How To Rebuild a Constant Velocity (CV or Birfield) Joint

[@endurofan9854]

a very clear and straight forward tutorial sir... the best video i've seen regarding CV joint 👌

[@JnksFINRG]

Superb video, did my first CV rebuild with help of this one and everything went smoothly. 👍

[@ruslan2676]

Simple and straightforward, very good tutorial 👏👏👏

[@lilrome204]

FOR SURE HELPED WHEN DOING CV AXLE BOOTS ON PORSCHE, AUDI AND VW

[@ChannelConnect82]

I'm trying to do the same job, gonna be very helpful in the process of getting the job done. Thanks for video 👊

[@Nemesis2747]

Saw this video last week and what i learned from here saved me yesterday. Replacing the axle on my Audi i removed a ziptie holding on the inner joint too early and the balls started falling out when positioning the axle. Cleaned and greased the balls and put them back in saving me a headache.

[@jacksegond7163]

Good vid for half the job. Would like to know how you separate the rest of the cv tho? How do you get the long shaft out?

[@SantosRiveraPR75]

Thank you from Puerto 🇵🇷 Rico 👍

[@deshmitter5717]

Sir i dont find this hammering mathod to dismantle ihe cv joint is a right way as it can damage the balls and ball race too.

[@amana1480]

Does it matter if the balls go back in different positions compared to how they were removed?

[@teejays2553]

All parts lightly oiled, brass drift and Soft hammers of various materials ?

[@longobardir]

Yeah like really? Wtf? I thought I was bad. "the punch is just ever so slightly softer than the balls and cage so lets beat it in with a sledge."

[@olenaerhardt7725]

How do you know which side is broken, the one to the wheel or the one to the transmission? I replaced CV Axles on 2001 Saturn SL2 like 1 - 1.5 years ago, and now it started to give a slight clicking noise on sharp turns to the right (when you basically go on the circle in clockwise direction). When the car goes straight, no noise, so I think it is the left (DS) CV Axle. Maybe I moved it too much on installation, maybe just such aftermarket part (though it is Cordona, seems like no complaints about them). So, if I remove that CV Axle, can I find out somehow which side of it has a problem? Or it is better to take apart both ends? Thank you for the informative film.

[@OSCARANDRES039]

How do you remove the spline shaft from the rased??

[@pragasamsupiahs8419]

Good job sir.Thanks for the Video.greetings from Malaysia. 😊😊

[@ssmwalker]

Hi guys. Great video. However, what I don't understand is that when pulling apart a good working VB join / Birfield, the whole thing moves around nicely, but during re-assemby the Birfield seems to be very tight. How do we get this re-assemblrf Birfield to become as loose as the original?

[@stoker20]

I'm surprised no lubrication was used!!! Very interesting. Replaced an outer boot on my Honda today. Someone warned about balls falling out but that was never a worry for me. Must be worn as hell if the balls fall out. Mine was almost as tight as that one.

[@artnoll]

Great video, great voice over. Think I would try this on somebody else's CV joint before mine.

[@budhihart8161]

In indonesia..we fix cv joint....by recondition the cage....and the sound gone away....and only for 6 dollars minus the boot

[@PUBLICIDADECOS]

@@budhihart8161 How do you recondition the cage?...

[@budhihart8161]

@@PUBLICIDADECOS if the cage is symetric .just reverse it..put inside to outside.. But if not..then just weld and re shape the inner side of the cage with grinder

[@PUBLICIDADECOS]

thanks, @@budhihart8161

[@PUBLICIDADECOS]

Thanks, @@budhihart8161 ...It will be great if you make a video of that recondition :)

[@havelpants5248]

My question is, if a cv joint is mishandled and comes apart inside the boot, can it be reassembled whether the boot is left on or not? Or was that something that would damage components and need them replaced?

[@ricardoilagan5174]

Nice video but why didn't applied the grease before re-install the parts?

[@dixonmarrah7564]

Hi low range garage, we do follow up all your tube videos me and my younger brother. Me and my younger brother we a garage on our own. But Your healthy support towards tools. like Jack stands, air wrench, hub seal tools etc. With thanks.

[@jasonirvin6782]

Thank you so much YEARS Later!

[@narancs5]

Why are you not using any grease in the assembly?

[@vinny6935]

This is great - thank you so much for sharing this video!

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[@gusrohan9868]

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[@trinifirst6702]

It's good to promote rebuilding rather than replacing.

