Driver side CV axle

Driver side CV axle rebuilt and reinstalled.

I started this project April 22, 2014. I already had the upper control arm, disk rotor, 4x4 center hub removed before I realized that I should document this.CV axle is ready to be removed and rebuilt.

After powerwashing, I sanded, primed and painted the frame, cleaned up and reinstalled the upper control arm.

This is the driver side CV axle before removing and rebuilding.

Photo 2: Driver side CV axle before removing and rebuilding.

Photo 3: Driver side CV axle before removing and rebuilding.

Driver side CV axle on the bench, starting rebuild. 1

Driver side CV axle on the bench, starting rebuild.2

Driver side CV axle on the bench, starting rebuild.3

Driver side CV axle on the bench, starting rebuild.4

Driver side CV axle, all washed out and ready to repack and install new boots.5

Driver side CV axle.  Sliding new boot on.6

Driver side CV axle starting rebuild. Once that snap ring gets taken out, the end slides off and both inner and outer rubber boots can be removed and replaced. 6

Driver side CV axle outer end, starting rebuild.7

Driver side CV axle inner cv joint disassembled.2

Driver side CV axle. Cleaned out the race cage and sanded outer housing to paint so it will be"purty."

Driver side CV axle: good photo showing outer CV joint and axle cleaned up.

Driver side front axle end. 1

Driver side front axle end.2

Driver side front axle end. 3

Driver side front axle auto 4x4 hub. 1

Driver side front axle auto 4x4 hub removed. Gremlins came while I was not paying attention and took the circlip. 2

Driver side front axle auto 4x4 hub reinstalled. 3

Driver side front suspension: New calliper & pads, brake hose and rotor. New Calmini shock, upper and lower ball joints, strut bar bushings. 4