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1996 Toyota 4runner double cardan joint

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I'm rebuilding the double cardan joint in my 1996 toyota 4runner in order to fix the vibration that has been worsening over the last few months. It is also causing a thumping noise when taking off from a stop and growling noise on the highway. I have always stuggled with double cardan joints but I don't rebuild them often. Most of the time on the Jeeps and Dodge trucks the flange or nipple needs replaced so it make since for me to just send those to the driveline shop.
I could not find the parts listed for a 1996 or newer toyota 4runner but they seem to be the same parts that my 1996 toyota pickup uses. If the parts don't fit properly don't use them!!!!
The parts I used for this was a PRE 614 ball and socket kit from Orielly's and two UJ 513 universal joints from Napa. I also replaced the rear universal joint and it was a uj285 from napa.
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@vagabonddread777 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for posting this most forums act like it can never repaired the parts don't exist and that its just time to buy a new drieshaft. I just did the rear u joint and I plan to do this next. It was a huge help and the part number was a life saver.

@ThePracticalMechanic 8 месяцев назад

Although it’s not the easiest solution it does save the wallet quite a bit. It’s not a job I offer many customers because it’s a time consuming task. I will usually send out to driveline shop to have them perform the repair and check the balance.

@fourc8642 11 месяцев назад

Thank you. This is one of the only videos of this teardown and rebuild for the Toyota that I could find, and it was immensely helpful. I started trying to dig into the double cardan without knowing there was more complexity and parts to it. Likely wouldn't have been able to do this without your video.

@terryj257 3 года назад

Thanks for the step by step. I watched about four times, while I rebuilt mine. You're a lot faster than I am. I don't think I would have rebuilt it, myself, without the video.

@bsbrum 2 года назад

Exact same situation here. The tip on the center bearing alone was a life saver.

@bsbrum 2 года назад

This video saved me from a dumb financial mistake - ordering a replacement drive shaft. Thank you! ‘98 4Runner 4x4

@michaelherbert8213 4 года назад

Great video. The old timers i work with said it's impossible to rebuild these joints. Great job man.

@ericroot8475 Месяц назад

I just recommended this video for like the 10th time. No one knows what parts to buy to rebuild these. I'm hoping it's the same for the 1st Gen Tacomas, I have an old double cardan driveshaft that needs to be rebuilt. Love that you used basic tools, too. I have no excuses not to get it done.

@orville58 4 года назад

Great stuff I’ve never been brave enough to tackle one of these thanks for sharing

@ThePracticalMechanic 4 года назад

I normally don’t service them in house either. It doesn’t cost me much more to just send it out to the driveline shop.

@CalebMcKenzie 3 года назад

I love seeing how other mechanics do things, outstanding video!!!!

@jrizk8938 3 года назад

Thank you!!! Just rebuilt a double cardan on my 2002 Tacoma. Hardest part was tracking down the 2 U joints and cv bearing for the double cardan. The exterior u joints I was able to find at Napa with vehicle specifications. Ended up having to call a drive shaft shop and order the parts. For anyone reading this there are two different sizes of CV bearings that can go into these Toyota double cardans. Be sure to measure the outer race of the bearing to see what size it is. The difference is less than a 1/4” in diameter. Not a complicated job if you take your time. Instead of a hammer I used a ball joint c clamp press I rented from Napa. I am not as skilled as this gentleman with the hammer apparently and ended up knocking some of the needles loose.

@jimothy138 3 года назад

hey,any willingness to give up your source or even the part numbers you used? Ive got a 03 v6 prerunner that needs this repair

@jrizk8938 3 года назад

@@jimothy138 the outer u joints you can find at any regular auto store. The inner u joints and centering bearing I got from a drive line shop in Pomona California. Unfortunately I threw away the boxes. The shop I called was JE Reel drive shaft services at 909-629-9002. Super friendly guy, sent my parts out the same day I spoke with him. You just have to know what size centering bearing you have. There’s only two possible that fit he said. But the parts he gave me were exactly what I took out of my stock UJoint. $60 for each u joint and $40 for the bearing if I remember correctly and then pay for shipping of course. Hope this helps 🤘

@Nessal83 Год назад

Brother we all need this information. I got the measurements for the u joints but not the center bearing.

