Park on a flat surface, set the parking brake, and chock the rear wheels
Loosen the axle nut before lifting the vehicle
Loosen the lug nuts
Raise the vehicle and support it securely with jack stands
Remove the wheel
Remove the axle nut completely
Remove any cotter pin, castle nut, or retaining hardware from the suspension components
Disconnect the lower ball joint, tie rod end, or strut bolts as needed for clearance
Push the CV axle inward through the hub
Remove the axle from the hub assembly
Pry the inner CV joint out of the transmission or differential
Drain transmission fluid if required
Remove the old axle from the vehicle
Compare the new axle to the old axle
Install a new axle seal if needed
Insert the inner CV joint into the transmission or differential
Push the axle fully into place until it seats
Guide the outer splines through the hub
Reconnect the suspension components
Reinstall any cotter pins or locking hardware
Install the axle nut by hand
Reinstall the wheel
Lower the vehicle enough to keep it stable
Torque the axle nut to specification
Torque the lug nuts to specification
Refill transmission fluid if any was lost
Test drive the vehicle
Recheck for leaks, noises, and proper axle seating