Here's a little tip for your viewers, it slides in much easier when you position the locking clip opening to the 12:00 position and then use a little grease, they slide right in. Make sure the surface of the transmission opening is clean, never slide that shaft in until you put some brake cleaner on a rag and wipe that area down good. The clip in the 12:00 position will stop the clip from rolling up the splines. Very important.
@stevem3228 I've always said watching CZcams to find out how to fix something can wind up having you break something. You never ever hammer these CV axles, and if you must you can lightly hit them with a rubber mallet
I totally agree with this comment, although this is without a doubt a pro tip, no matter how well you keep the little ring and central as possible it never seems to be a first try thing haha
You just gotta keep trying to slam it in there, it might take a while. I had to grab it with both hands and pound on it again and again. Eventually it just clicks right in. Of course once you get it in, you'll need a crowbar to get it out.
@@pneumatasauris it possible to get it in, seated improperly, AND need to pry it back out? Mine looks properly installed, but the transmission started slipping!
@@Americansikkunt It might not be in all the way. There shouldn't be any space between the CV and the tranny case. Take the bolt from the old one, screw it onto the shaft backwards about half way. Hit it with a small sledge hammer. Be careful not to hit the new CV, you can bend the threads. It's a big pain if you do.
Many many thanks, Vincent! Bought this new axle and was kinda scared of damaging it, since it cost me so much to get it to my Caribbean island. Until I saw your video. Worked like a song! Blessings, peace and more positive energy to you!
Excellent....one more tip....besides the grease trick that tends to keep the clip centered......orient the clip such that the open-end is either straight up or straight down......but never sideways. If you don't recall the position and you are wrestling getting it "in"...push..... rotate 90 degrees......push...rotate the joint 90 degrees again.....repeat...until ( tada !)....it snaps right in !!!
Great video and how you actually showed the axle going in is what really helped me. I was struggling to get my axle in and starting to panic a little. 😅 all good now . Thanks.
I watched like 6 videos in how install in my Equinox 2012 this axle and no one took the time to explain this and focus the camera to appreciate the contact of the axle and transmission. After installed, and few weeks, my Equinox didn’t move backwards or forward, and had a grinding noise. The problem was the axle, damaged in the tip, next to the snap ring. I didn’t installed correctly, I didn’t push it all the way inside. Good thing it had warranty and they swap it for a new one. I thought something was wrong in my installation process and found this video. Thank you very much for sharing this tip, because I was going to install it incorrectly again!😅
...hope you got the old ring out and it's not floating inside your transmission.....warranty coverage on the axle won't mean much at that point. Next time....do the grease trick but ALSO orient the clip with the open end either straight up or straight down.
This works. Put in enough grease so the circlip "floats" even on it. That holds it co-centered with the axle for even compression and the easiest possible insertion.
Thank you dude, I have put in and broke it back down three times, damn thing wasn't going all the way in, you showed the gap when it is in, that I needed to see
Tip: position ring so gap is up. This leaves the round part hanging. It will be pushed up during install to center it. If you position gap on bottom, the points of the ring made jam against the splines of mating shaft. Just saw another similar response. Im concerned about using grease. The wrong type can break down the rubber seal and I dont want a glob of grease making its way through the transmission. Does anyone have a recommendation for grease? I was considering trans assembly lube. Another concern, those splines can be sharp and cut the seal, and putting lube on the shaft will keep the seal from initially running on a dry shaft.
Good to know and now in about 3 hours from now I will head to my 1999 Honda accord ex and install my driver side axle the right way so I can drive my car to college thanks
Yea I'm going to be doing that job for the first time tomorrow, but supposedly the grease and rotating the rotor a little bit makes it go in, and then when in all the way, the clip is supposed to snap into place inside and keep it there.
One more thing to try, the grease helps center the clip, Without the grease the clip will gang down, if the ends of the clip are down they stick out further and and cause the bind issue. Try the grease to help center and get the clip opening on the top. One other issue I had, when the old CV joint came out, there was no clip on it so look for that when removing. If it is not on the old one try fishing it out with a magnet. Good luck
Wait so that’s it? It just has to go all the way in like that? There’s no extra pushing that’s needed? I just did the drivers side on my Mazda cx5 and it was my first time. I haven’t moved it bc it went in pretty smoothly , obviously some fighting and wiggling but it wasn’t horrible. Every video I see says that’s it’s a nightmare to seat them in correctly and get the seal to seal properly. Is that all there is to it? So all I need to do now is top off the atf that spilled out ?
On my vehicle, the axle end goes right into transmission fluid, would the grease cause any issues here? I've heard of clocking the ring at 12 o'clock to help the install, but am a bit leary of using the wrong grease to mix with my trans fluid. Any advice on this?
I must be the only person that learned by accident that using the weight of the spindle to slam it in makes things a breeze 😂 car jacked up tires off on a fwd vehicle I could do a axle replacement in about ten minutes.