@montyM89 7 месяцев назад

What cv bearing did you use? I have a 2003 Tacoma and can’t find it anywhere

@AlanNandez 3 месяца назад

What are the part numbers for the Tacoma I have a 1995 Tacoma

@thebanjoman1963 2 года назад

Sure wish I came across this earlier. I had a local driveshaft company tell me they wouldn't rebuild mine. Rather than looking for another place to do it I decided to tackle it on my own. I wound up welding bolts on the caps and using a socket to pull the caps out. It was the only way I could get them to budge here in the 'rust belt' Your methods would have made my rebuild much easier but I 'muddled through' and got it. I use Toyota driveshafts on my 1992 Suzuki Samurai as they are more than twice as strong as the stockers. Thanks again for this video.

@mriley8343 3 года назад

Great vid thank you for posting. Also, nice job not losing it when you smashed your thumb at 10:13

@ThePracticalMechanic 3 года назад

I actually went back to see if I smashed my thumb. It must have been a glancing blow because I didn’t even notice and my thumb nail is still intact. Good eye catching that one and have an awesome smash free weekend👍🏻.

@andrewk778 4 года назад

I have never before seen a constant velocity U-joint repair. Thank you for sharing.

@ideo52 3 года назад

Really great explanation of this repair. Though I think I could attempt this myself, now that I know what's involved I'll probably take my 4runner double-cardan to a drive line shop and let them do it. Your great video helped me make that decision! Thanks.

@wyattoneable 4 года назад

Nice job getting some good camera angles for us to follow along. It's a pain in the butt job even without all of us hanging around. :)

@Garcias_garage724 Год назад

Great video. I grease all my zerk fittings 1-2 times per oil change interval depending on usage. Probably an overkill but I’d rather have to much grease and a mess than not enough 👍

@bluesky-ud9wg 2 года назад

I'm actually Very Impressed. I'm a Toyota MDT and we are Not allowed to Rebuild the DC Joint. I have a 2002 4x4 4Runner and the Joint finally wore out. For $1200 my cost, I decided to get an AM drive shaft and have a vibration. I'll go down to the Driveshaft Shop and have them balance it and see how it is. If not "perfect" then I'll scrounge the Salvage Yards for one and have the joint rebuilt.

@ThePracticalMechanic 2 года назад

They are technically not rebuildable since no factory parts are available. The parts I used are for the older generation. The ball doesn’t fit as tight as the OEM but I haven’t had any issues on my 4Runner since rebuilding it. If it wasn’t my own I probably would have recommended a shaft.

@bluesky-ud9wg 2 года назад

@@ThePracticalMechanic Yea the pts aren't available, I should have posted that also. Kinda stuck with OEM.

@solluna2155 Год назад

Another excellent video, thank you for taking the time to teaching us 🙂

@ThePracticalMechanic Год назад

My pleasure!

@Terry-ww9tr 2 года назад

Thank you for this video. I didn't know that anyone makes parts to rebuild the double cardan joint.

@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics 4 года назад

Always wanted to see how those double cardan joints worked. Nice hammer work :)

@ThePracticalMechanic 4 года назад

Thanks Ivan. Odd thing is another one came in today needing the double cardan rebuilt. What have I started.

@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics 4 года назад

@@ThePracticalMechanic haha at least Toyota shafts last 300k miles if greased once in a while. My Suzuki XL7 is developing an annoying vibe on the highway only in 5th gear...gear oil is seeping between the trans and the tcase. Maybe a loose input bearing on the tcase? Ever seen that problem? Only has 177k on the clock 😒

@ThePracticalMechanic 4 года назад

I looked through my service information and the 4wd manual transmission diagrams are lacking in detail. If it’s leaking I’d double check the fluid level. It may just need extra lube on that little 5th gear set. I have not had one of those transmissions apart before. It may have an output seal in the back of the transmission or it may be sealed with a gasket up against the transfer case. Hope the transfer case is a design that can be easily removed. Does it vibe at a certain speed? Does it change under accel and decel? I’m sending another 4runner driveshaft to the driveline shop today because it has a highway vibration. My shaft installed in that 4runner fixes the issue so I’m suspecting it’s bent or out of balance.

@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics 4 года назад

@@ThePracticalMechanic I tore the t-case off last week to take a look. Two oil seals, trans output was dry, tcase input was leaking. No crazy play in any of the shafts, but the t-case input had slight radial play by hand. Refilled both with fresh Redline MT90 and took it on a 350-mile trip. Shifts butter smooth, but vibes are still getting worse ONLY in 5th gear, especially when the driveline is nice and hot. It's pretty bad 45-50mph, gets more tolerable over 70mph. Got back and underside was covered in gear oil coming from the weep hole haha. Ordered a t-case input gear bearing and oil seal...will see if that helps :) P.S. before vibe was bad just under accel, but now it's noticeable anytime it's in 5th...