[@CHEVYK10]

A lost art in this world

[@crxdelsolsir]

Throw away society all in the name of greed (but disguised as efficiency and warranty security). Manufacturers = Financially Wins as it gets to sell you more than you need (whole assemblies) increasing profits Mechanics = Financially Wins by having a higher Profit margin on top of more expensive whole assemblies. Wins again as the fix is faster (ensures profit consistency per job). Customer = Financially Loses due to paying a lot more for buying whole assemblies. Environment = Loses due to more pollution manufacturing and more pollution as land fill

[@eze8024]

Today's society is too quick to throw away and buy, instead of fixing.

[@danielschubert4958]

As a mechanic while I agree rebuilding is a good thing to know how to do, in certain situations like cvs it’s usually actually cheaper for the customer to replace the unit rather than getting it rebuilt so to the extra cost of labour spent rebuilding. If doing it yourself then definitely rebuilding is much cheaper

[@jessjohn6157]

Why isnt anything being greased before assembly?

[@nimalasirirandombage5966]

Won't it damage when tapping on the cage and the bolls at least even little bit. isn’t there any other way to push this balls in ? somehow this is very very excellent explanation and very clear sound and expressed it in attractive manner .

[@Interventor-xn5bs]

Excellent video ! In Brazil, CV joint spare are not sold...

[@RKubernac]

Thanks for the video definitely helped me but one question I have is would a brass punch and hammer be a better choice? Watching you installing it by hammering on the ball with a steel punch, did it not leave a flat spot?

[@lowrangeoffroad1]

That is a good question. These parts are super hard. We took this joint apart several times with these tools and there was not sign of any damage at all. We have tried brass and found that brass flakes and chips off leaving little pieces of brass inside the joint and they are almost impossible to clean out. So we recommend using steel tools. Thanks for viewing and commenting.

[@ericdixon2898]

I installed some outer wheel bearing races into a brake drum with a hammer and punch. Ruined my punch.

[@armandog.damato8193]

Exacty. IMO, for this job soft steel tools are the best.

[@TheOriginalUberGoober]

I use hardwood dowels they work very very well and no shavings no scratches at all.

[@longobardir]

use a nice solid chunk of UHMWPE plastic

[@najawassolls243]

Where do i get balls and housings? Here in germany it isn't common to repair like that although it is a great thing. I think that probably the work time is to expensive. If you search here at the auto part dealer you can only buy the whole axle. In some cases you can get the joints solo. But i don't know where to find balls, cages or other parts solo.

[@joshmatthew4125]

How do you release the snap ring between the inner race and the shaft during disassembly?

[@yamasubaruger]

That's why I'm here. Same question.

[@joshmatthew4125]

@@yamasubaruger I cut a section of the outer housing off. Then removed the balls and outer race. Then cut the inner race long ways on opposite sides without damaging the spine. New joint was about $60.

[@joshmatthew4125]

I have a picture but don't know how to share it in the KZbin comments.

[@billrotariu9166]

Put the shaft in a vice, far enough away from the end you're working on that you won't mar up the sealing surface for the smaller end of the boot. Use a cold chisel or piece of metal rod and large hammer and strike the inner hub/spyder piece. Don't be bashful, give it a good whack. Alternating sides that you strike on helps too.

[@OSCARANDRES039]

Yes please I have same question

[@liamjhewitt1]

You probably saved me at least a couple of hours there, cheers

[@devilalsuthar177]

नमस्कार मे आपके ईस काम से हमें बहुत सिख मिली

[@josepeixoto3384]

Nice video,still i would do 2 things differently,i would grease the parts before the assembly,and i would use a 1/2 inch brass punch.

[@zimarokas]

Good thats the right way

[@ryanvf21]

@jose peixoto yes

[@isaakwelch3451]

They mentioned that brass flakes off while doing a job like this

[@Okey_dokey]

I was taught not to hammer but is it okay to do it on cage?

[@ChavezDIY]

Thanks for the video. Are the balls and cages inside the CV joint universal or are there specific sizes. I want to rebuild my Honda axle.

[@isaakwelch3451]

I'm pretty sure it varies. My daytona's axle only has three balls, not six, like this truck cv axle has.

[@robworrall6832]

That was excellent but what about types of grease and how to pack the CV properly?

[@crazyDIYguy]

I always knew my ride has balls of steel.😆

[@FiliposM3]

Thanks for that... Few days ago I pulled apart my whole driveshaft from a '99 Toyota, and couldn't assemble back an outer CV joint, because in the inner CV joint I had to insert these balls from inside and I thought that it is the same on the outer CV joint, lol. Thanks again!

