CV joint

[Blazer1970]

Originally Posted by Wreckless_71

This is what I got for replacement...circled in red. I'm not really sure what the big deal is with doing the replacement myself? Looks pretty straight forward...

It is all easy as long as the yoke (part #5) is not worn out. This yoke has a little boss that keeps the two u-joints aligned properly, and it can wear out. To replace the yoke you obviously have to cut and weld a new one on. I normally tear them apart, and if the yoke is OK you just put it back together with the new u-joints. If the yoke is bad take just the shaft to a shop and have them weld a new yoke on for you. That way all you will ever pay for is the part that you can't do at home.