How to replace front passenger side cv axle on a Honda Pilot 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 #honda Feel free to donate anything if this video helped you Cashapp - $balatbatbrian87
Great video. Just finished replacing both of my on my '14 Pilot (188,xxx miles). Driver side was "easy" compared to the passenger side. Those 2 14mm bolts that mount the CV axle to the bracket (mid-point of the axle) were insane to remove. I can see why you didn't include that in your video (though your comments) gave me the encouragement to remove them despite how tight they were. Well after removing both of them it was plain to see why my were exceptionally difficult to remove. They were cross-threaded (confirmed by my neighbor also). MERCY. Purchased 2 new ones (8mm 1.25 pitch, class 10.5) from auto parts store and was fortunate to get the new ones threaded, though I didn't need any lock-tight that's for sure. For those concerned about these 2 bolts being a beast - yes they are and as Brian stated having an impact tool make is easier (though it was still a challenge for my impact). No issues on my test drive. Thanks again for making a great video. Not many vids on the passenger side replacement (wonder why that is?).
“7:30” Guys from up north say “yeah right”. lol. Southern boys have it easy pulling that axle out. Hahaha. Guys up North are cursing punching and praying because the damn carrier bearing is fused to the aluminum case. LOL
Typically I haven’t had as much problem with the 2 bolts holding them in (if they strip heat them up gently and use an Easy Out style socket to turn them out). The real problem is once you get them out, the shaft won’t come out of the case because it’s fused together. I typically end up using a small wedge to gently tap it in to spread it apart. In some cases the aluminum housing on the shaft itself around the carrier bearing cracks but it comes out all the same. Just go gently because if you crack the aluminum case on the transmission you’re screwed. Good luck. 👍
God BLESS you sir!!! I watched another video and they didn’t show the removal of those two bolts. So of course me the idiots banged on it for an hour to exhaustion. Then I turn on your video and I’m like “Oh…facepalm”. Thank you Sir!!!
There is no need to hammer the rotor to breake ot loose. Screw the 2 rotor retaining screws into the two opposite holes, and they will press against the hub and break it free.
Great video and instruction Brian, thank you! May I ask what symptom or problem did you see with this old axle? My pilot has a bit of jerking when I step on the gas right after turning right. May be it's time to change this axle.
I’m wondering if the axle would come apart if I pull it to hard I’m working on my Acura MDX and the axle is very stuck in there any suggestions would be very much appreciated thanks in advance
