In Illinois, most cv axle projects cost between $200 and $800 per axle, with a typical price near $400. Local labour, permits and materials move the final price, so treat the range below as a planning guide.
Typical cv axle cost
$200 – $800
per axle · typical $400
A general planning range, not a quotation.
Cv axle cost breakdown
- One axle (aftermarket)$200 – $400typical $300
- One axle (OEM)$400 – $800typical $600
- DIY parts only$100 – $300typical $150
At a glance
- Typical range$200 – $800
- Unitper axle
- Cities covered50
What CV Axles costs
Costs cover the CV axle shaft, labor, and sometimes alignment. Prices vary by vehicle make/model and whether you choose OEM or remanufactured parts. Most cars need both sides replaced eventually.
By city in Illinois
- Addison
- Alton
- Arlington Heights
- Belleville
- Berwyn
- Bolingbrook
- Buffalo Grove
- Calumet City
- Carbondale
- Carol Stream
- Carpentersville
- Champaign
- Chicago
- Cicero
- Crystal Lake
- DeKalb
- Decatur
- Des Plaines
- Downers Grove
- Elgin
- Elmhurst
- Evanston
- Glenview
- Hanover Park
- Hoffman Estates
- Joliet
- Kankakee
- Lombard
- Moline
- Mount Prospect
- Naperville
- Normal
- Oak Lawn
- Oak Park
- Orland Park
- Palatine
- Park Ridge
- Peoria
- Rock Island
- Rockford
- Romeoville
- Round Lake Beach
- Schaumburg
- Skokie
- Springfield
- Streamwood
- Tinley Park
- Urbana
- Waukegan
- Wheaton
Frequently asked questions
How much does CV axle replacement cost?
Expect $200-$800 per axle, with an average of $400. Aftermarket parts are cheaper, OEM can be double.
What affects the cost of CV Axles?
Car make and model, part quality, labor rates, and whether you need an alignment. Front axles are more common and cheaper than rear.
How to save?
Compare quotes, consider remanufactured parts, and replace both sides if needed. DIY can save $100-$200 in labor.