Hi,

I have this slight vibration at 80MPH. I'm trying to feel it if it is on acceleration or coasting. I more think it is the CV Half Shaft Assembly because i just got new tires and wheels are balanced true, but i will debug further and pay more attention.

has anyone replace them yet? what aftermarket brands do you guys recommend? OEM is like $350 each but aftermarket on RockAuto is much cheaper...
APWI HO8406 Info
Front Left (Only 1 Remaining)$42.89$0.00$42.89APWI HO8407 Info
Front Right (Only 7 Remaining)$45.99$0.00$45.99CARDONE SELECT 664270 {#44306STKA00, 44306STKA01, 44306SZPA00} Info
Front Left$47.89$0.00$47.89CARDONE SELECT 664271 {#44305STKA00, 44305STKA01, 44305SZPA00} Info
Front Right$52.79$0.00$52.79

 

I replaced a driver front recently at about 160k miles. Had a vibration through 2-3rd gear if I recall. Bought an O'crapazone CV for $60 and been fine since.

 

I love the "O'crapazone' comment. I am surprised that a new CV axle is just $60 or less. For the part that basically transfers power to the wheels that makes the car go. I remember I was looking at getting the little center tray thing in the center console, and it was listed at over $100. Finally got Acura to comp me. Man, the dealer and Acura can really mark up their prices. Of course I paid over $40 for the Hondata gasket which I haven't installed yet, and that is just a piece of molded plastic as well.

 

CV issue appears to be fairly common on the car. I bought mine at 50k miles and it has had a slight vibration on accel from about 15-25 mph. I have almost 120k on it now and it has not changed one way or the other. I will likely replace both shafts when I do my struts and shocks next year since the majority of the work is basically taking off that front suspension anyway. Those that have done OEM replacements seem to continue to have issues so I'd definitely go aftermarket, but I could not say which is the best.

 

I just pulled the trigger and bought two new CV axle. I've had pretty good success on our old CRV with Heri Axles. My mechanic had some good results too.

Advance Auto Parts had 30% off coupon and free shipping. Came out to about $125 for the pair with shipping.

I will probably install these new axles when i change out my front brakes and front shocks to save me some labor.
Item DescriptionQTYPriceTotal
Heri Automotive 100% New CV Axle
Part No 94212Warranty LIMITED LIFETIME REPLACEMENT1 $79.99
Promotion Code Savings:-$23.99$56.00
Heri Automotive 100% New CV Axle
Part No 94211Warranty LIMITED LIFETIME REPLACEMENT1 $79.99
Promotion Code Savings:-$24.00$55.99

 

If you can, give a step by step with pictures. Just in case I have this problem with my FWD vehicle one day. Thanks.

 

For anyone on the fence about DIY this, I also recommend checking out the how-to video by Eric the Car Guy on Youtube. Ultimately switching out a CV is about 90% the same process on any vehicle and his video helped me a ton when I replaced one on my mom's old car. I plan to re-visit it next year when I replace my axles and front suspension bits. It's not complicated by any means - just need to remove a lot of stuff and have some brute-force tools at the ready just in case. Do one side at a time so you have a clear example for reassembly. Combining with brakes and/or suspension as istundra is doing is a great opportunity to kill 2 (or 3!) birds with one stone, since you have to remove the brake caliper and disc, and at least disconnect the bottom of the strut (if not completely remove), to get to the axle.