How To Replace Left and Right CV Axle on Chevy/GMC/Cadillac Trucks 2007

How To Replace Left and Right CV Axle on Chevy/GMC/Cadillac Trucks 2007 - 2013 GMT-900

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Complete step-by-step guide to replacing the driver or passenger side CV axle on your 2007 - 2013 Chevy Silverado, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra, Yukon, Yukon XL, and Cadillac Escalade truck, GMT-900 platform
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@dantheisen1227 Жыл бұрын

Best video I’ve ever seen for this process! I’ve gotta replace mine so I’m much more confident so thank you!

@wally7856 Ай бұрын

Just did this on 2013 Silverado 4wd. If you don't want to remove the strut or ball joint, you can just remove the sway bar link and then drop the front diff. It is just two 18mm bolts and two 22mm nuts. Use your floor jack to support the diff and to raise it back up when you are done. You'll have to remove 1 of the lower strut mounting bolts to make some room as well. Much easier then removing entire strut or ball joint. Especially if you have an impact to remove those 2 nuts and 2 bolts.

@MrOutdoorsWoodsyKindaGuy 3 жыл бұрын

To the point with all needed info and no time wasted blabbing. I'd pay for a video like this.

@willmegehee 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been fighting with broken axle for days. Watched this video and old one fell right off. Putting new one on tomorrow. Thank you!

@TheEpicPUG 5 жыл бұрын

Followed step by step + removed sway bar linkage for extra clearance and ease of installation. Great instructions! Thanks!

@herbertlong8258 Ай бұрын

This video was right in time and thorough. Thank you. Fixing mine in the morning.

@FarmerRiddick Жыл бұрын

This is the best video I have found! Saved it in my 2008 Chevy 'Dually' Folder.

@arceusex 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing, this is more helpful than the rest of tutorials. Saved me time after removing the strut on the opposite side to get it

@skisteepndeep 3 ай бұрын

Just did this on my 2007 yukon 4wd. I also replaced the hub with the cv axle. For those thinking about doing this, it is not that hard and very doable. If you replace the hub because you also have a bearing problem, have an air chisel to release/ break the hub loose. Also, the Harbor Freight Hercules 1/2 inch compact impact wrench is a great little tool that saved a lot of time on this job. For me, it was three hours start to finish with mickey mouse silly mistakes.

@ScarabChris 4 жыл бұрын

I just did this job on my 2008 Escalade EXT on both sides. No need to split the ball joint or completely remove the strut. Trick is to loosen all three strut nuts on the mount under the hood. Back the nuts off so just a few threads are holding them. Then remove the bolts that attach the strut to the bottom A arm. Now you will have the ability to shift the strut back and allow it to drop in the A arm giving you plenty of space to get the axle out. No worries on the load on the strut. It will not spring out. Very easy to put it back in place. I did the driver side first and it took me 3 hours just because I was trying to avoid messing with the strut. The passenger side took me less than an hour.

@NORCALPYRO_ Жыл бұрын

😬😬 3 hours for a cv axle🤦‍♂️ i did it in 20min.. just loosen sway bar link pull the bolt out to give clearance on top.. dont even have to take the wheel off🤣🤣🤣

@MrRiseagainstcasper 2 жыл бұрын

Do not clamp down the ball joint threads to stop it turning. There is a allen key hole on it for a reason.

@genemo6617 6 жыл бұрын

Great video - simple and to the point, you called out all the socket and wrenches sizes, including torque spec.s....great...I will now be following your great advice this weekend pulling the drive axle out of my 2005 Cadillac Escalade. ...Thank you big time.

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@jerrykorf4444 2 жыл бұрын

Good job the video and descriptions! On my '07 Suburban, there was no need to drop the ball joint, just drop the strut assembly to have clearance to remove and reinstall the axle.

@jwickert3 7 ай бұрын

Good video Last time I did this on my Yukon XL I removed the strut to get clearance. Next time I'll separate the ball joint.