@splavin90 3 года назад

I just replaced all my driveshaft u joints on my 2x6 deck. What I learned after watching this whole video is I need a vise

@justplain8793 4 года назад

Best double cardan video on RU-vid!

@ThePracticalMechanic 4 года назад

Appreciate that. I didn't see many yota videos on the double cardan joint so I figured I'd share it since I was rebuilding mine. Funny thing is a couple days later another 300K mile 4runner showed up with a vibration and sloppy joint. I was ready to go on that one.

@user-dx5oj5eu7z 3 года назад

I agree..

@scubbarookie 3 года назад

Very good work! This can be a more involved and complicated procedure; however, your directions and careful approach give clear direction in this matter. Thank you for your time and efforts! BTW... This made me a new subscriber.

@montgomerybojangles8644 3 года назад

Hey buddy, I just took apart mt rear driveshaft on my 3rd gen (2001) 4runner and found that the double cardan U-joints are a different size than the U-joint at the rear of the driveshaft that bolts up to the rear axle. Going to order some UJ513s and hopefully they will fit, thank you so much for sharing.

@montgomerybojangles8644 3 года назад

Also for anyone doing this job do NOT for whatever reason spin the ball inwards inside the cardan joint itself. The spring will cause it to get stuck and you will not be able to spin the ball back around into the correct position unless you unscrew the grease fitting and line up the spring with the grease hole and push it into place, then spin the ball back around. Curiosity cost the cat about 30 minutes.

@montgomerybojangles8644 3 года назад

It wasn't the 513 for my truck (2001 4runner Sr5 4wd 3.4) I believe its the spicer 1310. going to retun the 513s and grab the 1310s. I noticed my old ujoints had outer lock rings. and the outer bearing diameter is 1.063" same as a spicer 1310.

@montgomerybojangles8644 3 года назад

1310 worked and fit. in the double cardan. skf-uj387 on the other end that bolts upto the rear diff.

@tyzok23 3 года назад

I have the same problem with my 99 tacoma, where did you find the U joints?

@danielhoefer9168 Год назад

@@montgomerybojangles8644 Tried to fit 1310s in my 2002 4wd 4runner's double cardan. Didn't work, the joints had the right cap diameter but were a hair bit too wide for the outer clips to fit in. 1310s are about 3.219 in, while the OEMs are closer to 3.12. I am assuming you also have the exterior clips and your double cardan doesnt have the holes in the center like the one seen in the video?

@fn6553 3 дня назад

I purchased SKF U-joints. never had soo much trouble, ended up destroying them. like they where a couple thousands too large. get them half way in then they where wedged. even cleaned hole with flapper wheel. Ordered Moog joints hope they are the right size.

@shanleesumibcay512 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for the helpful video. I’m trying to do the same, but on my 2002 Toyota Tacoma since my U joint in my double cardan joint has gone so bad. After I took it apart, even my cardan joint was bad since all of the needles came out. I’m gonna try order the same part since it looks so similar

@Jaspreets-Garage 4 дня назад

Any update? How did your rebuild go?

@shanleesumibcay512 2 дня назад

@@Jaspreets-Garage I talked around to find a replacement and I went with OEM driveshaft. I'd say I'm happy with my new driveshaft and I think it was worth to get it replaced for a new one rather than rebuilding it. I really tried to plan a rebuild, but there was not much looking for the right parts and forums/online sites were not much help either (even any of my mechanic friends wouldn't want to deal with it).

@flux7522 3 месяца назад

Man good job on keeping your cool on that thumb hit!!

@ThePracticalMechanic 3 месяца назад

Must have been a glancing blow. At this point I have little feeling in my hands so I often end up with wounds I don’t remember receiving.

@truenorthadventures4474 4 года назад

man thanks big time! Iv been getting a vibration/whirring noise when i hit 60-65km/hr then it goes away and I felt like my double cardan was the culprit. Iv replaced my rear driveshaft ujoint which removed some vibrations but im still getting that whirring noise. I crawled under my 1999 4runner and noticed up and down play like you demonstrated in my double cardan. Iv heard these were a bitch but after seeing this video I feel good to go on fixing this. I really appreciate your practicality!

@rafaelgonzalez4935 3 года назад

Usted si sabe lo que hase yo pregunte en la toyota y me dijeron que eso no se arreglaba que abia que comprarlo entero

@mynormurphy2 Год назад

Magnífico, greetings from Panamá. We use here Toyota 4runner 3.0 diesel Engine. Love the video, it make understand the Double u joint.

