How to replace the front CV Axle 2013 – 2018 Nissan Altima

Chapter 1:

Set up

Step 1/1

Turn your engine off and set the parking brake.

Chapter 2:

Lift the vehicle

Step 1/3

Loosen the wheel lug nuts on the side of the CV axle you want to replace.

Chapter 2:

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Lift the front of your vehicle.

Chapter 2:

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Place the vehicle on the jack stands.

Chapter 3:

Take off the wheels

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You can now remove the wheel.

Chapter 3:

Step 2/2

Don’t forget to put the wheel under the vehicle!If your vehicle is equipped with aluminum rims, you will need to remove the wheel first before you can remove the central rim cover.

Chapter 4:

Unscrew the CV axle nuts

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Unfold the pin at the end of the CV axle with pliers.

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Step 2/8

Then remove it using a screwdriver.

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Using a flathead screwdriver, remove the nut cover from the wheel hub. Remove the nut cover from the wheel hub.

Chapter 4:

Step 4/8

Put the wheel back in place.

Chapter 4:

Step 5/8

We recommend loosening the nut on the end of the CV axle once the vehicle is on the ground.

Chapter 4:

Step 6/8

Use a breaker bar and a 32mm socket to unblock the nut on the end of the CV axle.

Chapter 4:

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Once the nut at the end of the CV axle is loose, rest your vehicle on the jack stands, and remove the wheel again.

Chapter 4:

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You can now finish unscrewing the nut at the end of the CV axle.

Chapter 5:

Loosen the strut foot

Step 1/2

Next, using a ratchet, a 21mm socket and a 21mm wrench to prevent the bolt from rotating, unscrew the strut foot nuts.

Chapter 5:

Step 2/2

Then remove the bolts. You can use a plastic mallet.

Chapter 6:

Remove the strut from the wheel knuckle

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Separate the strut foot from the wheel knuckle. The wheel knuckle is now free.

Chapter 6:

Step 2/2

Place it on a raised element so as not to pull on the various parts.

Chapter 7:

Disconnect the ABS and brake hose connectors

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Unclip the ABS sensor cable from each side the strut foot.

Chapter 7:

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Then, using a flathead screwdriver, remove the brake hose retaining clip.

Chapter 7:

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Next, remove the hose.

Chapter 8:

Remove the wheel knuckle

Step 1/1

Then shift the wheel knuckle by disengaging it from the front CV axle.

Chapter 9:

Remove the CV axle

Step 1/2

It is now necessary to release the CV axle. Use a crowbar to pry the CV axle out of the gearbox.

Chapter 9:

Step 2/2

Then pull the CV axle out completely. It might prove difficult to extract.

Chapter 10:

Install the new CV axle

Step 1/6

You can order the CV axle used in the video on Carparts.com via the link in the description.

Chapter 10:

Step 2/6

Take the new CV axle and unscrew the nut supplied with it.

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Reinsert the CV axle into the gearbox.

Chapter 10:

Step 4/6

Take your time, using the technique shown in the video

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Make sure the CV axle is properly inserted in the gearbox.

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Fully reinsert the CV axle into the wheel hub assembly.

Chapter 11:

Reinstall the strut in the wheel knuckle

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Insert the wheel knuckle into the strut foot.

Chapter 11:

Step 2/4

Replace the bolts.

Chapter 11:

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Screw the strut foot nuts back on until they make contact, using a ratchet, a 21mm socket, and a 21mm wrench to prevent the bolt from rotating.

Chapter 11:

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Finish tightening using a torque wrench.

Chapter 12:

Put the components back in place

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Put the brake hose back in place.

Chapter 12:

Step 2/2

Then put the retaining clip back in place. You can use a pin punch and a hammer to help you.

Chapter 13:

Put the ABS sensor back

Step 1/1

Replace the ABS sensor cable in its slots.

Chapter 14:

Screw the wheel hub nut

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Remove the raised element.

Chapter 14:

Step 2/12

Roughly put the hub nut back in place.

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Then, you will be able to put the wheel back on your vehicle.

Chapter 14:

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Put your car back on the ground.

Chapter 14:

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Finish tightening the hub nut once the vehicle is on the ground, using a torque wrench.

Chapter 14:

Step 6/12

You can then complete the second hub nut tightening phase by adding angular clamping. You can draw visual markers on the nut or on your rim to better visualize the stroke of your wrench.

Chapter 14:

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Raise the front of your vehicle again.

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Step 8/12

Remove the wheel.

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Step 9/12

Use the new nut cover and pin provided in the kit.

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Put the cover back on the nut.

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Take the cotter pin and fit it.

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Step 12/12

Use a screwdriver to bend the cotter pin.Put the central rim cover back on.

Chapter 15:

Put the vehicle back on the ground

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Then, you will be able to put the wheel back on your vehicle.

Chapter 15:

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Put your vehicle back on the ground before properly fixing the wheel in place.

Chapter 15:

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Operation complete.