@gscompton1965 5 жыл бұрын

Great Job young man really appreciated the video and info, it helped alot

@whales302 11 ай бұрын

I did mine but instead of dropping the upper control arm I just removed the coil spring shock assembly. It was only 5 bolts and came out super easy to make enough room for the cv axle removal.

@wadstir_whatwho7347 3 ай бұрын

For the axle is in the way of one of the lower strut bolts someone put it in from the top, and then Putting it back in was hard also

@bryanbrown6746 Жыл бұрын

Very well done video - great details and tips!!

@mcroley591 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks for posting

@JoseDiaz-dm8kb 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video very helpful. Thanks

@Catfish-lp2it 3 жыл бұрын

You don't have to drop ball joint just take strut loss and Trac bar link and axel slides out

@Koogz406 Ай бұрын

Thank you brother

@brianschmuland2941 2 жыл бұрын

Super helpful. Thanks so much.

@dutchtennhard2860 Жыл бұрын

Good job! Also I'm doing this right now

@andyschlamp7766 9 ай бұрын

Fantastic video. Thank you.

@beausw 4 жыл бұрын

Way easier just to pull the strut and the sway bar link. Pops right out.

@MikeGauley 6 жыл бұрын

I just learned this the last time I changed lower ball joints but you can usually put an allen socket on the bottom of the upper ball joint stud to keep it from spinning.

@tonylopez9577 Жыл бұрын

Great video 👍

@rodneyanderson6473 Жыл бұрын

Great video 👊🏽

@GMC229 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video I just bought cv axles yesterday and I will do it soon this days I saved your video

@FullMe7alJacke7 6 жыл бұрын

Pull the sway bar linkage instead. Way easier. Also if it breaks it's only a $30 part that can easily be cut off. Also I'm pretty sure you want to do the final torque on the axle nut when the vehicle is on the ground.

@serbia991 7 ай бұрын

You have to remove the start or upper ball joint just removing the sway bar link does not allow u to take axle out

@patrickpasquince7145 2 жыл бұрын

Good video

@pablomartinez3423 2 жыл бұрын

if your replaceing the the rotors and the brakes pads too can you do t all in one shot and would it be easier

@DiamondDaveCH44 4 жыл бұрын

Bro as a mechanic this is legit but... Please stop giving away our secrets! I thought my whole life that my uncle and I were the only ones that knew about that 🔧 trick!! Great video keep em coming!

@matthewcanfield6748 2 жыл бұрын

I get it, but that's extremely selfish Its also one Reason alot if young people are not pursuing the trades. The experienced ones have to teach them things you won't find I tradeschool

@Yamahacanadian 2 жыл бұрын

Doing my 09 Sierra hopefully tonight

@comaradelee 4 жыл бұрын

Does it run. Rough during high rpm? Is that one of the symptoms?

@Amizori 11 ай бұрын

thank god i found this and see i don't have to removed the strut lol

@gefffowlow7506 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!!!!

@jrcontreras3838 3 жыл бұрын

Are they the same torque specs the same for a 2018 Chevy tahoe

@knightlines_82ws6 2 жыл бұрын

Like another said here, no need for all that work, simply remove lower strut bolts or sway bar end link to allow clearance of cv axle. It’s even easier on a HD 2500 series gm🤘🏻

@teejaymack78 3 жыл бұрын

Think your best bet was to remove the sway bar bolt...way easier installation...hint hint

@crudnick Жыл бұрын

If you remove the shock and stabilizer link it takes half the time....less than 30 minutes per side just remember to put the shock back in before installing bolts into the axle

@jarodsuttles8341 4 жыл бұрын

Should have read the comments section. Followed these instructions on my 07 cadillac escalade and got to the point of removing the old cv axle. It doesnt fit through the opening he removed his through. Sob time to loosen the strut assembly and do it the right way... after I reattach upper ball joint. My 2015 2500hd is much easier. Unbolt and drop out...

