Damaged NAPA cv axle?

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freeflight

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Hi there,

UPS delivered NAPA CV axle today in a torn box, NAPA didn't bother to double box it. :(
I found the plates on both ends were bent. Never done an CV axle before. Is it still usable?

It didn't come with a differential seal. Where can I purchase this part?

Thanks,
Kevin
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If you aren't in a hurry, I'd contact Napa and have them order replacements. I can recall when I did the CV's on my truck, fitment tolerances seemed pretty specific. Perhaps they'll install "okay" with that sort of shipping damage...Perhaps those bends could compromise the mating surface between differential and axle... In my opinion a CV is a "mission critical" component, I'd take advantage of the warranty and return policy and get a fresh set for peace of mind.

As for the differential seal... One thing I do besides a Google search, is call a Toyota dealership to identify the exact part number, then punch it into Ebay or Amazon to find a range of brands, prices, and reviews.

Invest in a torque wrench if you don't already have one.
 
Neosapian said:
If you aren't in a hurry, I'd contact Napa and have them order replacements. I can recall when I did the CV's on my truck, fitment tolerances seemed pretty specific. Perhaps they'll install "okay" with that sort of shipping damage...Perhaps those bends could compromise the mating surface between differential and axle... In my opinion a CV is a "mission critical" component, I'd take advantage of the warranty and return policy and get a fresh set for peace of mind.

As for the differential seal... One thing I do besides a Google search, is call a Toyota dealership to identify the exact part number, then punch it into Ebay or Amazon to find a range of brands, prices, and reviews.

Invest in a torque wrench if you don't already have one.
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If you can find one that's rated up to 200 ft-lbs that would be best. spec for the CV is 170 ft-lbs if I'm not mistaken. We used a 150 and torqued it down and used a breaker bar to get the other 20 this past weekend doing a buddy's cv. There is a very distinctive "click" noise when you hit that magic 170 mark. You'll also want to invest in a 35mm impact socket if you haven't already.
 
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Thanks for the replies. Called NAPA and got return authorization number. One additional info I got is that the new Maxdrive is made in China now, not like those made in Japan from a few years ago. The remanufactured ones could have a oem Toyota core.

Now I have a delimma, new Maxdrive or remanufactured one?
 
freeflight said:
Thanks for the replies. Called NAPA and got return authorization number. One additional info I got is that the new Maxdrive is made in China now, not like those made in Japan from a few years ago. The remanufactured ones could have a oem Toyota core.

Now I have a delimma, new Maxdrive or remanufactured one?
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Return and get a CVJ axle.
 
Yea as others have said, return and get a undamaged one. Also use FedEx next time [emoji51]


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freeflight said:
CVJ looks nice but the price is $199+$95 core, approaching the price of new OEM axle. I want to rebuilt the original axle as a spare.

I don't really wheel these days, just occasionally drive on dirt roads.
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For me it’s buy once, cry once on stuff like this, so I’d just find the best online price I could for an OEM replacement, then not worry for the next 150k miles, but that’s just me...
 
I second the CVJ's. I installed those on my 4runner at 150k miles. I'm at 184k now and they are still in perfect shape.

i don't wheel (only highway driving) but they were worth it. I did the OEM Toyota boot upgrade so all in they were $400 bucks but I haven't had to touch them since.
 
Bought a new OEM axle for $350 and put it on.

How do I tell if the old axle is good enough for rebuilding? Anything in particular to check? Thanks.
 
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