ACURA TL / CL / Honda Accord - CV Axles Replacement

[@elgatogordo9523]

Great video 👍 The process looks similar to my 97 Accord. Next weekend I’ll be installing new front/rear suspension and CV axles. She almost has 300k miles and never been replaced. She’s my daily commuter and has never left me stranded, it’s time for some TLC “)

[@hardlymovingpro]

Thanks for your post. The TLC sounds like a good plan!

[@hardlymovingpro]

I completely agree with you which is why I did a video on re-booting and greasing cv axles. Here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZXClJWPa9mihaM

[@willoldham1457]

By far the best video showing how to do this. Thank you!

[@hardlymovingpro]

You bet!

[@DelysidLuci]

quick, simple, to the point. thank you for great content.

[@hardlymovingpro]

You're welcome!

[@MarkR2367]

You're awesome man you spit it up so that we could not waste our time and you showed us what we needed to see thank you

[@hardlymovingpro]

Thanks 😊!

[@robertperez300]

Dude s/o to the camera man I was able to see evrything perfectly bro he’ll yeah

[@hardlymovingpro]

Thanks!

[@terryzak1742]

Another great video. Saw something "new" to me, that makes perfect sense; putting the car in Neutral to keep load off of the axles and transmission and using the pry-bar to hold the rotor/axle steady for torquing. I'm a little embarrassed to admit I've never done that. Doh!!

[@hardlymovingpro]

A subscriber noted and criticized that I torqued on the axle shaft bolt (180 lbs) with the car in park arguing this could hurt the transmission. So I took that constructive critique to heart and now torque down these nuts with the transmission in neutral.

[@terryzak1742]

@@hardlymovingpro, A brilliant insight!

[@justins5714]

One of the best tutorial videos i have watched good work man

[@hardlymovingpro]

Thanks and appreciate your comment! Check out our other Honda / Acura videos! I'm sure you'll like them as well!

[@jeramytruselo8199]

This is the best tutorial I’ve seen, I’ve got an 05 Acura TL tho. Seems pretty much the same, would you recommend replacing the seal on the driver side? Also what kind of grease are you using? Thank you!!!

[@hardlymovingpro]

Thanks for you comments. TL and the Accord V6 are the same. Would recommend replacing the seal. I use dielectric grease on rubber components.

[@chazbuck777]

Excellent instructional video. Thank you

[@hardlymovingpro]

You bet!

[@bgsound2721]

Straight forward, informative 👍👍👍

[@hardlymovingpro]

Thanks!

[@MrDAzEdNcOnFuSeD]

Great video. About how much am I looking at for both sides roundabout?

[@hardlymovingpro]

New axles are around $100 each. Most shops would charge around 1.5 hours labor for each side (although I can do it in a hour). You'll need to find out the hourly rate charge in your area.

[@TheNotrust]

does tell you how hard trying to get off that axle hub nut off is going to be or how hard its gonna be to get out the actual cv axle is but other then that its subpar video thx

[@Brettisgg]

should that upper bj be replaced due to worn/tearing boot or is it only really necessary once the joint is dried up?

[@hardlymovingpro]

If the boot is split, there's a lot of free play in the ball joint and you don't intend on visiting the suspension for awhile, best to just replace it.

[@LA_Commander]

Is it a good idea to replace the axle seals at the same time since you're already in there?

[@hardlymovingpro]

If leaking yes.

[@alien4x487]

If you hold anther hammer face on the opposite side of the joint that your hitting they'll usually pop off in one or two hits, If that makes sense. Excellent Work. 👍

[@hardlymovingpro]

Yes , that should work as well. Toyota cv springs are a lot tougher.

[@alien4x487]

@@hardlymovingpro Best verbal/visual videos I've ever seen.

[@maxwho24]

I have a 06 TL manual, getting really bad vibrations in the footwell/gas pedal when I reach speeds from 60-80mph. I did a visual inspection of the axles and everything seems to look good, no leaks no play. However I see a leakage going on in the bearing/seal of the intermediate shaft... is this my issue?

[@hardlymovingpro]

Wheels balanced? Roadforce test on tires?

[@maxwho24]

Hardly Moving Productions new tires were replaced and mounted but not sure if it was on a road force unit. My vibration is solely only in the foot area though, steering is perfectly fine. Vibration also goes away once you let off on the gas.