@upnorthvlogs 2 жыл бұрын

Mine just broke 2008 Silverado looks simple but I don’t have the tools I wonder what the shops going to charge me

@falcon9282 10 ай бұрын

Just loosen lower south bolt and loosen upper control ball joint nut...comes right out

@nazigrammar9728 4 жыл бұрын

today I was thinking about the same way. But a lot of guys do that by the strut removing. Which way is easier?

@99mroutdoorsman 3 жыл бұрын

If you stack your leveling kits on these truck removing the struts can be a job but you can do it the way way he did the only thing I would have done different than this guy was I would have removed the sway bar end links

@TA-yg4vo 6 жыл бұрын

Question: I noticed a shiny area on the sway bar, obviously where the tire has been rubbing. I doubt that the defective CV axle is/was the cause. Might the "wheel hub" also be defective or can a defective axle also cause this wear? Thanks for the excellent video. Out of 3 I have watched, this is now a 3rd different size stated for the axle nut (35. 36 and 37 MM). Will measure the new one in the box that has arrived for my '07 Escalade ESV. In all 3 videos, it is the left CV axle that needed replacement, as is mine as well. I ordered a new hub because my left front wheel is also rubbing.

@darrenhattingh7334 6 жыл бұрын

Tim Adams what did the size end up being for the nut?

@TA-yg4vo 6 жыл бұрын

15 MM

@TA-yg4vo 6 жыл бұрын

Oooops, sorry! Make that 25 MM.

@TA-yg4vo 6 жыл бұрын

Geeeze, I mean 35MM, and checked with my new 35MM "Axle Nut Socket".

@TA-yg4vo 6 жыл бұрын

Finally have the Escalade on jacks and the front left wheel off. The old nut is also 35MM (good news). But (bad news) the CV axle was not the problem. I can't see anything wrong with the old axle and with no load/weight on the suspension it is not making any noises when rotated. I could have sworn the boot was torn and there was grease leaking out but no evidence of that now. I did pressure wash it off a while ago. (did a good job of it too) BUT, there is about 15 degrees of rotational slop and there is a definite clunk noise inside the differential/transfer case at the end of CW or CCW rotation, not present on the right side axle. There was no play in the hub with the tire still on when checking the left side. When checking the right side hub it does have a little bit of play so the bearings may be getting bad there but that has nothing to do with the howling and grinding that comes from the left front wheel during acceleration. Other Escalade owners: Everything looks about the same as shown in the video except there is an attachment on the upper control arm to a servo on the chassis above for your stabilitrak system. Disconnect this before dropping the control arm or damage will result to the servo or linkage. Whatever is worn out in the transfer case is beyond my shade tree abilities. I suggest replacing the sway links and bushings while you have things up in the air and apart this far. ($40.00 Moog links @ O'Reilleys, much less from Rock Auto) Am doing the brakes on since it's this far along and they're due.

@brandonsmith8548 2 жыл бұрын

I wish! My 08 Silverado struts have to come out

@jokoman2027 3 жыл бұрын

Just a heads up.... I have a 2009 Yukon XL and the nut that goes on the end of the axle was a 36mm.

@hobosam21 2 жыл бұрын

That's good to know as I'm planning on doing the axle on my Yukon

@shannonzittlow8462 4 жыл бұрын

Gym trucks so easy to work on

@supermunkey84 4 жыл бұрын

Was it making a noise or anything? My Escalade is making a noise. Also the cv joint is leaking grease. Just trying to get some knowledge on it before I change something out

@ScarabChris 4 жыл бұрын

Yes it makes a clunking when you take off from a dead stop and it will sometimes "thud" when the truck down shifts. Then when turning a chatter sound. I have an Escalade EXT and going to do this today. Both sides but the driver side is the bad one

@mikeklier2552 4 жыл бұрын

Are the lower control arms stamped or forged? Had to leave my truck in my uncle's pole barn for the night so I can't just go out and check..

