How much does the CV joint cost?
How much does the CV joint cost?
A CV joint itself can cost between $95 and $210. Hiring a mechanic to perform a replacement will be between $165 and $800. The price mainly depends on whether you’re replacing a double or single axle.
Is it OK to drive on a bad CV joint?
If the boot that seals the CV joint is damaged, the grease will leak out and contamination will set in, eventually causing the joint to wear out and fail. A severely worn out CV joint can even disintegrate while you’re driving and make the car undrivable. It is not safe to drive with a damaged CV joint.
How much does it cost to replace a CV joint on a Toyota Corolla?
In a 4 wheel drive car there will be two at the front and two at the rear, so replacing them all can be an expensive job….Single.
| Model | Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|
| Labor | $205 – $261 |
| Parts | $164 – $575 |
| Total | $369 – $836 |
Do you offer genuine Toyota Corolla CV joints?
We offer a full selection of genuine Toyota Corolla CV Joints, engineered specifically to restore factory performance. Please narrow the CV Joint Axle results by selecting the vehicle.
How do you fix a Loose CV joint on a Toyota?
To fix it yourself, you’ll need a torque wrench and sockets to break the main CV joint lock-nut loose and be prepared to have to take out the lower ball joint as well. From there, it’s a matter of following your repair manual, it should only take a few hours. As with all important parts of your Toyota, only use a genuine OE part to replace it.
Do all front wheel drive cars have a CV joint?
Every front-wheel-drive vehicle you see has a CV joint on each end of the driveshaft. The inner CV joint connects the driveshaft to the transmission, and the outer joint connects the driveshaft to the wheels. Rear-wheel vehicles and 4WD vehicles also have CV joints.
What are CV joints and how do they work?
They also handle the up and down motions of travel through the suspension. In front-wheel drive Toyotas, the CV joints deliver torque to the front wheels when the vehicle is turning. As mentioned prior, these parts are prone to failure, but it’s rarely an issue of quality.
