How to replace passenger CV joint on Sebring 200 Avenger 2007 - 2014 (EP 274)

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[@OnlineAutoRepairVideos]

MARK, you are SO RIGHT on NOT removing those strut bolts! I have had to sit here and argue with people on my axle videos because they comment and say it's better to remove it from the strut, and I had to actually sit there and explain to them why you are suppose to remove the lower control arm bolt. Some cars are adjustable at that point, and some are not, but even the ones that are NOT, if you remove those bolts, you still throw off the alignment. Great method!

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

Thanks Timmy! I know a bunch of people are going to disagree with both of us on this. Thanks for the positive feedback! I admit that I don’t always do things the right way, but in this case I have to stand firm and say again to leave those strut bolts alone! Lol!

[@OnlineAutoRepairVideos]

@@unclemarksdiyauto LOL!

[@MeowBangBang92]

I wish i read this comment before I took the strut off

[@jaymortensen642]

If you go to Haynes, who has written car repair books for like 60 years they say remove the 2 strut bolts and leave the knuckle to pivot on the lower ball joint, watching this video you can see by leaving the knuckle on the strut he has to bend the axle to insert over the shaft with the clip because it needs to be a straight shot in not on an angle or the spline will bind on the clip, Haynes also says to have the opening on the clip facing at 6 o'clock while inserting I believe this is because there is less overlap at the section that is cut out because its gone and turned to the 12 o'clock it actually creates more over lap on the opposite side due to the cut out. But hell what ever gets the job done.

[@OnlineAutoRepairVideos]

@@jaymortensen642 Just because it's in a book, doesn't mean it's the best method. Heck, the bible still states to stone a person to death in a case of adultery, and that book has been out MUCH LONGER than Hanes has been repairing vehicles, but you don't see MODERN people doing that today🤣🤣 KZbin is a prime example that people figure out "Tips & Tricks" that make a job a lot faster, and with the same results than a book or repair cd, but just as you were alluding to, it's all preference.

[@angelanuccio2167]

Thanks for that smooth trick you saved us a bunch of money.

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

You are welcome! More Dodge videos on my channel

[@miguelparra1957]

Just what I needed. I'm a DIYer with an impact wrench that is a bit too strong.. long story short I stripped the axle threading and have to replace this part. I was trying to do the lower ball joint! This is much easier than I thought it would be.

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

Hope it goes well, Miguel. Let us know what progress you make!

[@Steve.Nguyen]

I got 253,000 miles on my 07 Sebring. Been having grinding noises when I turn left so I am replacing the CV soon. Thanks for the video!

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

Grinding or humming might be the wheel bearing. Usually the cv joint will make loud clicking or knocking sounds especially as you do a very sharp turn. You could jack up both front wheels with the parking brake on and spin the wheel by hand. (This is check for the wheel bearing) See how each side compares to each other in sound. Also, usually a cv joint will start making noise because the boot has ripped open and grease is coming out and dirt is getting inside. This should be easy to see. Just some ideas Steve. All the best!

[@Steve.Nguyen]

My issue is quite perplexing. I assume the wheel bearing is the same thing as the hub assembly, if so, that was my same initial though and I have replaced it. The noise is still there when I turn my steering wheel past 30 degrees. I also occasionally here a clunk from the same area of my car when I hit a bump or even when I start up my car (kinda like the engine is bumping into something as it starts). I’m not sure if the grinding and clunking noises are related but they do come from the same area (about under the passenger glove box). I have narrowed down the causes to the cv axle or rack and pinion. My hypothesis for the CV axle is that the inner joint is bad which does not produce the typical clicking that a bad outer joint produces. I also speculate that the clunking comes from the engine shaking and causes the play from the inner joint to make noise since the intermediate shaft is connected to the engine and is right next to the inner cv joint. Would love to hear your thoughts on this, thanks again!

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

@@Steve.Nguyen Good info Steve. I have owned front wheel drive cars since the the late 1980's. I have never replaced a inner cv joint or inner boot, but that is not to say that it can't be it. Usually when they click, they are clicking every rotation, and the faster you go, the faster the click. (And usually when turning, unless they are really bad, then could make noise when going straight, but again it should be a steady clicking) Saying that, what I think you are hearing and what you are actually hearing might be 2 different things. Wish I was there to hear it with you Steve. Keep me updated and you can always shoot me a email. (address is in the about section of my channel.

[@LakesideAutobody]

Hey Mark - great video - easy to watch and learn from. Thanks for sharing😊

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

Thanks. Any constructive criticism as to what would have made this video better? You never know what might have been missed until a trusted friend says something. You can always send me a email as well. (Listed in my about page)

[@lococooter1]

Thank you , you are a master , i am doing exactly the same as the video , best regards from mexico 🇲🇽

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

You are too kind. Just be safe and go slow. All the best from Canada!

[@dimitricavazos1059]

First video that was actually helpful. Thanks

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

Thanks for the kind words! Slowly, my videos are getting better & better. Every time I make one, I try to find ways to improve.

[@dimitricavazos1059]

@@unclemarksdiyauto first video that actually showed me the pin and explained why a front end alignment would need to be done if I would have done it the other way.

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

@@dimitricavazos1059 Thanks for your kind words! All the best!

[@geyser3445]

Good detailed vid.

