The counter speed or CV joints on your vehicle are components on the drive shaft. The CV joints make the axle more flexible so the wheels spin with less resistance. If you have heard a grinding or clicking sound when you make turns as you drive, the CV joints should be inspected for signs of corrosion and wear. If the joints appear damaged in any way, they need to be be separated from the drive shaft and then replaced.
Instructions
1. Apply your parking brake and lift your vehicle with the jack. Lower the vehicle onto the jack stands. Remove the lug nuts from the wheels with the lug wrench and slide the wheels forward and off of the axles.
2. Twist the spindle nut counterclockwise with a socket until it comes out.
Slide the cotter pin free from the drive shaft by dragging it straight up and out with the pliers.5. Twist the drive shaft retainer nut counterclockwise with a socket until it comes out.
3. Unbolt the caliper mountings and hang the calipers off of the frame with the rope. Slide the rotors off of the axle.4.
6. Pull the CV joints off of the ends of the drive shaft manually.
