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CV joints and boots can be replaced individually, but most professional technicians and even do-it-yourselfers prefer to replace the whole halfshaft assembly with a remanufactured shaft.On a high-mileage vehicle with a bad CV joint or boot, it's often a good idea to replace both shafts at the same time.

There is a video at the bottom of this guide showing this job being done. Remove the Axle Nut Cotter Pin. Remove the Axle Nut. Disconnect Ball Joint. Remove the Outer CV Joint. Match the Old CV Axle to the New Unit. Install the New CV Axle. Reconnect the Lower Ball Joint.

You can replace the a CV joint boot fairly simply and quickly, even at the race track. There is nothing technical about this process, it just takes a couple of specific tools to make the job easier and some spare parts. An inner axle CV joint boot cannot be replaced while the axle is still in vehicle.

A CV joint itself can cost between $95 and $210. Hiring a mechanic to perform a replacement will be between $165 and $800. The price mainly depends on whether you're replacing a double or single axle.

A severely worn out CV joint can even disintegrate while you're driving and make the car undrivable. You may lose control of the vehicle entirely. It is not safe to drive with a damaged CV joint. Look for some symptoms of a failing CV joint to have it repaired before it becomes unsafe to operate the vehicle.

A severely worn out CV joint can even disintegrate while you're driving and make the car undrivable. You may lose control of the vehicle entirely. It is not safe to drive with a damaged CV joint. Look for some symptoms of a failing CV joint to have it repaired before it becomes unsafe to operate the vehicle.

Costs can range from $149 to $399 for parts, while parts and labor will range from $235 to $1178 depending on the amount of work involved.