[@hardlymovingpro]

Sounds like you have an axle problem. Cv bearings worn or damaged or the shaft is bent

[@chriztoph3rhammer750]

Why did you have to rotate the axle after you tighten everything up? I will be doing this on my car thanks to your video, I really never worked on my car before, besides oil changes and light things Thanks

[@hardlymovingpro]

You don't have to.

[@larrygarber3265]

Awesome video that helped me out a lot thank you have a wonderful day

[@hardlymovingpro]

Thanks!

Are the two axles the same or are there a left and a right side? Thanks

[@hardlymovingpro]

They're different but looks the same.

[@MagicHandDrawingandElse]

Fantastic video, I'm taken mechanic classes and are about to replace this parts on a acura cl, first, thank you for the great video, is exactly what I need to do. Now, question, how much should I charged to the customer for this job? Sorry about this but will appreciate your comments on this. Thank you. Bless.

[@hardlymovingpro]

Going rate is 1.5 hrs per axle. Hourly rate 40% discount from firestone hrly rate. Parts price whatever Advance auto is charging.

[@bronniesboy]

Hi once you fixed in new one, is there meant to be a little play in the cup to allow for axle movement?

[@hardlymovingpro]

Yes. There should be a little free play.

[@bronniesboy]

@@hardlymovingpro reassuring thank you for your hard work for the community. Any info you can offer in compliance bushings appearing ok but knocking whilst in motion

[@hardlymovingpro]

@@bronniesboy could be a low quality replacement axle. Had that happen to me twice on a CRV axle replacement. Finally fixed by paying for a new vs rebuilt axle.

[@bronniesboy]

@@hardlymovingpro hi assuming you're still referring to the cv joint. I have changed for an aftermarket but all seems good. Hope that's not causing my knocking. I'm not looking at the LCA rear compliance bush. I assume it's still the original and wondering if they can deceivingly knock on the chassis when doing their job

[@sa1nt_john.v1]

The 2005 passenger side doesn't come with the inner spline. I can't find a video or info on how to take it out of the old one.. any tips?

[@hardlymovingpro]

Still should come out is using a pry bar or tool.

[@johnnydang420]

did you have to remove the lower balljoint out of socket?

[@hardlymovingpro]

Not necessary

[@crystalandrist8370]

Can anyone list the tools he is using i am going to attmept this but i have no idea what i am doing or what tools i will need

[@lebronjordan802]

Great video 👍!

[@hardlymovingpro]

Thanks!

[@texasyall948]

So I can buy ball joints and a cv axle and be ok without a press? I’m working on a 04 acura tl

[@hardlymovingpro]

CV axle yes. Upper ball joint is pressed in the control arm, lower ball joint in the steering knuckle. Those have to get pressed out.

[@texasyall948]

So you re used them that’s why you didn’t use a press or change the arms as a whole. Ok. I’m gonna tackle this job today. Thank you for responding. 🍻

[@nateh9512]

Did you need to refill the A/T fluid while doing this? Saw a Scotty Kilmer video and he needed a catch pan for transmission fluid since he pulled the axles

[@hardlymovingpro]

With some cars yes ... with other cars no. Whatever leaks out, just replenish it.

[@ricky2371ify]

Can 2005acra tl axle fix 03 tl driver side ?

[@hardlymovingpro]

Procedure should be pretty much the same.

[@ricbrown5002]

Where are you located? I have a 08 tl that needs every component you just replaced on this car done to mine. I dont have a garage to do. 😢

[@hardlymovingpro]

East of Memphis, TN

[@ricbrown5002]

@@hardlymovingpro hold on fr I'm in kirby Quince area

[@hardlymovingpro]

Send me a email: [e-mail]

[@brianlee7148]

Can you tell me why when you took out the cv axle on the driver side there is no transmission fluid come out? I saw many KZbin video when they took out the cv axle then the transmission drip out Can you explain please?

[@hardlymovingpro]

Depends on the tilt of the transmission when the wheels are off the ground.

[@brianlee7148]

@@hardlymovingpro Thank you so much

[@locdogwitd9]

I have an 06 tl 6spd. Does it make any difference from your vid or will it be literally identical?

[@hardlymovingpro]

Should be close to identical.