[@DOCTOR6423]

extremely professional way to teach.great job. from Pakistan

[@Universalengineerings]

Did you said "soft hammer" if I am not wrong ?

[@sradowazyszczadoniecki6567]

why this joint doesn't move after he rebuilds it? in the car you will also use a hamer to turn steering wheel?

[@ibharchanda3949]

Does that mean the bearings and other inside components were not worn out?

[@CampTlangram]

Mine outer bearing racer was broken.New assy of CV joint axle cost almost eighty thousand Indian rupees in India.Only that outer bearing racer/cone is what i need. Can you help me to find what i need for my truck Tata 407 4x4.

[@JahvaBonner]

Thank you so much for teàching❤ God bless you sir

[@jameswah5458]

I Think you are a supper star. Can I ask a quick question . I bought a new CV join all shape and size are identical same amount of inner teeth but the teeth/grove slightly different shape the new one it had a v shape grove instead of a U shape grove and it seen 2mm smaller to fit to the main shaft. will it be ok to remove the old internal into the new one with the new bearing. The old CV join make click when turning corner as the rubber cover was damage with unknown time. any help thanks in advance.

[@bob82pigdog]

Where did you source the cage and balls by themselves? Is this an OEM joint you are working on or aftermarket? Great video! Thanks!

[@lowrangeoffroad1]

The Joint and rebuild parts are manufactured by RCV Performance and available from WWW.LOWRANGEOFFROAD.COM. Thank you for watching and for the question , If you have any other questions let us know at [e-mail]

[@mahmoods9861]

Hi, if the cv axle joint, wheel hub side, almost seized, is it still good to repair or cv axle no good anymore?

[@stephenmarshburn220]

How do you get the shafts out to do this

[@markpersaud5768]

I am looking to see that part

[@khimsophacarfixing]

This is a good work. I like it.

[@richardperry4115]

Very helpful, at this moment I’m doing the exact job on my Daihatsu fortrak . Many thanks .

[@knightrunner1667]

where did you pick up your rebuild kit for this buddy

[@richardperry4115]

@@knightrunner1667 Milners in uk . 🇬🇧

[@genoory5090]

How much and for what all model of trucks?

[@670trex]

What grease did you guys used?

[@kingbisanka9689]

What is the name of the part you're holding on 0:42? Kindly please help me with the name

[@katlegomohlala5545]

I still feel nothing beats brand new. But very informative

[@xento6351]

What size of ball bearing?

[@mimiporsche]

Excellent explanation !! can you do it with all kinds of joints on the market? thanks ☺

[@mimiporsche]

@Mr MEMé me lo scrivi in italiano o in francese perché non capisco l'inglese?

[@mawabethel]

very informative and skillfully presented, Thank you #lowrangeoffroad. Love from Vanuatu

[@uduakedet4796]

Good to see people

[@devonphillip9300]

How would you know the CV joint balls have wear

[@TomTom-up1kz]

Very good job thanks for you 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@TomTom-up1kz]

Very good job 👍

[@prabhudeva7004]

i worked birfield manufacturing industry i need more knowledge abouts this cv joint i need some basics of materials types manufacturing methods and new models so u tells what are thing to refere to take full konoweldge about them

[@wilE6764]

my problem is getting that bigger part off the vehicle..any suggestions...i heated & tapped it cant get it off..thanks

[@ronplucksstrings7112]

Looks like a decent informative video, and all the other comments are positive, and I'm no AWD expert, but does anyone else cringe when he hits the bearings with a (hard) drift...shouldn't that be with a brass or alu drift?...the hammer didn't look especially "soft" either!

[@Kogacarlo]

I disassembled and cleaned my joints and put them together without tools at all.

[@gooburrum]

@@Kogacarlo Same here. Fingers did it all. I wonder if some cv joints are different?

[@Kogacarlo]

Now that I think of it I have to say that my CV joints are 32 years and 280000 km old. New joints may be very tight and very hard to work with. I don't know to be honest.

[@alexmurphy644]

Soft hammer….pulls out a steel mallet

[@wesfields9322]

@@gooburrum care to do a video?

[@adeelautosworkshop373]

Very informative great

[@specialtymachining]

Shaft is retained in constant velocity joint by circlip; drive joint off shaft.

[@firoznanji1771]

Very Very Good, Thank You

[@tnamen1307]

Sir, my car CV axle has a play and make sounds on both sides of the front car. I hold the CV axle firmly, pushing in and out. During this time, the axle makes a play movement about 1 cm with a bit of click sounds. There are no leaks or signs of worn in the bushings or rubber parts. Is this normal? And any danger in driving with this axle play? Would be please to hear a good solution Thanks

[@estbiker]

Very helpful video!

