CV Axle Reboot & Replacement With CV Boot Stretch Mod

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In this video, we show you how to remove, reboot and reinstall CV axles. We perform a reboot procedure to fix the OEM CV axles rather than replace them with inferior aftermarket ones. We also show how to do an extended/stretched CV boot modification for those who may have lifted trucks and are experiencing problems with premature ripping of the inner boots. This repair was done on a 2002 Toyota 4runner Limited but the information and technique we use can translate to other trucks and passenger vehicles as well.
If you are not planning to reboot, go to 41:25 to view the removal and reinstallation of the CV axles.
Here’s a quick reference list of torque specs for the repair/mod:
Front Differential Fill Plug - 29 ft-lbf
Front Differential Drain Plug - 48 ft-lbf
Wheel Lug Nuts - 85 ft-lbf
CV Axle Nut - 174 ft-lbf
Lower Ball Joint Castle Nut - 105 ft-lbf
Outer Tie Rod Castle Nut - 67 ft-lbf
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@ZEROCOOLAGE 19 дней назад

This is alot of work. I rather inject the grease with a turkey Baster into the CV BOOT & seal the hole with JB Weld, than do all this for my shit-box 08 GMC ACADIA SLT. Great Tips and things I'll use on a better Vehicle one day not currently the one I own. $150 a pair for front Axles looking not bad after watching you do all that work. Thanks brother 👊🏽😎

@TimmyTheToolman 18 дней назад

Yeah, we agree you gotta pick your Battles but we think the extra effort is worth keeping the OEM CV axles.. - Sean

@DarrelVanhorn 5 лет назад

Thank you very much for this video. I don't regularly work on my vehicles but your video gave me confidence to tackle this project. It took me all day but I got it done. The part numbers, the torque specs, and the tips to make things easier (zip ties to support the axle, the prybar to remove the inner cv, and just push the axle in to seat it) all worked for me. You rock.

@TimmyTheToolman 5 лет назад

Hey Michael, great to hear our video gave you the confidence to tackle this job and that it turned out well for you. Thanks for taking the time to share your success story. We appreciate it. Happy Wrenching!

@fourpointsadventures 5 лет назад

Great detailed video without too much unnecessary talk. Well Done!

@TimmyTheToolman 5 лет назад

Thanks. We're glad you like the video. Thanks for taking the time to comment.

@flying4thrills 3 года назад

Tim: can’t thank you enough for the video. Just had to do this to my 97 after the outer boot was torn in a front end collision. I bought the big box auto parts generic boot kit and ended up doing it all over again with the factory parts. I would have been clueless without the information you shared in this video. Well done sir! 🍻

@TimmyTheToolman 3 года назад

You're very welcome Frank. Glad our video helped you out. We appreciate you taking the to comment. Happy Wrenching!

@aureliusrising1268 3 года назад

Tim, you're a damn hero. Appreciate your effort so much. Actually using your vid on rear 3rd member removal now, but you're a legend my friend.

@TimmyTheToolman 3 года назад

Thanks. We appreciate your kind words. Hope the job went smooth for you. Happy Wrenching!

@eljefeslash 3 года назад

Awesome work as always, Tim and Sean. Learning so much from your videos. My wife always asks "are you watching another 4Runner repair video?" Gotta say I'm practically rolling on the floor laughing at 45:10 - those shoes and the awesome shoe laces, Sean!? Love it. I'm going to break out some cardboard when I get home and revive my old break dancing moves. You guys are awesome!

@TimmyTheToolman 3 года назад

Glad you're finding our videos helpful. Sean does like his old school shoe styling. Thanks for the comment and Happy Wrenching!

@scubbarookie 4 года назад

I'm pretty sure that it is the original factory boot. This is great. Your covering a major component of the 3rd gen. Some of the CV Joints on these 3rd gen can really be upgraded to superstock with lifetime replacement if they break! This awesome, thank you Tim.👍

@TimmyTheToolman 4 года назад

We're glad you like the video and you're very welcome.

@johnmurphy1402 8 месяцев назад

Great video Tim. Job went like clockwork. Extremely confident taking it on because of your tutorial! Thanks!

@TimmyTheToolman 8 месяцев назад

Thanks John. It's great to know our video helped give you the confidence to tackle it. You're very welcome.

@lturner4369 6 лет назад

These are great videos and very helpful. Exercise caution when prying the CV axle out against the driver's side differential case. The lip that surrounds the dust seal is soft and deforms easily. A slide hammer equipped with a CV puller such as the OEM 27058 got my resistant driver's side axle out and didn't damage the case. But, on the passenger side, that puller wouldn't fit between the dust seal and housing. We used an impact hammer against a lobe of the CV axle and it popped out with only slight damage to the axle.

