How to Replace CV Axle / Drive Shaft on Honda Ridgeline - Front Right & Left (Complete Guide)

[@MCFIXIT]

The Tools: • Drive Shaft / AV Axel - FRONT RIGHT (Napa Remanufactured - NCV 956284) - www.napaonline.com/en/p/CVQ95... • Drive Shaft / AV Axel - FRONT LEFT (Napa Remanufactured - NCV 956283) - www.napaonline.com/en/p/CVQ95... • Pickle Fork set - amzn.to/2X94HyQ • Floor Jack (3 Ton) - amzn.to/2R7G96H • Jackstand (3 Ton)- amzn.to/3f3ABC5 • Pilers - amzn.to/3lEU6WF • Gloves - amzn.to/3bbfEnu • Safety Glasses - amzn.to/3ux25GO • Shop Towels - amzn.to/2SC8D93 • Ratchet - amzn.to/3xWjE5g • 17mm, 19mm, 22mm Socket - Basic Socket Set - amzn.to/3fjRoBd • 36mm socket - amzn.to/37sz6Kf • 17mm, 19mm Wrench - Basic Set - amzn.to/3jzlMcJ • 1in Wrench - amzn.to/3ArUuf1 • 1/2in Impact Drill (Rigid) - amzn.to/3vVDUBZ • Torque Stick - amzn.to/33wFTR2 • Impact Sockets (Metric) -amzn.to/3etXiQU • Torque Wrench - amzn.to/3fEIrDi • 18in Breaker Bars - amzn.to/3lLDpZA • Flat Head Screwdriver - amzn.to/2RAjTlU • Long Flathead Screwdriver - amzn.to/3CCDCED • Hammer - amzn.to/2VBhF7V • Rummer Mallet - amzn.to/3jDa5le • Sledge Hammer - amzn.to/3ywEurD • Penetrating Oil - amzn.to/3yyyoqV • Oil Pan - amzn.to/3CteDDq • Tie Rod Puller Tool - amzn.to/3lKJ3v6 • Crow Bar - amzn.to/3s0B9yC 00:00 - Start of Video 00:07 - The Problem 00:31 - The Tools 02:10 - Jacking up the Truck 05:00 - Front Left (Driver) CV Axle / Drive Shafter 23:03 - Front Right (Passenger) CV Axle / Drive Shafter 42:00 - Putting the Truck back down 42:40 - Closing of Video This video works on many makes and models. Check out my website at mcfixit.us Disclaimer: Due to factors beyond the control of MC FIX IT, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information in the video, post, blog, or social media. MC FIX IT assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. If you feel uncomfortable at any time. Stop and go to a professional. MC FIX IT recommends safe practices when working on vehicles, your house, or any other project and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of MC FIX IT, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not MC FIX IT. #mcfixit #autorepair #hondaridgeline -- Supplies used to record this video: * GoPro Hero 7 Black - amzn.to/3f3ALtb * 256GB Flash Drive - amzn.to/33pAueG * Vlogging Frame - amzn.to/33tajE0 * GoPro Pro 3.5mm Mic Adapter - amzn.to/2RCURCu * Youmic Lavalier Lapel Mic - amzn.to/2R55sWX * Boom Stand (tripod) - amzn.to/3bdkQaw * 5/8” to 1/4” adapter (boom to blogging frame- amzn.to/3txrVsM * Portable Battery Powerbank- amzn.to/3vJQc0q * 6ft USB to USB-C (powerbank to GoPro)- amzn.to/3uAS5MH

[@BruceGinkel]

You make great, high-quality, well recorded and informative videos! Keep up the great work!

[@MCFIXIT]

Thanks so much! I hope you have a great weekend!

[@jamesjackson3548]

Wow, you have all new suspension on this truck. I needed to pretty much do all these things plus get sway bar links. Thanks for this video and a few others i've seen!

[@MCFIXIT]

Glad to help! thanks for watching and commenting.

[@derrikwest2121]

Great video. You make this look so easy to do!

[@MCFIXIT]

Thank you! Have a great day!

[@wizardonthejob]

Another $250 saved. THANK YOU!!!

[@MCFIXIT]

You are welcome! Hope you have a great day!

