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DIY DIY CV Shaft Replacement Corolla 93 - 97

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    DIY CV Shaft Replacement Corolla 93 - 97

    This is a DIY on how to remove and replace your CV shaft .


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    Before raising your car you remove your cotter pin that holds the CV shaft . Then you remove the nut in the middle that holds the CV shaft . Then you can raise your vehicle and make sure you sure jack stands for safety .


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    Once you have your car secure then you remove the tie rod .


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    Then you can remove the sway bar link with a allen key and wrench .


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    With a big screw driver or a pry bar you can lower the control arm so that the stud will seperate from the ball joint from the lower control arm .


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    Then you pull forward the whole stut and wheel assembly and the CV shaft will slide out . If you have a brass or lead hammer you can tap it out to help .


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    Before you go under the vehicle make sure your jack stand is secure so that the vehicle doesnt drop on you .


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    You can either use a big flat head screw driver or a pry bar to pop out the inside of the CV shaft from the transmission or there are some indents on the barrel of the shaft that you can put a flat head screw driver and bang it out . Once you see it seperating some oil might spill out but that ok .


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    It's best that you replace the seal while you are there . If it's not leaking in my opinion then leave it there .


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    Make sure you check your CV shafts . There are two different types one with ABS brakes and one with out . Make sure you have the proper shaft . Then when you are done you can put the shaft back .


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    Give another inspection before you put your tire back on make sure all your nuts and bolts are tight . Make sure the inner part of the CV shaft snaps . If this doesn't then the inner part will pop out later on while driving .



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    Once you are done then you can put our tire back on and lower your vehicle and then go for a test drive .


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