Busted cv questions.

[99 sr5 highlander]

Well, I broke my drivers side cv today, and will be fixing it this week. I have a couple questions though. I have looked through several threads and am wondering if it would be better to get a napa cv (either rebuilt or new) or get one out of a wrecking yard, or if you have another suggestion that would be great. I also need to know what kind of grease I need to use. The outer part of the cv seemed to have a different grease than the inner joint.

Thanks in advance.

 

[kball]

If you are replacing the cv axle you don't need grease. It will already be in the boots.

 

[99 sr5 highlander]

If you are replacing the cv axle you don't need grease. It will already be in the boots.

Oh, duh I should have known that. Thanks.

 

[LittleCaesar]

Napa new for the time being while you find a shop to rebuild the old one.

Or you may just wheel the Napa one for years to come.

 

[nevada]

make sure you have the tools needed, keep them in the runner with..
buy a spare axle, you'll be able to change it on the trail.

its not that much fun, but a hell of a lot better than having to go home early.