VIBRATION FIX: Honda/Acura Inner Axle Joint and Boot Replacement

[@fzghbkhvgfhhgv3524]

8 years later and your still helping people out ..👍

[@Heeltoe.]

20 years ago in though ;)

[@pinoyeh]

Very informative and applies to any vehicle using a CV axles. Most garages will say that this it just laborious, they will suggest to do a full replacement of the axle joint.

[@ChavezDIY]

Thanks for the video. I did this job about a year ago and learned something new in your video...those bands on the inner CV joint are called double rolled bands for a reason, hahah. I rolled it once, used the tool, set the punch. Its been good though, no issues.

[@xilence9822]

Very clear and descriptive, I needed to know the direction of the three bearing, and you gave me the answer, Thank you!!

[@thebikevoid2732]

Just got my axles swapped on my Acura TSX (JUST bought the car used). They were aftermarket, so there is still a tiny bit of wobbling around 40km/hr. Shop says it's intermediate shaft, but I'm not so sure. I picked up my old factory axles, and am thinking of ordering this kit. Is it worth trying to install the kit on the after market axle? And is it true that the passenger side is USUALLY the culprit? Thanks!

[@Kylesasian]

did you ever end up doing just the passenger side? also did you rebuild the oem or aftermarket axle?

[@tonyisme4934]

At 240000 mi I'm re-booting my LH side driver side axle. Spider bearings are still good there's no wobble on the axle. I bought a super high quality heavy equip black moly NLGI #2 Swepco grease. I figure these axles have lasted 26 years and they were built well the game from the factory so I'm just going to keep them going. Dont trust parts store axles. I used Honda boots, on the remaining boots I used 303 marine Aerospace conditioner and ATP 205 reseal for rubber.

[@ElReySupr3me]

Great video. Thank you so much. Helped me rebuild my rd1 oem cv axles.

[@Heeltoe.]

Glad it helped!!

[@bronniesboy]

What was the condition of half shaft main bearing. Don't want to get caught out with doing the 3 bearing kit change and find out it was the half shaft bearing. Although it is definitely the 3 bearing joint set that wiggling around up down in and out

[@Heeltoe.]

Main shaft bearing? You mean, the Jack Shaft / intermediate shaft carrier bearing? I didn't inspect it. I've never seen one go bad.

[@bronniesboy]

@@Heeltoe. That's the fella 😅! Yes the carrier bearing feels solid but soon as you move out toward the wheel, the bucket🪣 that houses the 3 ring bearing set feels loose. This is the only loose item left. Everything else has been changed, drplks, shks and top hat, upper wishbone. Lower ball joint and lower wishbone solid. No vibrations from the shaft but just constant knocking/clonking at moderate town speeds

[@bronniesboy]

Hi to do it insitu as you did, what needs to be removed at the wheel end? Is it shock absorber fork and upper ball joint?

[@Heeltoe.]

Just take the fork out that's really it.

[@Heeltoe.]

Oh sorry the fork and the ball joint.

[@bronniesboy]

@@Heeltoe. thx, just to clarify that you refer to the upper ball joint from the upper wishbone so that the knuckle can release?

[@Heeltoe.]

​@@bronniesboyno the lower one.

[@bronniesboy]

Did what you recommended. Perfect

[@Kylesasian]

Whats the process/ parts I have to remove or unbolt to get the axle joint out from the intermediate shaft?

[@Heeltoe.]

It just slides on and clips with a circlip on the inside...You knock it off with some hammer whacks.

[@randomdude6240]

For the 3rd gen tl is oem kit or fast line kit better to use. I am lowered and replaced passenger side axle with aftermarket and still get vibrations after 75 mph 😢

[@Heeltoe.]

There aren't Fastline kits available for the TL. OEM ones really are best. The OEM are the smoothest, probably just need new ones. Heeltoe can help!

[@randomdude6240]

@@Heeltoe. you guys are the best, ty. This the reason why I don’t hesitate buying anything through you guys

[@apcondesignsolutions5605]

DID HE INSTALLED THE LARGE BAND ON RUBBER

[@Heeltoe.]

