CV axle? what holds that thing in there

[Archer999]

ok, so I can see my cv axle. Long stick boot on each end...... what holds it in place. It looks like its just stuck in there. I have heard that the part near the engine has a roll pin.

What part holds it to the other end just a nut or something? Do I have to take apart ball joint or anything to replace this?

[AFBeefcake]

At the wheel end there is a nut. On the transmission end there is a roll pin.
The nut is under a cap in the center of the brake rotor.

[Archer999]

so is it advised to change them both. So that the stiffness will be the same or if the other boots are in tack on the other, just change the one

[AFBeefcake]

If the boots are good and the joint is not clicking just change the one for now.

[nexus_7]

How do I get that Pin out?

[Hocrest]

3/16" punch

[AFBeefcake]

and a hammer