@Handlethis342 Год назад

In the middle of the same project. What a pain in the ass.

@spelunkerd 4 года назад

Brilliant demo. Did it fix the vibration? Maybe a GoPro camera mounted underneath would offer clues....

@ThePracticalMechanic 4 года назад

Almost all of my vibration is gone. I still have a slight vibration and whine when I accelerate and decelerate but I had metallics in the rear diff fluid during the last service. I suspected the whine was from the rear differential but ignored it since I don't drive it much. Now i'm going to need to rebuild it.

@alfredomorisaki4664 3 года назад

Thanks a lot for posting this video. information given for the toyota model and the replacement parts were very usefull. I will try to repair my toyota land cruiser prado vj95 2005 using your valuable tips ( this model was assembled in colombia and use a spicer transmission , same engine as your 4 runner but cv joint replacement part seems is 617 for my truck) thanks again

@chriscollison933 3 года назад

Looks like possible trans mounts getting worn too transfer case was moving along with! Idk just a thought but great video and do appreciate the very knowledgeable take!

@Iquijano1997 4 месяца назад

Hey man great vid, very informative. Wanted to ask, how do you distinguish if it’s a drive shaft problem vs a cv axel problem? Is there a method that a less experienced diy-guy can use? Thanks

@theGADGETSplaylist 3 года назад

This would have been a good test of the ANDROID phone app NVH method I just featured. I think it would tell how much is shaft and how much is wheel related. Messy job to do video on. You did well:)

@ThePracticalMechanic 3 года назад

I agree! I still have two more Toyota's with driveline vibration but I think they both have incorrect pinion angle. My better half has a hybrid highlander that vibrates between 79-84 MPH. Pretty sure its tire vibration or an axle. I'm going to try with android tablet from a few yrs ago.

@theGADGETSplaylist 3 года назад

@@ThePracticalMechanic that's the beauty of this frequency analysis, the 3.5x spread between axle and tire makes it easy to distinguish. Let me know how you make out if you do get a chance to try it...

@kevinficzere3826 11 месяцев назад

Great vid! Thanks!

@thomaspharazyn 2 года назад

Man! Yours come out so easy, I had to beat the f out of mine and damaged a yoke

@patricktompkins5704 Год назад

Is this about the same process for a 1st gen 4runner? My front drive shaft has a double cardan joint and the repair manual tells me to just get a whole new drive shaft which I don't wanna do lol

@ThePracticalMechanic Год назад

Should be the same procedure.

@damarpo5467 8 месяцев назад

Great job!

@rafaelgonzalez4935 3 года назад

Esa misma parte de tacoma 2003 4wd doble cab sepude repar a si por que en la toyota medijeron queno que esa parte la venden una sola pieza

@forwardsrilanka8390 2 года назад

where i can buy this Double cardon joint ball? 🤔.. anyway good video ❤️🔥

@Sakhalinn_Art 3 месяца назад

Это вы по ходу даблкардан, а это шарнир Гука😂

@jonasm9392 Год назад

Thank you

@davidhughes4728 3 года назад

I like the video keep up the good work and I think that's the best way to do it your way

@Jorgedominguez-gx1yu 5 месяцев назад

Thank you very much for your video, but I have a question. The spare parts you had for a Toyota 95, which model exactly are you referring to? I have a 2001 Toyota Prado KDJ95, those spare parts still fit my vehicle. Greetings and thanks from Spain

@ThePracticalMechanic 5 месяцев назад

I’m not sure if they will fit your vehicle or not. The parts from the 95 hilux looked like close enough for me to try in the 4Runner and I got lucky. If there is a driveline shop near you they may be able to look up the parts required or even sell the parts. If you are unsure about repairing the driveline the driveline shop will likely be able to perform the repair.

@timberlineoffroad Год назад

Great video, good tips!👍🏻💯

@TheAbJGarage 2 года назад

Great great great thank you for sharing

@joelpicar4938 Год назад

great video! im doing my rebuild as well ..i already have the u joints however the ball socket that to you replaced was not available in my country. checked online but no part number was listed.

@whydontmynameswork Год назад

Any idea if these same u joints and center hall would cross to a 2000 Tundra with the double cardan? Great vid. Much less intimidated after watching this.

@abboudabudafair1484 Год назад

Thanks a lot... that is very helpful.

@ThePracticalMechanic Год назад

No worries!