You're having a hard time because this video did not show the proper way. Make sure the opening of your clip is at the 12:00 position and that's how they slide in real easy. Doing it with the clip opening in the 6:00 position can cause serious problems like the clip rolling up the splines and this is why knowledgeable mechanics place that clip opening at 12:00 position. Also make sure the transmission opening is clean and take some brake cleaner sprayed on the rag and wipe the area around well
My axles popped out and were out for ages. I took it in finally and the mechanic didnt even want to quote it for repair. He just said it needs a new differential but just drive it. I assumed it wasnt worth the cost. Anyway I got under the car myself finally and attempted to figure it out. I pushed them back in! No wheels taken off etc. I just pushed them in. My question is. Will I need a clip to hold them there?
Definitely, you need a circlip to hold the axle. If the clip is missing it must be attached to the magnet inside the gearbox and if it were not then your transmission would have been mince meat, with in a few minutes of driving.
Here's a little tip for your viewers, it slides in much easier when you position the locking clip opening to the 12:00 position and then use a little grease, they slide right in. Make sure the surface of the transmission opening is clean, never slide that shaft in until you put some brake cleaner on a rag and wipe that area down good. The clip in the 12:00 position will stop the clip from rolling up the splines. Very important.
Saw your video. Thank you.
@stevem3228 I've always said watching CZcams to find out how to fix something can wind up having you break something. You never ever hammer these CV axles, and if you must you can lightly hit them with a rubber mallet
Did you notice the shaft slid into place after he rotated it, which probably located the ring gap nearer to a 12 O'clock position.
CHANGE THE DAMN SEALS !!! Don’t just wipe off the GREASE 😂
The fact that you showed the struggle that actually occurs calls for respect.
I totally agree with this comment, although this is without a doubt a pro tip, no matter how well you keep the little ring and central as possible it never seems to be a first try thing haha
Facts I was just about to say that. Had me feeling slow after I just watch folks slide it in easy
Rezpeck
Agreed
Reminds me of my prom date, that little bit of grease on the tip was very helpful.
Still didn’t fit 🙂
You just gotta keep trying to slam it in there, it might take a while. I had to grab it with both hands and pound on it again and again. Eventually it just clicks right in. Of course once you get it in, you'll need a crowbar to get it out.
Yeah I heard men have this issue when they sleep with other men. No problem with being gay, glad you had a good prom
@@pneumatasauris it possible to get it in,
seated improperly,
AND need to pry it back out?
Mine looks properly installed,
but the transmission started slipping!
@@Americansikkunt It might not be in all the way. There shouldn't be any space between the CV and the tranny case. Take the bolt from the old one, screw it onto the shaft backwards about half way. Hit it with a small sledge hammer. Be careful not to hit the new CV, you can bend the threads. It's a big pain if you do.
Many many thanks, Vincent! Bought this new axle and was kinda scared of damaging it, since it cost me so much to get it to my Caribbean island. Until I saw your video. Worked like a song! Blessings, peace and more positive energy to you!
Excellent....one more tip....besides the grease trick that tends to keep the clip centered......orient the clip such that the open-end is either straight up or straight down......but never sideways. If you don't recall the position and you are wrestling getting it "in"...push..... rotate 90 degrees......push...rotate the joint 90 degrees again.....repeat...until ( tada !)....it snaps right in !!!
Great video and how you actually showed the axle going in is what really helped me. I was struggling to get my axle in and starting to panic a little. 😅 all good now . Thanks.
Glad it helped!
I watched like 6 videos in how install in my Equinox 2012 this axle and no one took the time to explain this and focus the camera to appreciate the contact of the axle and transmission. After installed, and few weeks, my Equinox didn’t move backwards or forward, and had a grinding noise. The problem was the axle, damaged in the tip, next to the snap ring. I didn’t installed correctly, I didn’t push it all the way inside. Good thing it had warranty and they swap it for a new one. I thought something was wrong in my installation process and found this video. Thank you very much for sharing this tip, because I was going to install it incorrectly again!😅
...hope you got the old ring out and it's not floating inside your transmission.....warranty coverage on the axle won't mean much at that point. Next time....do the grease trick but ALSO orient the clip with the open end either straight up or straight down.
This works. Put in enough grease so the circlip "floats" even on it. That holds it co-centered with the axle for even compression and the easiest possible insertion.
Helped a lot seeing somebody else struggle with it too thought I was going crazy because the other side popped right in
This trick one for the book took 2 days to get this axle in and nothing then seen this literally 2 minutes and it’s in thank you
Coitus 101 😂
Died when the struggle started.
Respect 🙏🏽
Thank you dude, I have put in and broke it back down three times, damn thing wasn't going all the way in, you showed the gap when it is in, that I needed to see
Tip: position ring so gap is up. This leaves the round part hanging. It will be pushed up during install to center it. If you position gap on bottom, the points of the ring made jam against the splines of mating shaft. Just saw another similar response. Im concerned about using grease. The wrong type can break down the rubber seal and I dont want a glob of grease making its way through the transmission. Does anyone have a recommendation for grease? I was considering trans assembly lube. Another concern, those splines can be sharp and cut the seal, and putting lube on the shaft will keep the seal from initially running on a dry shaft.
