How to Replace Front CV Axle 2007-2014 Cadillac Escalade

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A CV axle has flexible joints. Often, these joints wear out, or seize from contaminants due to the protective boot tearing open. A worn joint is prone to breakage, or other hazards. If your vehicle needs a new CV axle, install a quality TRQ axle that is engineered to your vehicle’s specifications. This video shows you how to install one in your 2007-2014 Cadillac Escalade.
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This repair was done on a 2013 Cadillac Escalade Luxury 6.2L Sport Utility 4-Door AWD Automatic and the process should be similar on the following vehicles:
2007 Cadillac Escalade
2008 Cadillac Escalade
2009 Cadillac Escalade
2010 Cadillac Escalade
2011 Cadillac Escalade
2012 Cadillac Escalade
2013 Cadillac Escalade
2014 Cadillac Escalade
Tools you will need:
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• 10mm Socket 1aau.to/oI9/1AX...
• 18mm Socket
• 21mm Socket
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• 36mm Socket 1aau.to/oZ/1AAS...
• Brake Caliper Hanger 1aau.to/oco/1AX...
• 1/2 Inch Impact Gun 1aau.to/odX/1AX...
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• Socket Driver
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• Torque Wrench 1aau.to/ozR/1AX...
• Liquid Thread Locker
• Rust Penetrant
• Center Punch 1aau.to/ocV/1AX...
• Floor Jack 1aau.to/ooX/1AX...
• Hammer
• Jack Stands 1aau.to/onB/1AX...
• Wheel Chocks
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[@kellyhahn6145]

I found it much easier to not remove all of that. Removed the wheel bearing, one bolt from the bottom shock mount and it comes out, it's not difficult to remove that way. Wheel bearing removed gives it enough room to clear down from the differential side and just maneuver it out. I changed one on a 2012 Escalade today. I watched this video, looking for a wheel bearing torque, didn't see why it had to be taken that far apart, so I tried it the way I described. Worked well, and it was fast.

[@NORCALPYRO_]

For anyone looking to do this just remove the strut via the 2 bolts on the lower control arm and push it to the side and remove the cv axle no need to do as he did....

[@TralfazConstruction]

Good time to consider strut replacement. Three years ago my brother, stepson and I rebuilt the _entire_ front suspension on an '08 GMC Yukon Denali. Naturally, it was outdoors because the garage was 'congested'. It was also below freezing most of the time we worked on it. We could only stay outside until 3:30 PM because once the sun went behind the trees/houses, it really got cold. Also, the bolts for the suspension arms were fused to the inner bushing sleeves all around. We finally found reciprocating saw blades that could actually cut those bolts off. I had the luxury of time to complete the job. A little over two weeks from start to finish because we took off for Christmas Day and New Year's Day. This 'exercise' was a real character builder and it was very satisfying to do the work ourselves.

[@elemenop_osrs]

Hi what is the torque spec for the cv axel bolts back to the front differential? Thank you

[@AdamOutlaw87]

If your cv is bad but still functional will it wear out the inside lip of your front tire?

[@FRANKIEG911]

Thank you so much!!!!! You just got yourself a new subscriber

[@docthompson1]

Thanks for the beep noise haha. I need more of that in these videos

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[@paulgibbons6853]

Good video doesn’t make me feel stupid

[@eduardoflores6512]

What is the size of the Bolts holding the Axle to the differential? And Do u need a Swivel or a regular straight Socket will work??

[@jesusontiveros19]

My escalade it's just making a weird noise how do I know if it's the cv joint?

[@danielhaller5513]

Serious question my new cv axle didn't come with a new washer for the spindle nut I also noticed You didn't put a washer on just the new nut as did I but I was almost thinking I should have used the old washer???? Any idea thanks in advance I appreciate it

[@TRQ]

+Daniel Haller Thanks for watching! You should be able to just use the old one if the new one did not come with it.

[@danielhaller5513]

@@TRQ I think the new one had one built on the nut you just used the not without the old washer correct??

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+Daniel Haller That is correct!

[@danielhaller5513]

Cool because I didn't use the old washer on mine lol

[@BrandonX444X]

All I see is a lot of un necessary removal.

[@lilbazel]

When the plastic abs locking tab broke 😂😂😂😂

[@jesusfavela3434]

100 extra steps when it can be done in 5

[@oldpothead420Photography]

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[@rubbermallet3873]

you need to shave dude 😭

[@nymphowolf]

Thanks so so much, this video helped me change my torn boot on cv axel and then noticed my upper control was bad also so i installed a new left cv axel and left control arm. Only issue i ran into was my bolts snap and were seized in upper control arm and had to cut the bolts and bought new ones.. This all was done on a 2007 Cadillac Escalade ESV:)