[@rossgee2950]

The shaft cost me $225 in Canada at NAPA. Service at the dealer in Airdrie was quoted at $750, shaft included. Where are you that it only costs $250 installed?

[@wizardonthejob]

@@rossgee2950 I'm just talking about the labor. It was going to cost me about that much in labor to have a mechanic do it. now I'm going to do it myself.

[@rossgee2950]

@@wizardonthejob That makes sense. Not a bad price for the labour, though. I just installed the right shaft in mine. Because of rusted parts and since the shaft was very resistant to popping loose, it took me 4 hours. Had to drop a section of the exhaust to get a rod in line with the end of the shaft to bang it loose.

[@emmanuelcacao6554]

Thank you for this video! I just did my strut replacement! Looking forward doing control arm!

[@MCFIXIT]

Glad it helped! Thanks for watching. I’ve got videos on the control arm too

[@Dancing_Alone_wRentals]

I've got a collection of those green jacks....I should be all set to get started! tHanks for the video

[@MCFIXIT]

You are welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@Dancing_Alone_wRentals]

@@MCFIXIT tHank you again... (Have you done the engine mounts?)

[@Lee-zi1zb]

I’m so glad I watched this! My passenger side cv axle did not click in and I thought it was in. I can grab the cv axle(where you had to put a screw driver to knock it out) and wiggle it…that’s probably my vibration issue! Thanks for the video!

[@MCFIXIT]

You are welcome. I’m glad to hear it was helpful! Have a great day and good luck on your project!

[@Lee-zi1zb]

@@MCFIXIT So I had no luck getting my cv axle to seat. I am using a brand new aftermarket and I’m wondering if that’s my problem. I have a OEM cv axle on the way and hopefully I have better luck getting it to seat in place. I can still wiggle the part where you had to hit with your screw driver, but the smaller opening part looks flush up against the transfer case. I just don’t get it. If all else fails I’ll have to take it in which I always try to avoid, but sometimes I have to swallow my pride lol.

[@MCFIXIT]

I, sorry. That’s got to be frustrating. What brand did you try? I hope the Honda part fits properly for you!

[@thebrodnaxs8304]

Ratcheting wrench would work great in this application.

[@MCFIXIT]

Definitely a good option! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@marlonburgos5056]

Axle seals ok?

[@bettysmith1126]

Thanks for the tool list and the specks on the bolts

[@MCFIXIT]

Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

[@j.wesley674]

Thanks for making this video!

[@MCFIXIT]

You are welcome. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@jamescdean9010]

Love your Ridgeline videos, I've learned a TON. But please tell me how those NAPA remanufactured CV axles are holding up? I'm looking at how to remove, clean and re-boot the existing ones, but wow, what a process!

[@MCFIXIT]

Great! Over 30k on them and not a single issue! Thanks for watching :)

[@jamescdean9010]

OK, I'm convinced!. I'll go with those too, but hold on to the old ones and learn to refurb them.

[@jamescdean9010]

I intend to replace on the front end: struts, sway bars, lower control arms, tie rod ends, and sway bar bushings and CV axle. That will keep this retiree busy for a while. Thanks again for motivating me.

[@MCFIXIT]

You are welcome. Best of luck on your projects!

[@MCFIXIT]

Good idea. I haven’t done that yet. I gave mine to my neighbor who scraps and blacksmiths. He loves all my old car parts

[@tylerdavis6652]

Do you have a video on doing wheel studs for the ridgeline?

[@MCFIXIT]

I did record it but it failed to record the whole thing so I never released it. They are pretty inexpensive from Honda and only moderately difficult. Removing the dust shield is key in getting them out easily.

[@mr.smithstube5701]

Do you have a video on changing out the seal on the cv axle on the driver's side? Mine is leaking like crazy!

[@MCFIXIT]

Yes, it just posted a few days ago!

[@bryanm9880]

Great videos!! How are the axels holding up, any vibration or shaking steering wheel issues??

[@MCFIXIT]

Doing great! No issues at all! I’m glad I fixed them

[@emilytomson9353]

Overall GREAT video!

[@MCFIXIT]

Glad you think so!

[@americajanson8848]

Supper great video, I'm a woman but i going to give it a try, thanks so much

[@MCFIXIT]

Best of luck! Thanks for watching and commenting. How'd the project go?

[@jamescdean9010]

Is it not necessary to also replace those inner seals when replacing the cv axles?