You sir, are a hero!
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR MAKING THIS VIDEO.. IT IS SO VERY HELPFUL..
Thanks man worked instantly!
Good to know and now in about 3 hours from now I will head to my 1999 Honda accord ex and install my driver side axle the right way so I can drive my car to college thanks
Yea I'm going to be doing that job for the first time tomorrow, but supposedly the grease and rotating the rotor a little bit makes it go in, and then when in all the way, the clip is supposed to snap into place inside and keep it there.
Cool tip man thanks!
Nice, I wish I had seen this 2 weeks ago
One more thing to try, the grease helps center the clip, Without the grease the clip will gang down, if the ends of the clip are down they stick out further and and cause the bind issue. Try the grease to help center and get the clip opening on the top.
One other issue I had, when the old CV joint came out, there was no clip on it so look for that when removing. If it is not on the old one try fishing it out with a magnet. Good luck
Help me understand why the grease won't contaminate the transmission fluid-it seems that it would?
Wow, l wouldn't have known this!! Thanks bud...
Thank you 🤝
SAVED MY LIFE
My cv just went straight in to my gearbox it was more of a mission to take it out
Thanks!
CV axles are the definition of "the devil's in the details". When they go easy, it almost happens automatically. When they don't, though...
A little struggle and a little oomph, that's how mine all go.
Put the gap in the lock ring in the 12 o'clock position and it goes right in
Wait so that’s it? It just has to go all the way in like that? There’s no extra pushing that’s needed? I just did the drivers side on my Mazda cx5 and it was my first time. I haven’t moved it bc it went in pretty smoothly , obviously some fighting and wiggling but it wasn’t horrible. Every video I see says that’s it’s a nightmare to seat them in correctly and get the seal to seal properly. Is that all there is to it? So all I need to do now is top off the atf that spilled out ?
You think synthetic grease is fine? Don't want to contaminate my transmission fluid
Grease and a quick tap with a lump hammer works.
Anyone here who can help? I did this and the tip is too big and now I can’t get it in or out. Its stuck. What do I do
What do I do if my clip is to big or stretched out
On my vehicle, the axle end goes right into transmission fluid, would the grease cause any issues here? I've heard of clocking the ring at 12 o'clock to help the install, but am a bit leary of using the wrong grease to mix with my trans fluid. Any advice on this?
use vaseline petroliam jelly I learned that theyuse that in rebuilding transmissions That was years ago so check with a trans shop
I got mine in, but now my transmission is slipping!
my inner cv joint is loosen after new replacement , I don't know what is the cause.
Torque the nut all the way?
inner joint
I must be the only person that learned by accident that using the weight of the spindle to slam it in makes things a breeze 😂 car jacked up tires off on a fwd vehicle I could do a axle replacement in about ten minutes.
Put the clip opening in the 12 O’clock position next time 😊
ok I'll try thicker grease. having a hard time getting it to seat in there all the way.
You're having a hard time because this video did not show the proper way. Make sure the opening of your clip is at the 12:00 position and that's how they slide in real easy. Doing it with the clip opening in the 6:00 position can cause serious problems like the clip rolling up the splines and this is why knowledgeable mechanics place that clip opening at 12:00 position. Also make sure the transmission opening is clean and take some brake cleaner sprayed on the rag and wipe the area around well
The locking ring opening should be at 12a clock ..
My axles popped out and were out for ages. I took it in finally and the mechanic didnt even want to quote it for repair. He just said it needs a new differential but just drive it. I assumed it wasnt worth the cost. Anyway I got under the car myself finally and attempted to figure it out. I pushed them back in! No wheels taken off etc. I just pushed them in. My question is. Will I need a clip to hold them there?
Definitely, you need a circlip to hold the axle. If the clip is missing it must be attached to the magnet inside the gearbox and if it were not then your transmission would have been mince meat, with in a few minutes of driving.
Strange that it falls out so easy and then the oil falls on floor
Used the rubber hammer to tap in a lot easier
OMG! THIS PART ALWAYS GIVES ME SO MUCH ANXIETY! 😬 I HATE IT! 😅
Reminds me of when I became a man back in high school.
You can install that til tommorow hahahah
😂😂😂 PRO TIP
A real professional tip is to replace the seals when you replace the shafts 😅
Did you have to use a hammer on the axle?
No, just my hands.
@@VincentStevenson I had to use a hammer to get mine in. Although, I didn't have to hit it too hard.
I tried using just my hands, but I guess I was still a bit apprehensive. A few light taps with a rubber hammer did the trick instantly.
Use rubber mallet no grease needed, you'll have no problems
PRO TIP? Bahahahahaha!!
Or just give up and take the ring off