replace a CV Joint instructions

2005 CHEVROLET IMPALA
102,000 MILES
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IMPALA05SAD
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Should I get both sides done the same time? Do I have to look forward to repeat problem in near future?

Car is making a constant cracking noise whenever i turn the wheel, whether driving - or even in parked position (or in reverse). Happened kind of suddenly. I never had any pre-indication of anything going wrong?

I'm guessing at CV joint because that what everyone else is telling me.
How long does it take to replace this?
Apr 19, 2012 at 3:14 AM
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SEVAG P
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Hi,

Replacement of a CV axle takes time about an hour.
check the link below the procedure for CV joint replacement.

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

CV joint makes noise when driving at curves when you steer, but creaking noise when steering and the vehicle at stand still can be from a dry defected ball joint.
check the link below.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-release-a-ball-joint

fig1,2,3 pictures for ball joint specific for your car fig 4,5,6 for CV joints.
let us know if you need more help.
thank you.
Jan 16, 2021 at 2:44 AM
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