Large band on the rubber?

[@bronniesboy]

That spider joint must be tough to take those whacks

[@Heeltoe.]

It's very hard yes.

[@bronniesboy]

After the inner joint job, if the outer cv is not leaking or giving any symptoms is it still worth pulling back the boot to regresse, or is it a matter of if it ain't broke don't fix it

[@Heeltoe.]

If the boot is still in good condition and it's not making noise, don't mess with it.

[@GhadSpeed]

I'm rebuilding my OEM inner CV boot for my 2012 Honda Si. The boot finally tore after 200K and caused vibration at high speeds. long story short. Installed a Duralast Gold brand from Autozone, now my car is vibrating at 20-25 mph stops and disappears comes back at 80mph. smh. Honda said they have a national back order on OEM parts with no ETA. No worries though. There's salvage junkyards and ebay motors.

[@Heeltoe.]

OEM is best on the right side axle.

[@TrueBeingRealization]

I have a question. I had a bad axle that was causing shaking at highway speeds I got them replace at a shop with new aftermarket axles and it fixed my issue. But right after they were replaced I now have a vibration at 25mph only that was not there before. If I accelerate quickly I don't even feel it. I believe aftermarket axle is causing this. But is it ok to drive with it this way ? I have been for 3 months now and it has not gotten worse or anything.

[@Heeltoe.]

Key word is "aftermarket axles."

[@renatohoxha561]

Hi, I just want to ask you is there anything that holds the tripod staying inside the housing when you’re installing and not coming out down the road thanks.

[@Heeltoe.]

The other end of the axle is fixed in the hub. So the axle can only telescope so far.

[@mrbigbuds1745]

Hey I'm having a problem with my rsx only happens out of the blue on the passenger side randomly shakes from 40-60 mph for a minute I can't figure it out tbh

[@oneday3857]

So I had the cv axles replaced on my 1999 civic because I replaced the transmission and engine and still cause shaking took it too. Shop and they didn’t know they suggested I start replacing all suspension parts they said they don’t know if till fix the shaking so I need help

[@Heeltoe.]

The shop told you to keep replacing parts until the shaking stopped??? Lol, find a new shop.

[@oneday3857]

@@Heeltoe. exactly

[@M4V3RiCkU235]

8 years later: Took a pothole very hard during the night. It was completely dark - couldn`t see a sh*t. My lower ball joint simply popped up. Same for the CV axle. I had to call for a "platform" to get back home. When I removed the boot from cv axle - I was wondering why the ballbearings came so easily from the tripod! I wonder if from the shock did I lose some parts, bot no. There is nothing to hold them in place.

[@src4409]

The whole front suspension works in unison to hold the cv axle in.

[@Heeltoe.]

They came apart because the ball joint allowed the axle to stretch and it dislodged the bearings. As you can see the video shows how it is assembled.

[@moccina]

Great tutorial. Wouldn't it make more sense, since you have to dissassemble the knuckle anyway, to just replace the complete inner & outer assembly with a new cv joint, and do the hub bearings & ball joints while you have everything apart ?

[@Heeltoe.]

That does make sense if the other parts mentioned are bad as well. But there is little point in replacing parts that are not worn out, or may have recently been replaced. The point of this method is really that there is minimal disassembly. This inner joint itself is a common issue with this car, and so it likely need replacement much sooner than the other items you are talking about. And lastly, removing the large nut at the end of the axle is difficult for a DIY person at home, and this method shows how to the inner joint without messing with the outer nut.

[@moccina]

HeeltoeAuto Ah yes, the axle nut is a bear. Nothing a 3/4 inch socket and giant breaker bar can't handle though. But I get your point.

[@jimmydoan007]

Thank you!!!!

[@soilBGuRu420]

So you only need to replace the inner joint nd not the outer joint???

[@Heeltoe.]

For repairing a vibration when accelerating yes that is right.

[@kidnman4605]

Will this kit work with my 2010 tsx v6?

[@Heeltoe.]

We can get axle joint kits for the CU4 yes.