@saephan34 9 месяцев назад

Does the 614 Cardan ball kit work for 1998 Tacomas? And where can I get that small slide hammer? Thanks

@hermanq5615 3 года назад

bro clean the U joint before putting the caps on... i cringed hard watching you put caps on a dirty joint

@judysummers4178 9 месяцев назад

Same

@CubasAutomotive 4 года назад

👀👀 interested in this one. Sweet!

@CubasAutomotive 4 года назад

Wow... what a process! Extremely awesome video Chad!

@ThePracticalMechanic 4 года назад

Thanks Cuba. The only time I touch these is when it’s for my own vehicle and I can get the parts.

@alexiscorrales2118 2 года назад

I have a 2001 tacoma 4x4 double cabin, how many millimeters is the diameter of this piece? does it work for my car? i think they have similarity in 5vz parts. your answer urges me. Thank you

@GorefiendGaming 2 года назад

May i ask why people tend to use this method vs say a shop press and sockets?

@clayton203 Год назад

Got a question, Can you take the double cardan part out and attach the flange to make a single cardan joint, Take the h thing that makes it a double out of the equation, just wandering If I could get more angle out of it, not used for hiway driving but the occasional mud hole

@ThePracticalMechanic Год назад

I have never tried it but the daft would likely be too short afterwards. A driveline shop can retube the shaft and put the proper flange on it too remove the double cardan joint.

@geraldfiorello6231 3 года назад

Awesome job.

@bajar.m.6953 2 года назад

Well done. 👍🏾

@saulsolis4325 3 года назад

Everything driveshaft shop I've taken my 97 say the double cardon can't be fixed. I've been quoted 800 just to build a new one. How much would you charge to do the fix you did?

@terrellscaife2411 3 года назад

Hey why not used to ball join Press it’s another video on RU-vid a guy did one of those types of joints for a Dodge 3500 and he use a ball joint press

@joedeitz5739 Год назад

Can the center ball joint cause vibration, I changed all my u joints still vibrates.

@ThePracticalMechanic Год назад

Yes it can. The other common vibration point is driveline angle change. Sagged out springs, lift kits and even work control arm bushing and transmission mounts can cause vibration.

@youngbeasters 2 года назад

Savage hammer blows

@chriscollison933 3 года назад

Or which ever unit is on the right of the double CV my bad

@HighMileageOverland 2 года назад

Will the u joint you used fit double Carden for 2000 4runner?

@joehochberg3079 Год назад

will these parts fit a 2004 tacoma prerunner

@100Ronster 4 года назад

Did it fix the vibration?

@ThePracticalMechanic 4 года назад

Dave it fixed some of the vibrations. The thumping noise taking off from a stop is fixed and the vibration on deceleration is fixed about 50-75% of my vibration at 70mph is fixed. Now I need to rotate and balance the tire to clean up the rest of it. I still have a slight growl and whine from the rear differential. Honestly it’s not bad for a vehicle with 315000 miles.

@reltcl1995 2 года назад

Where did you buy the ball joint at

@edwingonzalez2482 2 года назад

Will this work on a 1998 Tacoma?

@tyzok23 3 года назад

Where did you get the ball bearing?

@limedime03 11 месяцев назад

I need to do this on my 2003 Chevy S10 on the year as well

@rossnellingham681 3 года назад

Have you got a link to this rebuild kit I need one for my ute

@franyerfranyer6901 3 года назад

Excelente

@kalebjones1546 2 года назад

Hey where can you buy that ball replacement kit at anyone know?

@jonathanquevedoboggioni2507 2 года назад

Hello¡¡¡ I from chile.. i need this kit for reparation to me 4 runner years 2002 , 3.4 v6. please,help me... can you tell me where is this kit?? Where can i buy it and request delivery to chile? Thank you¡¡¡

@estevan1989 2 года назад

Arran de wol

@robertogarcia35 2 года назад

👍👍👍👍👍

@thrashmetal7588 3 года назад

You lost me at greaseable I joint in a dc joint! You never do that!

@scottgrigsby4210 3 года назад

check out Weber auto, really good info on U joints and proper techniques for repair, his vids are long but worth it,

@ThePracticalMechanic 3 года назад

He does indeed have a very good series but the arbor press methods don't always work on high mileage or rusty components. Many times the vibration from a hammer is required. I do want to get a few of the adaptors he has in the videos but some of them are now discontinued. I was helping the local ford dealership with some brake line repairs and saw one tech installing a brand new driveshaft in a f250. I asked him what was wrong with the old one and he told me the U-joints were bad. He said no one ever changes u-joints anymore. I was amazed and recommended for them to watch the Weber Auto series if they didn't know how to replace them. The driveshaft was $1200 parts and labor.