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Old 09-17-2020, 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by bjones2019 View Post
Hello,

I was in the process of installing some new suspension parts and immediately noticed a bunch of grease everywhere coming out of the cv boot (see pic). I assume this means I need to replace it, but wasn't sure if there was a alternate "repair" that would suffice.

Other thing is do I buy OEM? The part costs at least $360 from toyota. Seems like everyone always says buy oem but its such an expensive part wasn't sure if there was a good alternative.
I would remove the axle, reboot it, then put it back on. I've covered all info for rebooting and replacing the axle in some writeups I will link below. All part numbers, instructions, tips, etc are in there. I would recommend the 5th gen boot kit (fits out axles) since the inner boot is a stronger thermoplastic with more ribs. Feel fee to comment over on those threads if you have any questions:

CV Reboot: CV Reboot Tutorial with Boot Stretch (80+ Pictures)



CV Replacement: CV Replacement Tutorial with New Seals (120+ Pictures)



If you do decide to replace entirely, I think an OEM axle is worth it. The 5th gen axles are a direct swap and were $310 last time I checked, so about $40 cheaper than what I've seen 4th gen axles go for. I've had good luck ordering through mcgeorge toyota online, thats where I purchased my boot kits and parts for other projects: https://toyotaparts.mcgeorgetoyota.com/

5th gen axle: https://toyotaparts.mcgeorgetoyota.c...bly-4343060082

4th gen axle: https://toyotaparts.mcgeorgetoyota.c...bC12Ni1nYXM%3D
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