Is there any tutorials out there that would help illustrate and explain how to change the CV joint for my 01 sunfire gt? From threads I've read, everyone says its easy.

Thanks for any info!

It's almost as cheap, (and a whole lot easier), to just replace the complete axle with a rebuilt.

its called........ buy a manual.
seriously. go to your local parts store or even bookstore and get a chilton or haynes manual

and replace the whole axle. there's no point in pulling the old one off, pulling it apart, reassembling it, and reinstalling when a NEW (non rebuilt) axle should only cost $60-$70.



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just did mine tonight, pull off the tire and take the axle nut off, and the rotors and calipers, the driver side has a clip that you don't want to lose, pull the axles out of the trans and make sure to inspet the output shaft seals, pop the new ones in and torque all the nuts you took off to spec and be done.

jason

• J 2619-01 Slide Hammer

• J 28733-B Front Hub Spindle Remover

• J 29794 Axle Shaft Remover Extension

• J 33008-A Wheel Drive Shaft Remover

Removal Procedure
Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
Remove the tire and the wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.



Insert a drift (1) into the rotor and against the caliper to prevent the rotor from turning.
Remove the wheel drive shaft nut (2) and the washer.
Disconnect the outer tie rod end from the steering knuckle; do NOT loosen the tie rod end jam nut. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement in Power Steering System.
Remove the lower ball joint from the steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement in Front Suspension.
Important: Be sure that the wheel speed sensor wiring harness is repositioned away from the ball joint after disconnecting the electrical connector from the sensor.

Disconnect the electrical connector from the wheel speed sensor and reposition the wiring harness away from the ball joint.
Remove the stabilizer link from the lower control arm. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement in Front Suspension.



Install the J 28733-B on to the wheel hub and secure with wheel nuts.
Important: Be sure to support the wheel drive shaft until it is fully removed from the vehicle.

Using the J 28733-B , disengage the wheel drive shaft splines from the hub and bearing assembly.



Important: Be sure to bottom out the threads as much as possible while assembling the J 33008-A , the J 29794 and theJ 2619-01 .

Assemble theJ 33008-A , the J 29794 and theJ 2619-01 .
Using the J 33008-A , J 29794 and theJ 2619-01 , disengage the wheel drive shaft from the transaxle.
Remove the wheel drive shaft from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure




Install the wheel drive shaft (2) to the transaxle (1).



Verify that the wheel drive shaft is properly engaged to the transaxle by grasping the inner tripod housing and pulling outward. Do not pull on the wheel drive shaft bar. The wheel drive shaft will remain firmly in place when properly engaged
Install the wheel drive shaft (1) to the hub and bearing assembly (2).
Install the lower ball joint to the steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement in Front Suspension.
Install the stabilizer link. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement in Front Suspension.
Connect the wheel speed sensor harness.
Connect the outer tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement in Power Steering System.



Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

Install the washer and the new drive axle nut (2).
Insert a drift (1) into the rotor and against the caliper in order to prevent the rotor from turning.

Tighten
Tighten the drive axle nut to 200 N·m (144 lb ft).

Install the tire and the wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.