1997 Chevy Cavalier cv joint replacement

75,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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BRIGHTEYES818
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Hi,

I have to replace the cv joints in my Chevy Cavalier 1997 2.2, any tips
Feb 16, 2009 at 8:44 AM
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F4I_GUY
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I would spray down the axle nut and balljoint castle nut or lock nut with a good penetrating fluid to help with the removal of these components. Also, pick up a pickle fork so you can easily seperate the lower balljoint. Another tool you might need would be a CV boot clamp plier, however if you have side cutters you can tighten that clamp pretty tight as well.

Besides that, it's a pretty straight forward job, seperate the lower balljoint, remove the outer cv joint from the hub then pry the axle out of the transmission. Goodluck!
Feb 16, 2009 at 11:42 AM
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