ATV & UTV Tech Tips : Rebuilding Utility ATV & SxS CV Joints
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If your stock CV joint exploded like ours (pictured left) we suggest purchasing a CV joint rebuild kit available from Gorilla Axles

Now its time to overhaul the CV joint itself. Our stock CV axle had seen its better days and when we dismantled the joint, we found it had burst into pieces. This would mean we had to use a complete rebuild kit and the CV axle kit we chose was from a tough driveline builder named Gorilla Axle. Gorilla axle builds some of the toughest axles in the market and everything you may need to repair any part on the axle. Our heavy duty kit came with a new cage, spider and oversized bearings as well as a pack of Lucas oil moly-based grease. The new heavy duty cage is thicker and tougher than the stock equipment.

Before rebuilding your CV joint make sure it is clean and free of any metalic remains

After cleaning out he old grease and any metallic remains out of the CV cup, we were ready to install the new cage and spider. Installing the new cage and spider into the axle cup can take a few tries so just remember to be patient as it should slip down into place with just a little effort. The cage and spider will go into the CV cup easiest by holding the cage vertical and slipping the entire part straight down into the cup housing. Then you can rotate the cage flat to begin installing the bearings.

Rolling the spider & race down into the CV cup can be tricky but it will go

Hint: The spider inside the cage should be installed with the tapered spline side up, which will allow the axle to slide into the fixture.