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Removing a Car CV Joint

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In this video tutorial, you will see the main steps and instructions for removing the CV joint from a car. First, lift the vehicle and remove the wheel by taking off the bolts. Next, completely remove the braking system and then the hub and hub carrier. At this point, remove any gaiter seal from the joint (the gaiter) and use a puller or compressed air gun to extract the CV joint, as shown in the video. Refit the new one, cleaning the surface and greasing it well.

Updated on 29 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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