I need to replace the CV axles on my girlfriend's '94 Accord LX auto this weekend. First I have a few questions though. Where is the best place to order the replacement CV axles from and for how much? Is it ok to just go with a remanufactured part instead of a new one? And finally, can someone give me a rundown of what replacing the axles actually entails? Thanks in advance.

 

research yourself a local place around your house that deals with only axles. Get a reman there. The one that I got mine from in my area turned out to be better that the ones I would have gotten from any local auto parts store. It's really an easy job, but definately either get yourself a manual, or research and find detailed instructions for yourself online.
I don't know if there's any DIY posted here on that topic. I think I paid around 90 bucks each when I replaced mine (plus core cost of course) but that was a while ago, so I'm not completely sure.

 

If you would like to fix it properly and with the best quality axle, I recommend nothing

 

Thanks for all the info. I was just wondering how long it should take me to get all this done and do I need to buy any special tools or anything else besides the CV axles themselves to get the job done? All I have is a simple Craftsman 100 or so piece toolkit. How much ATF will I need and what exactly do I need to do to drain/refill the transmission? Thanks again.

 

All you'll need is this:

 

i picked up a remanufactured axle from pepboys. -50 for core return. so far so good.

 

Screw pepboys

 

I appreciate all of the info on this job thus far. So far, after talking to a couple people, I have received some mixed input as to how difficult/time consuming this job really is. I have anywhere from 1 hour (with two people working and using air tools) all the way up to a day and a half of labor for a novice working alone(such as myself). I also was also told that the driver's side axle job is easy, while the passenger's side is a big headache. So I am in a bit of a dilemma. I would have to do all the work at a friend's house since I live in an apartment but I don't know if this is a job I really have the time/resources to take on. Can you please give me some more input as to whether or not I should attempt to tackle a job like this? I go to school full time and work as well so I dont have a lot of free time and I can't go with a car. Thanks.

 

Well the job is not that hard but since is ur first time it will take u over 1hr most likely. In my opinion the best place to buy the axle would be autozone is going to be cheaper and get it with lifetime warranty, either way is going to be cheaper than the dealer plus the dealer dont offer lifetime warranty. also like they said above, you will get a refund when u bring back the old one.

 

1 hour per side or for the whole job? I have been told it should take me way longer than that, especially since the axles aren't bolt-on, but rather slide into the tranny.