[@locdogwitd9]

@@hardlymovingpro how is the wheel not just drop down? Is the control arm holding it?

[@messygreasyhand5465]

thank you for sharing the clip. just out of the curiosity how long does it take you to complete the job realistically. I know the clip it's only 7 minutes but I'm sure it actually takes longer than that.

[@hardlymovingpro]

I quoted the customer 1 hour for each side which makes it 2 hours totals. And that's what I charged. He was quoted 1.5 hrs + by his local repair shop.

[@rovertoalvarado8693]

I have a question. On my passenger side it makes a wiered noise when I turn what do I need to replace

[@hardlymovingpro]

If noise is on a level road with no bumps, it could very well be worn out CV axle bearings. If only with road imperfections, could be worn ball joints, control arm bushings or upper suspension strut mount.

[@rovertoalvarado8693]

@@hardlymovingpro thank very much it is well appreciated ....I only here that noise when I leave the car resting for. Day and then I go and make a left or right turn and I here a wiered noise I wish I had a mechanic that know what's up.. mines left a while back and good mechanics are hard to come bu

[@hardlymovingpro]

@@rovertoalvarado8693 Did you take the wheels off and do some examination?

[@rovertoalvarado8693]

@@hardlymovingpro no not yet because it's a process my brothier has his working truck at the moment and sometimes he leaves and takes his truck to work but this is a job that I would do in the morning it's pretty hot through out the day and in our drive way we have no shade but it sounds like the noise that it makes it's like when a shoulder dislocates ...and then you don't here it when you are in a straight street

[@jdthekidd4065]

I installed my CV axel replaced the Ball joint and once I got everything on we put it in park and makes a grinding noise what could this possibly be?

[@hardlymovingpro]

Grind noise when moving and stationary? If moving, could be bent brake dust shield rubbing against the brake rotor.

[@jdthekidd4065]

​@@hardlymovingproThe grinding noise happens only when i shift the car into park, its unbearable. We replaced the CV the exact way we was suppose to and re assembled everything correcty for fact. I will say when the cv popped out it was due to the balljoint popping out of its socket, which we also replaced, the CV was in good condition just the rubber boot exploded because balljoint. The car after we replaced the CV didnt wanna go in park or in reverse at first then we finally got it to go without force but the wheel wanted to do full rotations for some reason? And at first the rotors wanted to spin while parked? we fixed that as well tho,.. I dont think its the dust sheild because it aint touching the rotors directly , we checked that. We have came to the idea that either the ring on the CV aint wanting to click in, and the threads where you pop it into the transmission arent stripped or nothing and no dust on the surface. The other idea we had was we leaked all the transmission fluid out, because i assumed since cv was attached to the transmission? Last thing I can think of is maybe the parking pin? but i have no idea where that is located and dont exactly know the purpose even after research. I have a 2003 Acura CL Coupe 3.2L hardtop. Thank you anything response helps brotha. - JD

[@hardlymovingpro]

As strange at it may sound, it could be a defective CV axle. I had to replace one on a Honda CRV 3 times. The rebuilt ones could have spotty quality.

[@Mr.PerryRaps]

@@jdthekidd4065 yes it's absolutely because you leaked the transmission fluid out while removing the axle. This literally just happened to one of the cars I was working on. Refill the trans fluid ASAP please. I don't know why this guy doesn't know the reason. It's obviously low trans fluid

[@liltimliltim1284]

Can I change my 2003 Acura RL axle the same way as the TL or they are made different

[@hardlymovingpro]

Yes. The RL has a double wishbone (upper and lower control arms) suspension system.

[@liltimliltim1284]

Thanks, Appreciate it

[@flacko001]

Hey how are the axles holding up? I'm debating right now between oem or after market

[@hardlymovingpro]

Plenty of good quality aftermarket axles.

[@flacko001]

@@hardlymovingpro nice any recommendations brand wise ?

[@Theking-in1in]

Is it recommended to switch both or just switch the passenger only

[@hardlymovingpro]

The axles normally do not require replacement unless: 1. The axle shaft or cv bearing / cage has been damaged (like driving into a large pot hole). 2. The cv boot has split releasing its lubrication grease which will result in pre-mature bearing wear. You can stay ahead of a cv boot split by replacing it and packing it with new grease. Here's a video I made showing you how: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZXClJWPa9mihaM

[@Theking-in1in]

My car shakes when accerate so I'm only changing the passenger side

[@hardlymovingpro]

@@Theking-in1in You should have one or more auto repair shop check it out.