@TimmyTheToolman 6 лет назад

L Turner Glad you like the video. You are correct that you have to watch that you don't bend that dust seal when prying the CV axle out of the differential. The prying method works but it's sometimes frustrating and I've also used the technique of just getting on the lip of the inner joint with a pry bar and knocking it loose with a hammer. Thanks for sharing that specialty tool option.

@crazyscotsman1976 3 года назад

Just did this mod over the weekend on both sides. did all-new suspension front and rear with Oldman emu, jba uppers. did the starter as well, since it was apart and easier to get at. also replaced lower control arm bushings with some Whiteline. for the life of me, I could not fit two of the washers in passenger side forward one. hopefully, the alignment shop can get em in lol. last weekend was welding both front and rear coastal bumpers with dual swingouts..cant wait to relax and just enjoy some BC backcountry. thanks for the tips Tim. all your videos were a major help

@TimmyTheToolman 3 года назад

Good job getting all that work done. Glad our videos are helping you out. You're very welcome and Happy Wrenching!

@zmbombr 4 года назад

Thanks Timmy. Been watching this a few times prepping to do my 02 Taco. And the bearing hubs too. So helpful! Any way, a tip on those axle nuts or spacer nuts, instead of using the brakes just use a vertical stop to turn into, on one of the lug studs. A 2x4 cut works great. Place it vertical from the floor to a stud.

@TimmyTheToolman 4 года назад

Thanks for the tip. Somebody else mentioned this as well a while back. My only concern is putting all that force on the lug nut stud but I guess they are pretty tough and won't bend.

@edgarrangel9464 4 года назад

Great video Tim. Now I gotta save my OEM’s. I was thinking of buying a new axle complete.

@TimmyTheToolman 4 года назад

Edgar Rangel you could buy an OEM axle and use your ripped boot CV’s as a core charge. Or pay the core and have an extra axle on hand

@nickrose3882 Год назад

If no one has commented it yet, the hose clamps are actually the same style as PEX. You can use a sharkbite crimp pex tool. I happened to have one in my plumbing box and it worked FANTASTIC.

@TimmyTheToolman Год назад

That's great information. Thanks for sharing.

@sunilparas6606 3 года назад

Excellent excellent video Tim as usual.

@TimmyTheToolman 3 года назад

Thanks! We're glad you like it. Good luck with the job.

@1upgreenshroon 3 года назад

Thanks for taking the time to make this and sharing the knowledge. Suuuper helpful. Gonna be replacing the cv's on my 1st genTundra this afternoon.

@TimmyTheToolman 3 года назад

You're welcome Scott. Glad you found our video helpful and good luck with the job. Happy Wrenching!

@1upgreenshroon 3 года назад

Mushroomed the CV axle pounding it back in with a regular old mallet. Guess I finally got an excuse to buy a brass one. Luckily it's just a cheap $45 Cardone CV !

@TimmyTheToolman 3 года назад

@@1upgreenshroon That's a bummer that happened. Next time try using a long pry bar like we show in the video to pop the CV axle back in the differential. But yeah, a brass hammer is a nice addition to your tool arsenal.

@1upgreenshroon 3 года назад

@@TimmyTheToolman Thanks for the tip. I'll try that on the other side. I was eventually able to get the CV started by pushing it in with my hands and swearing a lot. After it was started a plastic deadblow hammer got it the rest of the way.

@russellwilkins5424 Год назад

Another fine Vid Timmy and Sean. Thanks for giving me the confidence to do my own Reboot and stretch. The job turned out perfect. I also siliconed the 4 edges of my boots to help keep them water tight hopefully. Viewers, Pls send these guys a Super Thanks $1 to keep these Vids coming. Russ in Minnesota

@TimmyTheToolman Год назад

Dang russel! Thanks for the tip! That’s nice of you. These boots still haven’t ripped but where the “stretched” part was started to leak out a bit, next time we will FIPG that end. - Sean

@TimmyTheToolman Год назад

Hey Russell, great to hear the Reboot went well and thanks for the support of our channel. Money isn't our main motivator though. Money helps but our favorite form of payment is hearing from people like yourself that our videos have helped them out. That's what motivates us to keep making videos. So, thanks for taking the time to comment. Happy Wrenching!

@russellwilkins5424 Год назад

@@TimmyTheToolman Sean you Rock dude

@tewatenebillemery5584 3 года назад

thank you Tim showing how replace boot

@TimmyTheToolman 3 года назад

You're welcome.

@hello32098 3 месяца назад

Wow, best video I've seen on this so far. Thanks!

