hyundai cv joints replacing is it a diy job and any special tools req?

Answer 1

Your better off replacing the whole axle. Rule of thumb says if one CV joint is going bad the other one is soon to follow. The tools you will need,depends on your mechanical experience.
But you will need a jack. and jack stands. A good socket set 1/2 inch drive. A large ratchet or breaker bar. A large pry bar,And a big hammer.
Support the car on the jack stands supporting it by the frame.
Remove wheel.
Remove the tie rod by removing the nut and either using a tie rod separating tool, Or you can hit on the steering knuckle near the tie rod.The vibration usually knocks it loose.
Remove the axle nut. Pull the whole assembly out and away from the axle and suspend it with a couple of bungee cords out of your way.
You should be able to use the hammer and pulling force of your own arm to make the axle release from the transmission.There is a possibility that there is a bolt or plate you have to remove to get the axle to come off,but in your application I don't think so. Get a Chilton's,or Haynes manual. the manual will tell you if there are extra steps than what I said.
It's not that hard or messy if you have a fairly good mechanical mind. Then just reverse the procedure to install new axle.
Get the manual. It will tell you how to do just about any mechanical proceedure to your car

Answer 2

Unlike our friend who wrote a dissertation on this, I imagine you have been a mechanic for 20 years. If you don't know how to do something, it's not advisable to try it,there is a good chance you could just end up costing yourself more and being without a car for a while. If you think you are up to it, by all means, but if you are in doubt save yourself the trouble and take it to a mechanic.

Answer 3

yeah make sure you have some good tools if you're going to work on your suspension. that **** gets all dirty and rusted, takes forever to get off.

if you have a hard time with any bolts, try heating them with a propane torch

grinder with a metal cutting blade is also a handy tool to have. if something's not coming off, sometimes an easier way to deal with it is just cut it off, and not break something else trying to twist it offf

vice grips are good too. the biggest ones. get a good quality set of different sizes, and extra pliers to tighten them once they're locked on. vice grips is another great tool to remove fucked up bolts and handy to have doing jobs on old cars, especially dirty fucked up old suspensions

Answer 4

I would think so....