@wheelerseklow3082 3 жыл бұрын

Forged most likely, depends on year and off-road or not.

@wheelerseklow3082 3 жыл бұрын

Repair manual calls to lube cv end spline

@mandogalvan5765 6 жыл бұрын

Do u have to replace the other side to or no

@texasson 6 жыл бұрын

Only if the other side needs to be changed, but one side needing changed doesn't mean you have to change the other. My driver side just went out on my truck 2 days ago. I'll be changing BOTH only because I don't want to do it 2 different times(like couple months or yr frm now), because I'm over 200K miles and fully expect the other side to go soon. But, no, you don't have to change both at the same time. Other videos showed that you 'have' to remove the strut/shock assembly, so I went ahead and bought new ones, wish I had seen this video earlier so that I could've seen it done without removing the strut/shock. Oh, may as well go ahead and do it. lol. Thanks for the video AutoRex. Good Stuff

@jdt1221a 2 жыл бұрын

You made it way more complicated than it needs to be. I changed mine in 20 minutes

@matthewcanfield6748 2 жыл бұрын

where Is your video?

@jdt1221a 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t make vids. After tire is off, undo spline nut and bolts on differential. The joint will then just slip right out👊

@hobosam21 2 жыл бұрын

He changed it in 16 will videoing and explaining

@darrenhattingh7334 6 жыл бұрын

Thankyou

@davidsonpedro1494 6 жыл бұрын

Easier to just take the struts.

@davidstavely7272 6 жыл бұрын

Just take the strut off and that’s all you need to remove. Axle will come out then

@1OlBull 5 жыл бұрын

@@davidstavely7272 Yeah, that's what I did.

@DiamondDaveCH44 4 жыл бұрын

Shocks and struts are added work! Unnecessary this helps a lot to skip that added step just use force!

@frankspellman4868 4 жыл бұрын

@@DiamondDaveCH44 doing one this weekend ive wandered if i needed to remove either myself

@truthtimetv4575 4 жыл бұрын

David Chapel it’s way less work and bullshit on a rusty truck. Remove or loosen the strut and not mess with anything else the axle still comes right out

@jefflongfield9968 3 жыл бұрын

I just replaced my upped control arm last year and it refuses to separate from spindle.. both videos I’ve watched so far, my truck is the exception for not working..

@wheelerseklow3082 3 жыл бұрын

Impact with tuning fork pry bar.

@cubbiesrock 2 жыл бұрын

BFH to the spindle.

@NORCALPYRO_ Жыл бұрын

Put the nut on a few thread and hit it with a hammer if that dont work hit it with your wifes Purse

@antoniomedina9914 Жыл бұрын

Gmc 2009

@glenrichardson3045 Жыл бұрын

You don't have to remove the upper ball joint

@dnerson1 6 жыл бұрын

@wadesmith9483 5 жыл бұрын

Def torque axle nut with trk on grnd. 36MM? Guy in other vid said 34 MM ah!!! Now I gotta take two 80 lb sockets home from my tools at work! Where’s a safe space?!? This is no fair my rights are violated! Seriously though.. anything but the upper ball joint capt mystery ship. The less Peter tracks on that upper B joint the better. “Why”? Long story but experience for sure

@nazigrammar9728 4 жыл бұрын

actually, it's 35mm. 100%

@truthtimetv4575 4 жыл бұрын

Yea I’ve never seen one that wasent 35mm no idea what these videos are talking about

@zombieplow 5 жыл бұрын

Why is it always the driver side? This is the 4th time a gm has had this issue for me. Next truck will be a Ram. xD

@rahrah8076 5 жыл бұрын

Raymond Harris Ram has the issues to..cv axles go bad all the time

@zombieplow 5 жыл бұрын

@@rahrah8076 Well damn... Never had IFS issues on the F250 but I'm not going back to 6L lol

@rahrah8076 5 жыл бұрын

Raymond Harris every make and model has a share of common problems..hard to choose what to get anymore lol

@bonzee641 4 жыл бұрын

My passenger side....