[@MCFIXIT]

I ended up changing my drivers side seal. There’s only one and it’s there. The axle goes through the transmission. I’ve got a video on my page about that. Thanks for askingn

[@ParthPatel-xq9nt]

Mine 06 started Vibrating like crazy when going over 60 and its only doing it while accelerating and pressing gas! What you thing it could be?

[@MCFIXIT]

Where do you feel the vibration from? Front? Back? A side? I'd look under it for anything loose or broken - tie rods, struts, axle, cv joint, etc. I'd look at that area first. That's not normal and can lead to a more serious issue or wreck if not fixed if it's vibrating like crazy.

[@SubAlllStar]

Same issue on my 06 Ridgeline. Have you found the issue yet?

[@ParthPatel-xq9nt]

@@SubAlllStar hi sorry for late reply been really busy but I haven’t found solution i got wheel balanced and tires rotated but no lick but you know it doesn’t vibrate sometimes i don’t get it what it is? And feel like it vibrates less in rain

[@SubAlllStar]

@@ParthPatel-xq9nt I ordered new axles and lower control arms. I plan on installing this weekend. I'll let you if that does it for me.

[@ParthPatel-xq9nt]

@@SubAlllStar yes please let me know thank you

[@BradleyCox]

How do you prevent over or under torquing the axel nut when installing it with an impact wrench?? You said you want 250lbs/ft.

[@MCFIXIT]

Honestly, it’s more by feel. Don’t hold it down and let it really get to work on there. Eventually I’ll buy a ratcheting torque wrench that goes up to 250 foot pounds. There’s not a whole a lot of applications for it though so I have not bought one yet.

[@thatguyfrom275]

Is there not a gasket where the cv shaft meets the trans ?

[@MCFIXIT]

Yes there is. I had another video for that here kzbin.info/www/bejne/qp_capSJrrR1m5Y

[@gray5857]

Commented on the wrong video... im tryibg to track down a clunking noise. And seems i found the cv axles slide side to side and make a clunk... this normal?

[@MCFIXIT]

No. They should not make a noise and move. They should on move side to side. My main issue was the grease was leaking out which means they would be failing soon. You don't want them to go out and not have them changed. It can be very dangerous.

[@FJcruisin07]

Do you need to add trans fluid after doing the cv axles since you lose some fluid?

[@MCFIXIT]

No, you will want to check to make sure you are at the full line though!

[@andrefournier5782]

Is it not necessary to replace the transmission fluid that came out…🧐

[@MCFIXIT]

I always try to replace in the amount of fluid I lose. It may not be 100% necessary, but it is something good to do.

[@maxpower9848]

Why did you cut out how to remove the inboard pass. C.v. housing shell that's locked by the sir clip? You just reached in and removed it by hand? In my 43 years as a mechanic I have NEVER had that happen! You used repackaged dorman parts from Napa????? How much vibration afterword?

[@MCFIXIT]

Very vibration. Yes they were redone ones. Many of them are not the right size unless you get repacked or Honda ones. They are often off by a 1/4 in or more in length. Locks are in the end and when you pull out directly they pop. I didn’t mean to cut anything out. It’s a direct pull and then a direct pop back into place with the new locks that are built into it.

[@brucenewell172]

Good

[@MCFIXIT]

Thanks! Have a great day!

[@One-way]

🫡 Thanks for the instruction and the 3D hammering… thought you were gonna whack the camera 😂

[@MCFIXIT]

Yeah, I was a bit worried too. But my go pro has been pretty abused over the years making videos, so I'm sure it would have been fine, lol!

[@christymurray3952]

You can get ratcheting wrenches

[@MCFIXIT]

Great tip! There are many tools you can buy to get the job done! I typically just use what I have available. It might take a few extra moments, but he gets the job done.

[@ethanforry8851]

That's a lot of fluid on the right side coming out fo the cv boot.

[@MCFIXIT]

Yeah, it was in need of repair!

[@bobx3646]

Do you have to fill the transmission fluid back since some came out?

[@MCFIXIT]

Great question. I did check the transmission dip stick and it was still in good range. Such a small amount came out that I am not worried about it. If you lose a lot of transmission fluid then it would be good for you to top off on the correct amount. Thanks for watching and commenting!