2006 Honda Ridgeline CV Axle Replacement - Driver's Side

[@Dancing_Alone_wRentals]

tHanks for this. I'm here after having changed the passenger side. Your video is super clear and covers what I needed. I write that after having watched seven or eight other videos that I can compare yours to. This is the video I would recommend to others.

[@AdamsWrenchTherapy]

Thank you! I'm happy the video was helpful.

[@Dancing_Alone_wRentals]

tHank you @@AdamsWrenchTherapy , you did a great job!

[@jasont.1530]

This video really helped out! Appreciate the tip of not having to remove lower ball joint. Also, I had a long pry bar which made popping off the axle super easy, as my friend borrowed my massive flat head screwdriver and never gave it back.

[@AdamsWrenchTherapy]

Glad it helped!

[@billszymborski584]

Great video! I have the Honda service manual and it says to remove the lower ball joint. I have done both sides and that makes it a tough job. I've been fighting getting the ball joint back on so I watched this video. I will loosen the strut and remove the caliper to assist the reinstall. Thanks!

[@AdamsWrenchTherapy]

Glad to help you out!

[@billszymborski584]

@@AdamsWrenchTherapy That was so much easier! Usually the Honda manual is pretty good. From now on I'll get a second opinion before starting! Thanks again!

[@tjkoch408]

Fantastic video! Life saver

[@AdamsWrenchTherapy]

@@tjkoch408 Happy to help!

[@us-nic6121]

Hi, thanks for the video! what brand and type of cv axle you used for replacement?

[@AdamsWrenchTherapy]

@us-nic6121 I honestly don't remember. It was purchased at my local auto parts store.

Thanks for the video I'm getting ready to do my 06. Did you use aftermarket or OEM I'm trying to decide which way to go.

[@RichardBayer-gy2ey]

Does the Front End need realignment after the suspension has been loosened as shown here?

[@AdamsWrenchTherapy]

@@RichardBayer-gy2ey it does not. You aren't taking apart anything that is adjustable.

[@brianmcdade4653]

A good tip... If you're going to be keeping your axle and are disconnecting the hub, etc, leave the castle nut on at the edge and hit the hammer against that to not damage the CV axle.

[@AdamsWrenchTherapy]

So true! Good advice. The reason I didn't recommend that is if you don't have the socket for the smaller size castle nut, you might need to reuse the old one. If you MC Hammer it, it becomes useless. Stop! Hammer time! 😎👍

[@howieweber5971]

You went thru a lot. All we do is break the ball joint use a compact to crack axel nut lose and bang the axel once. Axel came right out. Using a breaker bar is harder work when u have a impact

[@jamescdean9010]

Did you also replace the inner seal between the inner part of the CV axle and the transmission?

[@AdamsWrenchTherapy]

It was in good shape and not leaking, so I left it in. So far, I've put about 5,000 miles on it, and no leaks.

[@jamescdean9010]

Ty @@AdamsWrenchTherapy

[@jasonrist6582]

Looks easy enough. Unfortunately I don't' have all the tools nor a good place to work on it. i live in an apartment. Guess I have little choice than to let the local garage do it for $600.