[@wscott0709]

2011 TSX owner here. Is this the kit for me to get rid of the driveline vibration?

[@wscott0709]

Also how do you determine which side is causing the issue?

[@Heeltoe.]

We got your kit here: www.heeltoeauto.com/honda-genuine-inner-axle-joint-and-boot-kit-2009-14-acura-tsx-cu2.html MOST of the time the right side is the one you want to get. That usually fixes the issue or mostly fixes is. Less often you change the left. Many customers elect to do both at the same time.

[@MikeBouffard]

Soooo, the part I'm missing is how did you remove the inner CV joint initially? Those steps would be helpful, as the video starts with the inner CV already out of the transmission.

[@Heeltoe.]

That step is pretty basic. You remove the lower ball joint and lower shock fork mount, then pop the axle from the transmission with a pry-bar.

[@glennjr15]

One of the bearings inside of my inboard joint has a cracked casing. I don't know how that could happen but it did. Is there a part number for the bearing alone? I only see a part number for the whole joint (case, tripod, etc).

[@Heeltoe.]

Unfortunately the bearings aren't sold separately.

[@glennjr15]

HeeltoeAuto , Thanks, I'm going to try a junkyard, our members on a forum who may have a CV joint laying around...

[@eddiepay806]

Hi, when im moving the axle back and forth i can hear a knocking sound? Does it mean i need to grease it up?

[@galarciso]

whats the name of the part of the 0:56 please i really need it, like and sub new

[@Heeltoe.]

There are multiple parts shown at the time. I am changing an inner joint kit here. www.heeltoeauto.com/honda-genuine-inner-axle-joint-and-boot-kit-2004-08-acura-tsx.html

[@hussali8838]

Would this get rid of any vibration when celebrating mine is horrible from 10-30 then goes away and gets more horrible after 60. I put after marker rh axles by cardone and it made it worst

[@hussali8838]

Also do you guys ship to Canada ?

[@ChavezDIY]

Yes, it takes care of the vibration. I had the same issue, the inner cv joint on the passenger side was worn. I bought the kit from Heel Toe which is a lil cheaper compared to buying all the parts from the dealer. Alternately you can purchase remanufactured OEM axles from the dealer (which costs the same and you get two joints assembled instead of one), but youll have to deal with the core charge and return the original.

[@mikeelize20]

I got into an accident a week ago and messed Inner Axle Joint and Boot. Where can I buy it?

[@Heeltoe.]

+mikeelize20 Shop for one on oem.heeltoeauto.com and message us through the site there if you need assistance, or give us a ring!

[@S13Kupo]

What side do you find to be the culprit of the vibration? I recently had my axles replaced with cardones, and the vibration returned within a week. From what I read online, I can either get this kit, oem axles or insane axles to solve this problem. Thanks!

[@Heeltoe.]

It could be either side but more commonly is the right side.

[@GIZZMOTORSPORTS]

@@Heeltoe. i see you said right on your website too. But there and in the vid you are doing the left. Which side should we replace first?

[@Heeltoe.]

@@GIZZMOTORSPORTS the right side. The video is just showing the replacement process which is the same on both sides

[@brandon184839]

why not just replace the whole axle itself and save nearly 200 bucks?

[@Heeltoe.]

This is a reasonably solution SOMETIMES but not usually for late model cars. The TSX in particular DOES NOT respond well to aftermarket axles. Vibrations will continue. This is THE BEST solution we have found to fixing TSX axle vibration to date.

[@hairydeck]

Good thing mine ripped apart so I got to skip the beginning lol

[@TheNYgolfer]

3:47 I hope you don't work on airplanes...lol Beating it on with a steel hammer? Seriously now? Even with a brass hammer I wouldn't do that. Why did you feel it necessary to stop using the socked and go to the hammer alone???? I stopped watching at that point..

[@Heeltoe.]

No I don't work on airplanes. The inside of the socket did not have enough relief to allow the tripod to fully seat. You don't have to do it they way I do. This is how the parts go together, and clearly you can get it done your own way. The fact I used a hammer when you would not do so does not invalidate the point of the video.