I replaced both of my cv axles last week passenger side was torn, driver side was clicking. I put new oem 5th gen axles in. Everything seemed fine until a week later and now the driver side is clicking when reversing and cutting left. I find it unlikely that I have a new cv that is already bad and am curious as to what I should start looking into as the next step.
New cv axle still clicking
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FrontRange4
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Yo. You might want to look into the needle bearing within the front differential. If the CV was at even a slight angle, the needle bearing can wear down/break/etc. Next time my CVs are off (should be soon since my boots are bad also) I will put this part in to replace the clunky noise I get at slow speeds. Think pulling out of a parking spot. Sometimes I get a decent clank noise too.
Yukon CV Axle Bushing for Front Toyota 8" with Clamshell Design | YB AX-018 | Yukon Gear & Axle
Yukon CV Axle Bushing for Front Toyota 8" with Clamshell Design | YB AX-018 | Yukon Gear & Axle
Honestly that's what I'm thinking it is from the research I've done thus far. My only hang up on this is that I have the v8 which is full time 4wd and from what it looks like on ECGS (which I assume is comparable to the Yukon) is that the bushing is not compatible. So I'm trying figure out what the deal is with this front diff vs the non full time 4wd option.
I guess I need to crawl under there and see if there is any play in the cv that is a sign of bad needle bearings as well.
I don't believe it's a wheel bearing. I have replaced those fairly recently on both sides and I'm not getting the grinding at higher speeds/while turning. I appreciate you chiming in as I'm open to any thoughts at this point.
UPDATE
I believe I have found the cause of the clicking/popping noises. I believe it was coming from my skid plate. I have rci skids and think I over tighten'd the engine skid which compressed the nylon spacer allowing it to make contact with the diff and create these sounds. I removed the skid the sound went away and have now placed an additional washer on the nylon spacer and the sound is gone.
I believe I have found the cause of the clicking/popping noises. I believe it was coming from my skid plate. I have rci skids and think I over tighten'd the engine skid which compressed the nylon spacer allowing it to make contact with the diff and create these sounds. I removed the skid the sound went away and have now placed an additional washer on the nylon spacer and the sound is gone.
4RunnerAquasport
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[MENTION=176979]Forum148[/MENTION] glad you have found the problem. FYI the V8 differential does not have the needle bearing. Because of its AWD system, It already has the solid bushing that ECGS sells as an upgrade to the needle bearing.
Also for anyone else with a 5th gen, the Limited trim is also AWD, so it does not have the needle bearing either.
Also for anyone else with a 5th gen, the Limited trim is also AWD, so it does not have the needle bearing either.
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Thanks for clarification on the AWD needle bearing or the lack there of. I was still wondering what was going on inside of there and couldn't find a solid answer.
