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How much does CV Axle / Shaft Assembly Replacement cost?

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CV Axle / Shaft Assembly Replacement pricing for various cars

CarsEstimateParts CostLabor CostSavingsAverage Dealer Price
2009 GMC Canyon$611$303.97$306.57-15%$529.72
2011 Mercury Mariner$517$210.64$306.57-18%$436.39
2012 Dodge Avenger$316$155.90$160.58-15%$274.15
2010 Audi Q7$459$268.88$189.78-12%$408.63
2012 Lexus LS460$490$197.62$291.98-18%$412.62
2015 Jaguar XFR-S$843$653.56$189.78-6%$793.31

CV Axle / Shaft Assembly Replacement Service

What are CV Axles and how do they work?

All front wheel drive and all wheel drive cars use CV axles. “CV” is short for constant velocity. You have your engine and transmission in the car. Which are mounted to the body of the car and cannot move up and down with the suspension. [AB2] Then you have the suspension and wheels on the car, which can go up and down to absorb bumps and on the front of the car, steer. The CV axle is a shaft that has two constant velocity joints at either end of it. One end comes out of the transmission, the other end mounts in the wheel hub. The two joints let the axle continue to spin as the suspension travels up and down and you steer the car. An fwd car will have one for both the passenger side and driver’s side. An AWD car will have the same, but additionally two in the rear of the car. Each of the CV joints is covered by a rubber accordion looking boot that holds the grease in and keeps dirt and water out. Because of mileage, environment, and just wear and tear these boots can rip. When they rip, grease escapes, dirt, and water get into the CV joint and can make it wear out. This will often cause a clicking noise from the front of the car while turning.

When to replace your CV axles.

There is no set interval for changing CV axles. They simply wear out over time and unless you have your car regularly inspected by a mechanic you may not know that they have torn boots.

  • You hear a clicking sound when turning while driving from the front of the vehicle
  • You notice lots of heavy black axle grease inside of your wheel or on the ground around your car.
  • Vibration at highway speeds.

How mechanics replace CV axles.

The mechanic will:

  • Verify the axle shaft needs to be replaced.
  • Remove wheel and replace the faulty axle.
  • Torque all fasteners and wheels to factory specifications.
  • Top off any lost transmission fluid
  • Check tire pressure.
  • Perform a road test.

Is it safe to drive with a worn out CV axle?

For a very short period, yes you can. However, over time, you run the risk of having the CV break and leaving you stranded. The CV axle is the only thing that transmits power from your engine and transmission to the wheels. It’s vital to keep you on the road.

When replacing cv axles keep in mind:

  • Your car has multiple axle shafts, but in most cases, only one will need to be replaced.
  • Even if the CV joints or boots are the only parts of the axle to fail, it is often recommended to replace the entire axle.
  • CV axles in climates that have snow and use road salt can seize to the vehicle’s wheel bearing hub. It may require extra parts or labor to replace the CV axle.

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Michael

5 years of experience
355 reviews
Michael
5 years of experience
BMW 528i xDrive L4-2.0L Turbo - Axle / CV Shaft Assembly Replacement (Driver Side Front) - Carmel, Indiana
Michael is knowledgeable and personable and does good work. He has handled two different repairs for me and saved me money each time. Would highly recommend him to anyone.

John

21 years of experience
650 reviews
John
21 years of experience
Toyota Prius L4-1.8L Hybrid - Axle / CV Shaft Assembly Replacement (Driver Side Front, Passenger Side Front) - Clermont, Florida
John was very knowledgeable and thorough. He communicated very well with me during the whole process. He was able to finish the job in much less time than estimated. The quote I received from the dealership for the exact same labor and parts was over $700 more than Your Mechanics. This is also very convenient for me, since John came to my house. I really love this service. Thank you again, John!

Jay

24 years of experience
262 reviews
Jay
24 years of experience
Volkswagen Jetta L4-1.4L Turbo - Axle / CV Shaft Assembly Replacement (Passenger Side Front) - Mount Prospect, Illinois
Very genuine and nice. Great at communicating and really respectful of my time! Really appreciated his work 

Auguste

14 years of experience
4 reviews
Auguste
14 years of experience
Nissan Altima L4-2.5L - Axle / CV Shaft Assembly Replacement (Passenger Side Front) - Oxon Hill, Maryland
He’s very nice, hardworking & goes above & beyond for his clients.. I will definitely use him as my mechanic again & will be referring him to my family & friends.. Thanks again Auguste

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