[@Theking-in1in]

@@hardlymovingpro they said bad axle are common problem on hondas.

[@hardlymovingpro]

@The king 101 Ask them how they determined it's a axle issue.

[@Samil101]

Damn this is the best I’ve seen clear shots of everything I has an 2003 TL I’m doing mine in a few day thanks so much👍🏾 very very good production value! New Sub Thanks.

[@hardlymovingpro]

Glad you found it useful!

[@Nino_J]

Can you recommend a good brand of replacement axles? I see a lot of online forums suggesting only using Honda OEM axle, but they are super expensive and I don’t have a ton of extra money. I’m not trying to get the cheapest one available but I’m also not trying to break the bank if that makes sense.

[@hardlymovingpro]

Cardone is a good brand. Never had problems with then. Links provided in the video description.

[@danielmariani7691]

Great video

[@hardlymovingpro]

Thanks!

[@emmanuelcarrion5168]

Is that weight that's on the axle important?

[@hardlymovingpro]

Sorry ... don't understand the question. There's not weight on the axle. It's supported by the transmission and wheel hub.

[@kanglang1274]

My passenger side broke. Can you give me an estimate on Labor cost please?

[@hardlymovingpro]

1 hr the labor rate

[@jeffdickerson19861]

Appreciate you man

[@hardlymovingpro]

You bet!

[@josewilliam6155]

Is this bout the same as a 2010 TL?

[@hardlymovingpro]

Should be very close.

[@foreverfinerthings39]

Where are you located ?

[@hardlymovingpro]

Outside Memphis, TN in Germantown

[@foreverfinerthings39]

How can I book appointments with you ? I live downtown Memphis !

[@petroniloverlarga7449]

The transmission dont have oil!!???

[@pblindguy]

very nice and short

[@hardlymovingpro]

Glad you liked it!

[@youngdex7]

can you jus replace one?

[@hardlymovingpro]

It depends if the axle is damaged or the boot is split

[@validity7256]

Great video nice work

[@hardlymovingpro]

Thanks!

[@validity7256]

@@hardlymovingpro np does this require an alignment after ?

[@Alex-sy7ee]

Very good, helpful video. Thank you! 👍

[@hardlymovingpro]

Glad it was helpful!

[@melvinenriquerodriguesleiv5258]

Gracias me saco de una duda

[@victorgaete1338]

Exelentes videos ,saludos amigo.

[@hardlymovingpro]

Gracias por tu comentario y apoyo!

[@disilberg9896]

😎👍👍👍

[@justinfarris7045]

Noice

[@hardlymovingpro]

Thanks!

[@rafaelluna7903]

Torque 2004 Acura TL

[@ericmanso7355]

Hey this sounds crazy but this does not look hard

[@hardlymovingpro]

You said it! It all comes down to having the tools.

[@doraweisenseel7736]

Goes to fast as nd doesn't explain what he is doing..

[@hardlymovingpro]

You can change the playback speed.

[@Peteiiis]

Boss. I have an 2005 tL with manual transmission. The passenger axle is stuck to the intermediate shaft. Tried hours. No room to stuck a prybar and hammer..... Any advice? Probably gonna try renting an slide gammer tommorow. Thanks in advance

[@hardlymovingpro]

Try using a chisel. hammer in the point of the chisel between the cv cup and bearing to get the CV axle to seperate.

[@petes2feet]

Awesome video, I'm about to do his on a 2005 TL, wish me luck!

[@hardlymovingpro]

Good luck!

[@ericcastillo2776]

@petes2feet how hard was it i just started seeing fluid leaking out my cv boot that is torn and I was about to attempt this

[@hansyisthebomb]

@@ericcastillo2776 make sure you have lots of pb blaster and a 1/2" impact

[@Adammartin1913]

My transmission started leaking almost 5 quarts when I removed the driver side axle what could be the problem I don’t think it’s the seal

[@hardlymovingpro]

If after replacement, most likely a damaged seal.

[@Adammartin1913]

@@hardlymovingpro thank you