@wheelerseklow3082 3 жыл бұрын

156k miles on my '07 Sierra Denali and just replaced them when I leveled it - rusty;as hell and cheap on Amazon so wth. But not every truck has that issue "always".

@wendellgreenidge3362 3 жыл бұрын

You don’t even need to remove the ball joint to remove the axle

@zeldenhillyard9036 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video but you save yourself a lot of time by removing the strut taking the stabilizer bushing out

@desperate4daylight 3 жыл бұрын

but then you need an alignment done after messing with the strut...

@NORCALPYRO_ Жыл бұрын

@@desperate4daylight 🤣🤣 why would you need an alignment after

@JoeyBigGuns Жыл бұрын

good job, another way, could have just take out strut, axle comes right out. don't even need to take tire off. just jack up to get pressure off strut.

@rodneybentz5203 Жыл бұрын

How do you replace the inner ujonit

@TheseBygones 2 ай бұрын

I bent my Control Arm Ball Joint Smfh

@jeremystilson976 6 ай бұрын

why not just drop the strut way faster less work

@MrGattor33 6 жыл бұрын

This is stupid you could've removed the stabilizer pin it would've came out easier! All you did was made this harder for you!

@nazigrammar9728 4 жыл бұрын

u r stupid. If it come out without removing - why to do more job and possibly damage/broke something else?

@truthtimetv4575 4 жыл бұрын

I like this lol

@NORCALPYRO_ Жыл бұрын

Facts 15min a side just loosen sway bar link and take the top bushing and nut off sway bar link and resr is cake dont even need to take the wheel off

@dalebackus2232 5 жыл бұрын

Easier to take the strut out and not fk with alignment

@nazigrammar9728 4 жыл бұрын

not WHAT with alignment?

@truthtimetv4575 4 жыл бұрын

Nazi Grammar pipe it down

@wheelerseklow3082 3 жыл бұрын

A Cadillac "truck"? You mean SUV? Caddy don't make a "truck" - no the Escalade is not a "truck" unless you're mentally deficient or just a Millenial and think "square body" has been used "forEVAH".

@ScarabChris 4 жыл бұрын

@capitalr8649 3 жыл бұрын

Thx God I came across your post because I was gonna take my truck to my mechanic after watching the other vids pulling out ball joints, calipers, bar links, etc. I did the swap today and it took all of 35 min for removal n installation.

@tombrown1032 3 жыл бұрын

What’s the trick for attaching the bottom of strut back to control arm (lower A arm) when there is a leveling block installed?

@capitalr8649 3 жыл бұрын

@@tombrown1032 what’s a leveling block? If you loosen up the three top nuts in the engine bay then it should give you enough wiggle room. I also used a jack to compress the strut to align perfectly on the lower arm

@jrockaz548 2 жыл бұрын

So mess with 4 bolts instead of one 😂

@ScarabChris 4 жыл бұрын

@carlostodaygomez7278 4 жыл бұрын

ScarabChris can you replace just the boot?

@ScarabChris 4 жыл бұрын

@@carlostodaygomez7278 Honestly I don't know. But I'm pretty sure you would have to remove the CV axle to do that but if you're going to go that into it you might as well replace the entire assembly. I got my axles on Amazon. I bought re-manufactured OEM axles by "Detroit Axle" so no cheap China knock off. I bought them in 2017 but just got around to replacing them. I think I paid about $100 each for them. I liked that the box came from Detroit with "made in USA" stamped on it..

@carlostodaygomez7278 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@jamesswaniii7299 4 жыл бұрын

@@ScarabChris Do you think you could link these Detroit cv axles you got? I had also seen that some people have had some complications with aftermarket axles with being too short in length... Did you have this issue? or know how to get them to fit properly?