CV Axle Rebuild/Regrease

I inspected the CV axles and noticed the grease was very sparse and almost hard to the touch. I decided to regrease them using a CV axle boot kit. The kit includes a boot, grease, and a snap ring.

The axles were very dirty, so the first step was to clean off the exterior and try to remove some of that old grease in the process. I soaked the axles in gasoline for a few minutes and that did a great job removing a lot of that old dirt.

The next step is to remove the old boot from the joint. I used a hammer and punch for this.

Mark the orientation of the joint pieces. This will aid in reassembly.

Next, remove the snap ring using pliers and slide the joint off the axle. Mine was on there pretty good and required some convincing from a hammer.

The joints can now be disassembled and the grease wiped off. It's a tricky, but eventually you'll find the right movement to separate the inner joint from the outer.

Now the reassembly can begin. Assembling the joint is tricky, but I found that using the marks from step 1 helps in lining up the cage with the inner joint. Then the balls can be clicked into place. Finally, rotate the assembly and slide it into the outer joint.

Now it's time to get greasy. Add the grease to both sides of the joint in the gaps so it completely fills the ball bearings.

Now assembly. First step is to put the new boot on. Next, slide the washer onto the axle, then the joint. It might take some convincing with a hammer. Hammer the boot onto the joint and repeat on the other side. CV axle rebuild/regrease complete!