How to Replace Rear CV Axle Half Shaft 05-10 Chrysler 300

Difficulty: Advanced · About 150 min · Chrysler 300

Replace a rear CV axle half shaft on a 2005–2010 Chrysler 300, protecting the differential seal and supporting the suspension during removal and reassembly.

Steps

1. Raise the vehicle and loosen the axle nut

   Loosen the wheel nuts, raise and support the rear securely, then remove the wheel. Loosen the axle nut with the hub restrained using an appropriate method before separating the axle splines.

2. Remove the brake assembly

   Remove the caliper and support it without loading the hose. Take off the bracket and rotor, then clean the hub face and keep the brake hardware organized.

3. Remove the hub and free the axle

   Unbolt the hub assembly and separate the control-arm connections needed for clearance. Protect the parking-brake cable, then use a drain pan and pry carefully at the axle's inner joint to release it from the differential.

4. Install the replacement axle

   Inspect the differential seal and axle splines for damage. Guide the new axle into the differential until fully seated, then align its outer splines with the hub without striking the threaded end.

5. Reconnect suspension and hub

   Reconnect the control arms and hub, supporting the suspension as needed. Tighten suspension fasteners at approximate ride height to the vehicle's specification and reconnect the parking-brake hardware.

6. Reassemble the brakes and wheel

   Reinstall the rotor, bracket, pads, and caliper, then tighten the axle nut and brake fasteners to specification. Refit the wheel, lower the vehicle, and torque the lug nuts in a star pattern.

7. Inspect the repair

   Pump the brake pedal until firm and check for differential-fluid leakage. Make a cautious test drive, listening for clicking or vibration and verifying the ABS warning remains off.

Check your vehicle’s repair manual for exact specifications and fit.