CV Axle

[pjku79]

I found a lot of posts on CV Axles and the general consensus seem to be get the OEM replacements if you do any sort of offroading. With that in mind, I am looking at OEM replacements.

However, I didn't see a single post talking about a v8. I have an 05 sport with a V8 4wd. I am looking to replace them because they have started making a lot of noise then turned at full lock and my boots have been torn for about a year. My question is what are the part numbers that I need. Below is a link to the dealer I was looking at.

I am guessing I need two of number 1 in the pic. I head there are some seals I should replace as well. Does anyone have part numbers for those?

https://parts.toyotaofdallas.com/au...s-engine/front-drive-axle-cat/front-axle-scat

My second question is related to the dealerships. Is there a certain on that give the best price and ships or is it better to just get it from a local dealer?

Thanks for the help.

 

[Billynath1988]

I found a lot of posts on CV Axles and the general consensus seem to be get the OEM replacements if you do any sort of offroading. With that in mind, I am looking at OEM replacements.

However, I didn't see a single post talking about a v8. I have an 05 sport with a V8 4wd. I am looking to replace them because they have started making a lot of noise then turned at full lock and my boots have been torn for about a year. My question is what are the part numbers that I need. Below is a link to the dealer I was looking at.

I am guessing I need two of number 1 in the pic. I head there are some seals I should replace as well. Does anyone have part numbers for those?

https://parts.toyotaofdallas.com/au...s-engine/front-drive-axle-cat/front-axle-scat

My second question is related to the dealerships. Is there a certain on that give the best price and ships or is it better to just get it from a local dealer?

Thanks for the help.

The link you have is generally the better priced dealer. However I suggest you try rebuilding them first. Buy the new boots from SDHQ or similar. Get some High temp/high pressure CV grease. Get the Clamps. Use lots of brake cleaner and rags. There are several threads with step by step on here, that will also provide the part numbers to those seals you need.

Your other option is CVJ axles. They seem to be the best bet vs OEM.

 

[Drunner97]

I found a lot of posts on CV Axles and the general consensus seem to be get the OEM replacements if you do any sort of offroading. With that in mind, I am looking at OEM replacements.

However, I didn't see a single post talking about a v8. I have an 05 sport with a V8 4wd. I am looking to replace them because they have started making a lot of noise then turned at full lock and my boots have been torn for about a year. My question is what are the part numbers that I need. Below is a link to the dealer I was looking at.

I am guessing I need two of number 1 in the pic. I head there are some seals I should replace as well. Does anyone have part numbers for those?

https://parts.toyotaofdallas.com/au...s-engine/front-drive-axle-cat/front-axle-scat

My second question is related to the dealerships. Is there a certain on that give the best price and ships or is it better to just get it from a local dealer?

Thanks for the help.

I've had good luck with eBay finding OEM axles for cheap. They usually need a rebuild though so I just pick up a kit off Amazon for 50 bucks.

The link you have is generally the better priced dealer. However I suggest you try rebuilding them first. Buy the new boots from SDHQ or similar. Get some High temp/high pressure CV grease. Get the Clamps. Use lots of brake cleaner and rags. There are several threads with step by step on here, that will also provide the part numbers to those seals you need.

Your other option is CVJ axles. They seem to be the best bet vs OEM.

I believe CVJ only uses OEM axles and refurbs them.

 

[Elan750]

The link you have is generally the better priced dealer. However I suggest you try rebuilding them first. Buy the new boots from SDHQ or similar. Get some High temp/high pressure CV grease. Get the Clamps. Use lots of brake cleaner and rags. There are several threads with step by step on here, that will also provide the part numbers to those seals you need.

Your other option is CVJ axles. They seem to be the best bet vs OEM.

I think this ship has sailed. If his boots have been torn for a year, and now its clicking, those bearings are toast.

 

[Billynath1988]

I think this ship has sailed. If his boots have been torn for a year, and now its clicking, those bearings are toast.

not necessarily. My boots were torn for about year or more, clicking and everything.. I rebuilt them almost 4 years ago. knock on wood im still on the OEM original CV's after that rebuild and have wheeled it hard several times since. That said, I plan to pick up a set of CVj's as spares for when these inevitably go.

In his position, Id get CVJ axles to install. Take the old ones out and rebuild them and hold them as spares.

 

[pjku79]

I am leaning towards just replacing with new OEM. I am busy with too many project and my time is worth more then the cost difference of having to do it again if it doesn't work out. Can someone point me to a link where I can get the part numbers I need?

