How to Replace CV Axle Shaft 00-03 Nissan Maxima 

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I live this video bc most videos shows every coming off easy np but here I do see the truth of working in a 24 yeas old

I just did this while replacing the struts on a 2001 Maxima 5 speed. It was ridiculously easy. Remove the three support bracket bolts (using 12mm wrench w/ 14mm cheater wrench for leverage) and yank. Reassembly was even easier. The vid was helpful tho. Thanks!

I did mine in the driveway alone with just the passenger side jacked up and a jack stand on my back in the dark in less than 2 hours did not remove lower control arm just removed the 2 bolts connecting the strut to hub assembly. When doing the passenger side just jack up the passenger side you will lose far less fluid. The only part I struggled with was the top bolt on the support bracket had to use a 12 mm wrench to break it loose a couple turns as I did not have a swivel at the time.

Thanks 1A auto. This worked on my 2001 Nissan Maxima. Did it in the driveway with jacks and jack stands. Job was very difficult nonetheless. Took me 3.5 hrs without impact tools. Most of the bolts required extra pipe leverage. I couldn't get the 12mm axle bracket bolts out with extensions and sockets, but I was able to get them with a 12mm wrench.

this helped me a lot thanks

I have an SE 2001, does CV make a real loud banging noise wen it has gone bad need replacement

You blew by the part I needed to see. When you removed the axle, there is a ring type washer pressed about a foot from the inner spline. I tapped it off the old axle, but on the remanufactured axle it does Press fit on. The diameter is smaller and the washer doesn’t have any way to stay in place. What is it used for...?? Plus, I was hoping to replace the transaxle seal, but it looks almost impossible to access.

Super helpful! Thanks!

made easy thanks

Same procedure for the driver side?

My Nissan Maxima 04 is dragon in the front what do y'all think that is do you think it's the CV axle

I don't get why the lower control arm was loosened if it was just an axle replacement. All you had to do is loosen the 2 bolts at the lower end of the strut and the axle comes out rather easy...?

1:57 PLEEEEEEASE don't forget to wear safety glasses, people.

if mine is a manual 6 spd. is there anything else ill need to do?

If I replace one side should I replace both sides or not needed??

What if it still leaks from the out putt seal

Like wrestling a stubborn bore after you shoot it with a 9mm

you did way too much work. all I did was unbolt the strut from the steering knuckle and remove the brake line and ABS sensor wire from the strut.

Over kill 2 many steps

Honestly i have an 04 Maxima and it seems like honestly all maximas give problems like these and even worse ones. If your looking to get one of these maximas please don't. Save yourself money and headaches.