CV Boot Leaking, Awesome...

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dmalis12

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I know there are multiple threads on here and 120.com about this but I can't find the right one that has a bunch of people that have replaced their axles. Let me know if you've done this and what you've used. I'm just going to replace both axles when I put my lift on. At least I found this out before I did my lift so it can all be done at once. Post some threads about this if you know of any.

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I have read threads on here about shops that use different boots and clamps for vehicles with lifts.

I replaced my passenger side with one from Autoshack, It worked fine. I totaled the 4Runner before I got around to doing the driver side.
 
Just ordered both axles from CVJ with the extended travel boots to accommodate lift i'm installing (now along with axles) $125 each plus $75 core charge. Any links to install threads or tips from the gurus that have done this. Any special tools that would help?
 
I didn't do a write up, but I did document some items of note and lessons learned in my build thread.

As far as tools that I found helpful:

- 1/2" drive impact
- you'll need a socket for the big axle nut. Don't remember the size (32mm maybe?)
- small sledge or brass hammer
- floor jack
- then just hand tools

You can use a hammer and chisel or slide hammer with a hook adapter to dislodge the axle from the differential, but I just used a pickle fork and a block for a wedge (just working with what I had) to pop it loose. Worked really easily.

Scroll down to post #30 to see my post regarding the install:

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/109531-superman3043s-build-thread-2.html#post1101143

If you get stuck, you can post here and we'll try to help you out. It's really not bad at all. Make sure you get some gear oil as well. Good luck.
 
superman3043 said:
I didn't do a write up, but I did document some items of note and lessons learned in my build thread.

As far as tools that I found helpful:

- 1/2" drive impact
- you'll need a socket for the big axle nut. Don't remember the size (32mm maybe?)
- small sledge or brass hammer
- floor jack
- then just hand tools

You can use a hammer and chisel or slide hammer with a hook adapter to dislodge the axle from the differential, but I just used a pickle fork and a block for a wedge (just working with what I had) to pop it loose. Worked really easily.

Scroll down to post #30 to see my post regarding the install:

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/109531-superman3043s-build-thread-2.html#post1101143

If you get stuck, you can post here and we'll try to help you out. It's really not bad at all. Make sure you get some gear oil as well. Good luck.
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Great Man, Thanks! this is a big help. It's interesting that you didn't have to disassemble many of the other parts that others did. I'll be doing this while I'm doing my suspension install so i'll already have this ripped apart. I'll post as I move along with this.
 
I did it also. Very very easy.

My axle only cost 86$ with no core.

Hell, I don't want to type a lot if you have questions just pm me and I'll give you my number.

I just really want to encourage anyone capable of this to do it themselves and save money.
 
Cool man. Yeah just took some finesse and maneuvering. I could probably change one out in a couple minutes now if I had to.

Another thing just dawned on me. Make sure you inspect the sealing face on the diff side of the shaft before you insert it. It's like a thin metal collar. Both of mine came out of the box deformed. Don't know if it happened in shipping or if they got bumped at the factory. I just formed them back to shape. If you plug them in and they're rolled over, it won't seal properly. I seem to remember some members doing the job and then experiencing leaks and ending up having to do it several times. Don't know if this seal was exactly what contributed to their issue, but if I were a betting man, I'd say it was. Just something else to inspect and be aware of to save you some possible headache later on.


You'll be fine though. Post back here and tell us how easy it was when you're done.
 
I also have a leaking CV boot and it is throwing grease everywhere.

I would like to do it myself but I dont want to screw anything up. Im tempted to pay those rats at the dealership the $300 bucks they want...

First I think Ill see if I can find a CV assembly for a good price somewhere
 
I bought my axel from Autozone. I borrowed a slide hammer from them. They have a fitting that is supposed to fit the axel but it was to small. I used one of the claws on the slide hammer and secured it with a hose clamp. It worked real well.

I got to do this 4 times and it worked well each time.

I wanted to replace the seal in the differential at the same time. It took me 4 tries to get the seal in correctly. I had to get some advice from a forum member to do it right.

If I was to do it again, I would not replace the seal if it was not leaking.

Good luck

If you were in Colorado I would be glad to help. It really isn't that bad of a job. Replacing the seal sucked.
 
kmccrate said:
I also have a leaking CV boot and it is throwing grease everywhere.

I would like to do it myself but I dont want to screw anything up. Im tempted to pay those rats at the dealership the $300 bucks they want...

First I think Ill see if I can find a CV assembly for a good price somewhere
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CVJ axles come with extended travel boots for a bit more articulation. $125 which isn't too bad and i'm gaining confidence to do it with all the thread's about it. I put some below.

CV AXLE: Replacement and repair w/ pics - Toyota FJ Cruiser Forum

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/101038-how-install-new-cv-axles.html

Toyota Maintenance: CV Axle Replacement on 3rd Generation 4Runners and Tacomas
 
Haven't got the Axles yet. Also trying to cover all my bases to prepare for things that can(are going to) go wrong. Also don't have anyone to help this weekend so it may need to wait until next. I'm going to the toyota dealer to get some axle nuts, seals, and misc. bolts and nuts that I may break off or wreck. Any other parts I need? seals etc. I posted the link below to what the dealer lists as 'dust cover' not sure if thats the actual seal i need or not?

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT. Fits: 2006 TOYOTA 4Runner LIMITED 4700CC 32-VALVE DOHC EFI, AUTOMATIC 5-SPEED | Village Toyota Parts

Also, The axles from http://www.cvjreman.com/ are available with extended travel boots designed for lift kits. Not an actual extended travel axle but it pretty much covers why the boots leak from a basic lift
 
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I didn't have to mess with any other parts or seals or anything. My axle came all ready to go. i reused my original axle nut, since the original was a 35mm (I think) and the new one was 37mm.
 
Just got the CVJ axles today, the boot is twice as long as stock and seems to be a better material. Looks sweet too I think.
 

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I would also like to see some updates. I just put a daystar lift on my 2004 V8 SE 4WD so I could run some 275/70R17 BFGs and the shop said my passenger side inner CV boot is "torn". I haven't been able to look at it yet so I don't know if it's leaking or if it is indeed torn, but my truck only has 61K miles on it so I doubt the CV axels need to be replaced. The boots are probably just old and this truck seems like it was babied before I got it. Most of the replacements I've seen on here were at 100K+. I'm hoping that I can just get by with replacing the boot.

If anybody has any recommendations for boot replacements I would love to see them. Especially for extended travel applications.
 
fishtizzy said:
Any issues with your cv axles you got from CVJ Axles since replacing them?
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None at all. I'm very happy with them. I did the 5100's up front at 1.75 and the axle's lay dead level. Not sure how high people are going that they get a ton of angle to it. Also though I have 18" rims that centers it a bit more also. Great product overall.
 
When I 1st installed mine it tore the boots , being in the desert kinda dry , I had my mech . & with his inspection recommended just replace boots & repack them , no probs with axles so just my 2cents not always have to replace them .
 
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