2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee - CV Axle Remove and Replace - Passenger Side

This is an edited full length video going through step-by-step what is needed to remove and replace the passenger side CV axle on your Jeep Grand Cherokee. The job took about 2.5 hours because of having to cut the stabilizing links off and of course shooting the video. I apologize in advance for some of the air blowing noise, but it was a very warm day and I needed some air movement. :) Take a look and perhaps this will help you with your project! Cheers!
Timestamps
00:00 Start
00:16 Introduction/What are we working on?
00:28 Wheel/Tire removal
00:50 Summary of steps to do
01:28 Raise drive side of vehicle
01:43 Remove brake caliper assembly
02:16 Axle nut removal
03:14 Rotor removal
03:40 Wheel hub tips
03:55 Upper control arm & ball joint loosening
05:30 Outer tie rod removal
06:08 Stabilizer linkage struggle
07:21 Lower strut bolt & nut
08:58 Finish loosening upper ball joint
09:37 CV Axle & Wheel hub separation
10:52 CV Axle & Differential separation
12:58 CV removed from vehicle
13:32 Old CV axle look-over
14:38 Caution on differential seal
15:12 Finish cutting off stabilizer links
16:20 Install new CV axle
17:40 Reinstall axle seal
17:57 New CV into wheel hub
18:44 Reconnect upper ball joint
19:16 Reinstall verbal walk-thru (what's next!)
20:09 Torque specs
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[@engine16dfd]

You should be sponsored by Harbor Freight. Great video and very informative. Step by step instructions is what I need.

[@dutchmenmodsandrepairs1427]

Thank you for the kind words! I am so glad the video was helpful to you. You made my day! -Dutch

[@charltonarmstrong9022]

Good video.

[@dutchmenmodsandrepairs1427]

Thank you! -Dutch

[@joesanchez3646]

Recommend new axle and ball joint nuts.

[@dutchmenmodsandrepairs1427]

Good points! I didn't do the axle nut because I literally was replacing the wheel hub in a couple days (see my other videos for that!). It would be interesting to know where that "new nut" idea came from. Either an over abundance of caution or perhaps a layover from the ol' castle nut days? Regardless, I would personally say I am on the fence with that...if it they aren't rusted out and torque fine? You still have a valid point and I appreciate your feedback. -Dutch

[@desmondanang2485]

I forgot to put the outer seal (near the wheel hub) back on. Am i good to go or?

[@dutchmenmodsandrepairs1427]

I think you are talking about the thin metal piece? I am not 100% sure of its function. My uneducated guess would be that you are probably okay for the short term, but I would make plans to put it back on as soon as you possibly can....just to be safe and have all original parts back in place. -Dutch