A Toyota specialist shares an important tip on Toyota and Lexus Axles. Never replace your leaking axle with an aftermarket one or worse a super expensive original one!
Toyota makes a CV Boot kit that comes with the original boots and everything you need to replace them. This kit is usually inexpensive and if you catch the axle leak in time, can save the original axle that otherwise would easily last the life of the vehicle.
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0:00 Axle Boot Kit Information
1:18 Axle Leak Example and Leak Criteria
2:03 Preparing to Remove the Axle
4:47 Toyota Axle Design
6:42 Axle Half Removal
9:19 Axle Tear Down
17:08 New Axle Boot Kit Contents
18:34 Important CV Clamp Information
22:28 CV Boot Tool Information and Tool Demo
24:17 Reassembly Continues
30:53 Reinstallation Tips
36:56 Different Model Differences
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Hi Mr Car Care Nut, I have bad vibration at 75-80+ when I'm on the gas that disappears when letting up on my 2007 RAV4 (145k miles). 80 give or take really seems to be the resonance but differs sometimes and not sure why. I was told a couple years ago at a Toyota dealer that my boot was leaking on my front right CV and needed to be replaced. They didn't seem to care too much about it and didn't even have costs for me on it till I tried to get more info. I passed on having the work done since they made it seem like not a big deal and were gonna charge me $450. I've felt the vibration now for about all this year. There is sludge all around the underside centered where the inner boot is. Vibration does seem to come from that side specifically too. There is no other sign of issue other than the vibration around 80mph when accelerating. I've learned this year how to DIY a lot of repairs on my car so when inspecting the parts around there I saw no signs of issues with the boot or leaks on the boot nor with any of the suspension parts. The vibration and the sludge around the area has me thinking it is the CV needing to be replaced though. I've had the car in the dealer twice now to since the vibration to diagnose various issues I can't but this one I bring up seems to always get ignored. I've shied away from jumping on buying an aftermarket CV Axle after doing my research on that side being a pain with the bearing race bracket and have been thinking of just bringing it to a reputable shop to replace instead and not pay crazy dealer labor hour costs. However I learned I can buy an after market bracket as well and have been back to contemplating trying this out with a friend. Does the symptoms sound like it is my CV Axle or am I looking at potentially some other issue? And do you think I'd have the space or ability to remove the CX Axle with the Bearing Race Bracket attached? Or after having seen the video now, is it not too late and I just need to replace my boots and grease and could potentially make this easier? Main concern there is the vehicle has had 15 years of Illinois/Wisconsin winters to collect rust too.
The problem is most cases by the time a leaking rubber boot is discovered the axle is already damaged and making noises.
Wish I would have known that before I bought a whole rack and pinion for my sienna , so I could have just bought the axle ??
Excellent presentation. Thank you.
I enjoy when I work on Toyota cars
Great video even though I am not a mechanic I learned on what and how to inspect items on a vehicle to insure any wear and tear, that you.
I've seen axle boots leak from the factory. So, even though you have a new or newer car, keep an eye on the axle boots.
Great job!
Thank you for your videos, I just replaced my front brakes and rotors, also changed the engine oil by myself in a paring lot because of you and your great videos. But unfortunately I found my car has a leaking CV axle boot, so it looks like I will upgrade my DIY skills soon!
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I cringed when I watched you hammering on the bearing ! Shock load if nothing else. Your videos are always great. Thank You
Great video! Where would I get the boot cover replacement kit? Is this an OEM kit?
Would that factory crimp tool work on most brands.
Beating on the 3 spider bearings at 27:35 is a very bad idea. Use a socket that is slightly bigger than the axel shaft. That way your using the trunnion shoulder, saves damaging the bearings. Otherwise great vid. Peace
This is one of the Best Lexus videos I have ever seen. Thanks so much.
Can you show how to change valve cover gaskets.
Brilliant! I had cracked boots on a 4runner. A couple of shops wanted to put on after market axiles saying it was more cost effective. I thought it wise to keep the Toyota axiles. I went to a large parking lot and made full turns and heard no clicking. I made the judgement call to reboot the original axiles. $800 later so far so good.. I know for a fact Subaru's also prefer genuine subaru axiles. You have to be vigilant to replace boots as soon as possible if they fail Genuine axiles are pricey, but aftermarket ones are a crap shoot. Good information well presented.
How do you clean your rags?
I was wondering if you know how to disable the Active Noise Cancellation that’s on the new Lexus’s as I am trying to install a subwoofer and I heard that the active noise cancellation will cause poor performance for the subwoofer.
Aren't you bashing the shit out of those bearings by using a hammer on them??? Very excellent camera work. It didn't look easy.
Lexus never quotes they have a rebuild kit. I get the quote on a 2006 250IS AWD to be $1500 a pair.
I love this info. Stay OEM. Just fix what Toyota already made well.
Immaculate technique besides the fact I would never hammer directly on the bearings of the spyder whether you have a rag in between or not. I just couldn't bring myself to do it, just in case. I always apply force to the cradle as you ended up doing to remove it with the air hammer.
To replace I would either use an appropriate sized tube or socket. If pushed I might use a drift on the cradle and tap around it not to jam it by only hitting one side.
Excellent tutorial! I actually did this for the first time on a 1987 Toyota Tercel. Took about 5 hours, using jack stands.
You are good at what you do. Very well explained.
I would put a block of wood across the 3 rollers and hammer on the wood. Or use a plastic hammer.
Thank you for that great video. I like that toyota cv axle crimper, much cuchhhh better than the aftermarket tools!