The cv axles on my 2011 Tacoma needed to be replaced. Instead of paying the mechanic, I decided out of stubbornness to do the job myself. It did not go remotely according to the plan. A supposed two hour job turned into a four day nightmare. To add fuel to the fire, fixing this somehow created more problems.
Part Numbers:
Toyota Boot Kit: 04428-04010
New CV Axle: 43430-04071
Reman CV Axle: 43430-04070-84
CVJ Axles: www.cvjreman.c...
RCV Axles: www.rcvperform...
Tools Needed:
1. Floor Jack and Jack Stands
2. Wooden blocks just in case
3. Drain pan
4. Impact wrench
5. Flathead screwdrivers
6. Rubber mallet, assorted hammers
7. 35mm impact socket
8. 6mm Allen key
9. 12mm, 17mm, 19mm sockets
10. Torque wrench capable of 173 ft lb
11. Tie rod separator
12. Ratchet strap or bungee cord
13. Eye and Ear protection
Steps:
1. Remove wheels
2. Remove axle dust cap with flathead screwdriver
3. Straighten and remove axle cotter pin with pliers, retain for reinstallation
4. Remove lock cap
5. Remove axle nut with 35mm socket
6. Remove tie rod end sub-assembly, remove cotter pin on top, the remove top nut with 19mm socket
7. Remove tie rod with ball joint separator
8. Remove stabilizer link with 6mm allen key and 17mm wrench
9. Remove brake/ABS cable bracket nut with 12mm socket
10. Remove 2 knuckle bolts with 19mm socket
11. Tap end of axle with hammer to loosen
12. Support hub assembly with ratchet strap and something underneath
13. Remove hub from axle and carefully set aside
14. Place drain pan under axle to catch gear oil
15. Remove inner axle by rotating and/or hammering with flathead screwdriver
16. Remove axle
17. Grease c ring on inner end of new axle, position opening of c ring at 12 o’clock for easier installation
18. Install axle
19. Slide hub over outer axle and install
20. Install axle nut, tighten by hand
21. Install 2 knuckle bolts, use jack under lower control arm to align if needed,
22. Install tie rod, clean threads before installation, torque to 67 ft-lb. Don’t forget the cotter pin
23. Torque knuckle nuts to 118 ft-lb
24. Install stabilizer link with 17mm socket, torque to 52 ft-lb
25. Torque axle nut to 175 ft-lb
26. Install axle locking cap, cotter pin, and dust cover
27. Install wheels, torque lug nuts to 83 ft-lb
Easy way to remove inner CV axle: • Removing Stuck CV Axle...
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