 

[Seymore Butts]

Here's the dealer I order from. You can get the part numbers easily by clicking on the parts diagrams and they ship anywhere. Many other Toyota dealers link to this site, and maybe your local one does too.


https://parts.stevinsontoyotawest.com/

 

[BackOff]

Same boat here.
Been putting off the CVs...I need to get with it.

I went the OEM/eBay route...$53each x2.
Boot kit, has all the grease and band clamps you need.

Sitting on the self...

 

[nuron]

Same boat here.
Been putting off the CVs...I need to get with it.

I went the OEM/eBay route...$53each x2.
Boot kit, has all the grease and band clamps you need.

Sitting on the self...

The band clamps require a special crimping tool, right?

 

[Drunner97]

The band clamps require a special crimping tool, right?

Yes. It can be done without, but it's not easy. The tool is only like 10 bucks on Amazon and if you plan on regularly rebooting your axles it's worth picking up. I've rebuilt 2 so far and I have 2 spares I need to rebuild.

 

[blackoutt]

Everyone else seems to have you covered with order OEM boot kit (complete with grease and clamps) plus the crimp tool off amazon or at harbor freight for the cheapest best option. If downtime is your concern, buy used OEM axles from a wrecker or ebay, regrease and reboot.

If new is your easiest option and you're not too concerned about the money try partsouq a foreign place with high shipping and longer lead time but generally lower cost.

Your unanswered question of what seals do you need. If you reboot the axles on your rig, you can leave the inner cups installed in the diff. If the diff seals aren't leaking leave them alone. If you remove the inner cups (entire axle) from the diff, you risk damaging the diff seals. They are different left/right and different v8 so make sure you have the right part number on hand. They may or may not be needed. The only seal that I seem to have to replace when taking my CV's in and out a lot is not in the diagram link you've posted, they are actually in the hub diagram and mount on the back side of the knuckle where the outer CV seals to the back side of the knuckle. The big garter springs in them tend to kink and not keep water out. Clean your abs sensors while you're in there.

I still have original OEM axles at 155k and have done two sets of inner boots (empi boots didn't last long, cracked) and one outer boot from trail damage. Nothing wrong with the joints themselves, just cleaned out well with lots of brake clean and repacked with the provided grease and a large equine syringe to pump it into the rollers.

 

[Morphyne]

Since we are on the topic of CVs

I've done three CV axles before. But it was always in conjunction with a diff fluid change. I have a CV I want to swap and am wondering if I need to drain the diff or can I just pull it and out a new on if without losing fluid?

 

[montijo505]

I've done three CV axles before. But it was always in conjunction with a diff fluid change. I have a CV I want to swap and am wondering if I need to drain the diff or can I just pull it and out a new on if without losing fluid?

You will lose between 1/2 to 3/4 of a quart of fluid. Just top it off when you’re done doing the swap. Unless it hasnt been changed in a while then you may as well while you’re down there. Also always remember to remove the fill plug before you drain anything or pull out the axle. You’ll be in for a headache if you pull the axle or drain the diff and then can’t get the fill plug off to refill.

 

[Morphyne]

You will lose between 1/2 to 3/4 of a quart of fluid. Just top it off when you’re done doing the swap. Unless it hasnt been changed in a while then you may as well while you’re down there. Also always remember to remove the fill plug before you drain anything or pull out the axle. You’ll be in for a headache if you pull the axle or drain the diff and then can’t get the fill plug off to refill.

Oh man been there. lucky for me I went for the fill plug first and had to take it in to get it power chiseled off.

 

[montijo505]

Oh man been there. lucky for me I went for the fill plug first and had to take it in to get it power chiseled off.

I had the opposite problem. I cranked off the fill before starting my axle swap with no problem. Swapped both axles, then went to get the drain plug out......and stripped it to shit. My solution was just to top it off until the next time I took it to a Toyota specialist. They got it off in two seconds. Apparently they just hit it with a ball hammer really hard to shock it free. Then they tapped in one size larger hex and bam, done.


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[BackOff]

In regard to the band clamps.

In this kit each clamp is different.
Also has a flat C-clip and open C-clip thing-a-ma-jig.

 

[cloud]

Sometimes I forget what it was like to live in Midwest Winters. I never realized that everyone says removed the fill plug first because it might be seized. I thought you all were crazy.

@op cvj red boots are better. If you're going to rebuild/reboot I'd call them and get their red boots. I swapped my Chinesium axles for cvj and I'm quite pleased

You will lose between 1/2 to 3/4 of a quart of fluid. Just top it off when you’re done doing the swap. Unless it hasnt been changed in a while then you may as well while you’re down there. Also always remember to remove the fill plug before you drain anything or pull out the axle. You’ll be in for a headache if you pull the axle or drain the diff and then can’t get the fill plug off to refill.

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