# Rebuilding Axles

See the below community video on axle rebuilds (thank you to Michael Schneider).

PLEASE NOTE, only Redline CV-2 CV grease should be used when rebuilding your CV's. This grease is designed to take the temperature associated with racing. Most other graphite / molly loaded CV greases are not suitable.

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## CV Joint Clocking

Correct clocking of the inner race is the most common mistake when rebuilding axles.

**The rule:** The inner race has one flat side and one indented side. The **indented side faces inboard** (toward the center of the axle).

Getting this wrong will cause premature CV failure. If in doubt, disassemble and recheck before sealing.

Seal the mating surfaces with high-temp RTV. Do not over-apply — a thin bead is sufficient.

See also: [2025-07-09 Upgraded Outboard CV Joint Hardware TSB](https://github.com/Rush-Auto-Works/RushSR-Manual/blob/main/maintenance/service-bulletins/2025-07-09-upgraded-cv-joint-hardware.md)