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

Thanks Pete! I am trying to make them as detailed as possible with better lighting, but it sure slows the job down! Hope this vid helps someone!

[@turbotom416]

never too old to save money

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

So true Tom!

[@turbotom416]

put the opening of the clip to the top.

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

I should have asked you before I did it! Next time I will put the opening to the top! Thanks Tom!

[@davidpresss9103]

Excelente video

[@northpoint1039]

Thanx Mark :) . Wonder if some grease would help hold that clip in place while you put in the new axle. (?).

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

Tom Cook (dodge mechanic) just suggested installing the clip open side up. Now we know!

[@jber9569]

The extra effort is well worth the time and expense of an alignment. I would suggest wearing gloves though. Just saying. Lol But I do appreciate the video.

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

Yes, I am bad for skipping the gloves. On the new Grand Caravans, those 2 bolts don’t affect the alignment. It is fixed from the factory and if it’s out, a special kit has to be purchased to change the geometry.

[@OnlineAutoRepairVideos]

I don't mean to laugh at you hitting your finger, but man does that remind me of those painful times, LOL!!!!

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

You can laugh! I think it is good that people see sometimes you can hurt yourselves & that things can go wrong! Sometimes, people just need a laugh to make their day! Stay safe Timmy.

[@OnlineAutoRepairVideos]

@@unclemarksdiyauto So true Mark, and too!

[@djsi38t]

A allen head socket would have been ideal for that ball joint to prevent it from spinning like you used the 8mm on the tie rod end.Quite an informative video and a great way to save money.For myself,over 300 dollars would be saved doing it myself.axle shafts are triple the price at my local garage...plus another 200 in labor...so yeah near 500 bucks or at least 400 to have this done...ouch!

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

If you have a few tools, can be safe working on these and have some patients, money can be saved.

[@clintlightfoot2852]

Excellent

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

Hope it was of help, Clint.

[@DIYVariety]

Thanks bud great as always

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

Thank you, Heterogeneity Rocks, for watching! A lot of vehicles replacing the cv joint it similar to the way this one is done. A bit of a pain to do, but a easy way to make a days wage in a hour or 2.

[@krashkwads4688]

its my second time replacing this on the same 2013 200 touring...this time I'm replacing the hub so trying to make it short and not take off any ball joints

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

If your replacing the same hub again, might you have not torqued it to the right spec? Over torque, or under torque the bolt on the cv axle will cause stress on the hub bearing causing premature wear.

[@krashkwads4688]

@@unclemarksdiyauto good to know, this is the first time replacing hub 2nd for the cv axle...the car has almost 200,000 mi....just finished this afternoon. the first time I replaced the cv axle was after a wreck that destroyed the original. probably not torqued to spec but I really don't care it's an around town beater now and I don't drive it very far I work from home

[@krashkwads4688]

@@unclemarksdiyautoI plan on taking to a local shop for alignment, will have them torque to spec...thanks for the tip!

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

@@krashkwads4688 I believe the torque spec is 118 Ft Lbs for the cv nut. (Nut is one time use I believe) I will double check the specs to be sure. Just a few fl lbs either way could wear the hub bearing too soon. Let us know how it all goes,

[@vjiglesias5815]

I dont know why people remive the ball joint and tierod, more risk. Just pop the 2 bolts and nuts to strut and brackets holding the brake line and speed sensors. Thats it

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

Because on some vehicles, (especially all the older ones), those 2 bolts adjust the camber and once messed with requires a wheel alignment, other wise your ties will wear out. So instead of chancing this is one that might mess with the adjustment, you do the safe thing & pop the lower control arm.

[@robertonunez8472]

Gracias por el video me alludo mucho

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

¡De nada mi amiga! ¡Todo lo mejor desde Manitoba, Canadá!

[@deandigiacomo391]

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[@Peter-n4x]

I've replaced CV joint on 2004 Chrysler pacific.. right side. Now the vehicle is not moving..I can hear it shift..

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

@@Peter-n4x not sure what you mean, you can hear it shift. The shaft went completely into the transmission, or was it only a half shaft? Might you have bought the wrong one and it isn’t connected to the transmission? Did you try looking underneath again and make sure you can see everything is hooked up?

[@Peter-n4x]

@@unclemarksdiyauto yes I have checked out the vehicle. I've started up put in drive,, but speed meter.goes up to 20 mph.just by sitting in car. But no movement. Just a little whistle noise..

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

@@Peter-n4x Something does not make sense. It is like it’s not hooked up. (Not sure how that is possible.) I would jack the side up that you just did, and see if you can spin the wheel by hand in park & then in neutral. (Use Jack stands, and vehicle NOT running) You might have to get a friend to turn the tire as you watch underneath.

[@Peter-n4x]

@@unclemarksdiyauto okay..I checked the wheel.. it'll turn even in park.. with one wheel jack up.could it be wrong CV shift.?.

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

It sure could be. Sure sounds like it.

[@queenstownkid]

a horse my thumb 5 weeks later still sore lol

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

Hit your thumb? Ouch! It seems to take way longer for the pain to go away then it did when we were in our 20's.

[@queenstownkid]

@@unclemarksdiyauto shoulda said a horse a rope and my numb ...ouchhhhh

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

@@queenstownkid Ouch for sure!