[@juanbarrientos3174]

Por que no suben de marcas mazda 323 y 626 ya k no ay vidio de.esos veicuños se les agradese

[@SPS-MOTOP]

it is necessary to lightly lubricate the parts before assembly, and not drive the parts with a sledgehammer

[@pablolopezparrague499]

Thank you!!! Great video

[@garrisonk8627]

is it possible to install the race upside down in the cage? i rebuilt my cv joints on my honda s2000 and there is a humming noise coming from the drivetrain now

[@ziauddin7948]

excellent outer axel CV joint rebuilding👍👍❤️🇵🇰 i want inner CV joint rebuilding as well #

[@Stevewrenches]

Yeeeeeeees!! I did it 😍

[@ianholden5236]

I wish I saw this yesterday I just put my axle back together and was wishing I knew how to pull the birfields apart hahaha

[@irshadashraf7945]

very technical video basically i am Machanic

[@mwevurasalum4695]

What about grease no needed when installing the ball

[@eddiedeloereyes4919]

How much expenses for recondition of c.v.joint velocity

[@spacecowboy7568]

do it yourself dude it takes like 20 minutes

[@danielediza7118]

why don't use oil during assemblying ....tnx...

[@70marc46]

Is this worth doing? Or should I just buy a new one?

[@JeremyPetho]

If it is an old joint and one part needs replacing, better to buy new.

[@Abu-Rubeen]

Helpful 🙏🙏

[@stevenwood7131]

is this repair video of a landcruiser birf?

[@lowrangeoffroad1]

Yes this is a FJ80 Land Cruiser Birf

[@stevenwood7131]

What is replaced the ball bearings the cage both?

[@lowrangeoffroad1]

Yup balls, cage and star are all replaceable.

[@mackoytvkuntingkaalamancha3491]

Nice job sir

[@avid0g]

Does anyone recommend lubricating these parts before assembly?

[@AntmanWolves]

David Ogawa a wipedown with grease probably wouldn't hurt. Lol.

[@hyndsengineering]

YES! Less use of that metal hammer too!!!!!

[@agentjwa]

these parts are super hard, they dont gall at these low pressures. plus assembling while dry prevents dirt and dust from sticking to a bunch of oily surfaces

[@agentjwa]

thats a soft steel hammer and punch set. they are intentionally not heat treated and are nowhere hard enough to damage any of the hardened parts.

[@cuzican327]

Why didnt you show how to get the ring out??

[@sportman4000]

Do you sell CV joints for Subaru? If not can you recommend where I can get a quality one without going OEM?

[@mannatchauhan9332]

are these repaired axles are reliable...

[@lowrangeoffroad1]

Yes, as long as the joint (balls, cage, race and housing) do not show wear. One of the main indications that a CV joint is worn out is that it will make a clicking sound while accelerating in a turn. If this is observed the joint is worn out and should be replaced. If there is no noise in turns and the only thing that is bad is a torn boot, the joint definitely can be disassembled, cleaned, reassembled and re-lubed. It does take more time, but depending on the cost of a new drive axle (or joint), it can be worth the effort. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@oldrockandroller768]

Never use a steel hammer.

[@macloviomus4246]

Nice video tanks for that

[@alivevanhelsing.2405]

Молотом по шарам это круто респект.

[@DOCTOR6423]

great video.good luck

[@lalmuansangachhakchhuak2132]

Its best the change the whole set then replacing the section shaft because it makes sound after a short while but changing the whole shaft last for years..

[@papabits5721]

It’s easy! Just call local parts store get and install new one.

[@nelsonlama442]

How to take it from the car? And how to put it in

[@toddstarr3505]

Leave it to a mechanic if you don't know leave it be

[@ВладимирИ-щ5л]

При сборке все смазать нужно слегка

[@x-man5056]

Good process but use a BRASS Drift not steel.

[@CHEVYK10]

Brass chips and flakes are better than grease right??

[@cassimdangor6578]

Thank u I hv learned a new task

[@luthandolaw2301]

Perfect 👌

[@TheOriginalUberGoober]

Use a wooden dowel as a punch. That way there is 0 chance of damage to the metal parts.

[@jakobat1994]

thats a nice looking hammer you got

[@lowrangeoffroad1]

Custom made lol

[@nizamiqurbanov8961]

Recros Recr

[@mohamnademtiaz9936]

Thankyou very much...