

Turn the wheel fully to right and visually inspect th CV joint rubber boot. If it is torn and the greas is spilled all over, the joint is bad.
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