Which is easier to replace, a CV joint or the complete halfshaft?
Most technicians prefer to replace the complete halfshaft as an assembly rather than to change individual joints if either joint has failed. Replacing a CV joint requires removing the halfshaft from the vehicle. That?s 90 percent of the labor, so most technicians find it easier and faster to simply pull the old shaft and install a new one. Replacing the CV Joints on the ends of the shaft is a messy and time consuming job. Time is money and most installers would rather swap shafts and get the job done rather than spend an extra 30 minutes or more removing, cleaning, inspecting and replacing the individual joints.