@TimmyTheToolman 3 месяца назад

Thanks for the compliment and you're very welcome. Good luck with the reboot.

@esau5434 3 года назад

Great video! Just one tip it's always a good ideal to run some tape around the races as you knock the fixture off the shaft. Fortunately, the races did not fall off or else you would have had a bunch of needle bearings on the floor. Keep the videos coming.

@TimmyTheToolman 3 года назад

I've had that happen on a Tacoma CV shaft. Why those races were able to pop off the Tacoma axle but not the 4runner axle is interesting. So yeah, it can happen and finding all the needle bearings is a pain in the butt.

@SC-dl1nz 9 месяцев назад

Thanks again for another informative video Timmy!!

@TimmyTheToolman 9 месяцев назад

You're very welcome!

@anthonyreddy2834 6 лет назад

Love your vids, keep up the greatness!

@TimmyTheToolman 6 лет назад

Thanks Anthony. We're stoked you like what we're doing.

@eyeofthedriver 7 месяцев назад

Great, very helpful video! 3 notes from just doing an axle swap on one side of my Tacoma: 1. I opted to not drain the diff as the oil in there is pretty new. jacking up the side I was working on only resulted in only a little oil coming out when the axle was removed and didn't make any more of a mess than coming out the drain plug. I only needed to add 7 oz of new oil when done and didn't have to remove the drain plug or replace that crush washer. 2. the tire on the ground trick works well for removing the axle nut too if you're doing this job on your own 3. I'm not sure why you were able to just pull the axle out after disconnecting it, but mine wouldn't fit between the sway bar end links and the spring, so I ended up having to remove the end link and drop the sway bar bracket to get enough clearance.

@TimmyTheToolman 7 месяцев назад

Yeah, you can certainly avoid draining your front diff by jacking up one side at a time. I'm glad the tire trick worked for you. We try to remember options in our videos for people who are working solo. With some models, your Tacoma being one of them, the sway bar end link does get in the way of pulling the CV axle out. We actually have not worked on Tacomas very much.

@supra9532 7 лет назад

Again awesome video and in depth in details ... 👍

@TimmyTheToolman 7 лет назад

Thanks for your kind words & taking the time to comment. Happy wrenching.

@stetkal 4 года назад

Thanks for the how to. Just finished mine. My tripod would not come off. I had to beat on it for an hour or so. But everything else went smooth.👍 Almost forgot. I used a old pair of bull nose plyers to pinch the clamps.

@TimmyTheToolman 4 года назад

You're welcome and great job getting the job done.

@iadgreen28 7 лет назад

Hey Timmy. Just followed your video and did this yesterday. Instead of using different aftermarket clamps I switched the small clamps. So small for inner I used for the outer and the small for the outer I used for the inner. You have to tweak the clamps a bit but it works. I hope it lasts!

@TimmyTheToolman 7 лет назад

Thanks for sharing this technique. Hopefully it lasts until the next time you have to reboot.

@akletke1 5 лет назад

Did this job last weekend. Alternatively, instead of taking the lower balljoint and tie rods apart at the joints, I simply took the 4 bolts that hold the balljoint to the knuckle off. This allows free motion of the knuckle just as if you had taken both the balljoint and the tie rod off loose. Unfortunately I purchased a new NAPA maxdrive axle. When I got it back together I now have a hell of a vibration. Will be doing a reboot to the OEM axle and swapping the NAPA part out this next weekend.

@TimmyTheToolman 5 лет назад

Yeah Andrew, the way you did it is fine. I decided I liked breaking free the tie rod and LBJ connections over removing the 4 balljoint bolts because re-torquing those 4 bolts might cause some fatigue to them. People have been known to have a balljoint bolt shear off. Also, lots of guys like me use loctite on those balljoint bolts so leaving them alone and not having to re-loctite them is another reason. That's weird you have a vibration from the Napa CV axles. I didn't know the balancing of these axles was such a big deal. I wonder if you just got a bad set, like the shafts are slighting bent or something else is way off. These axles aren't balanced like a driveshaft is. Make sure you got your wheels torqued down properly. Usually a bad vibration in the front end is due to wheel balancing.

@ebybyron 7 лет назад

Great videos!

@sivucit 4 года назад

Excellent Job. Even though manual says you need to match mark, it is not needed, I have done dozens and it works very well. Use knipex ear clamp cost only 19 dollar which is much better. Also use universal ear clamp one with knipex it works well as well. Thanks again.

@TimmyTheToolman 4 года назад

Thanks. Glad you like the video. I do now own a set of ear clamp pliers as well. They do work pretty good.

@raymiller1207 5 лет назад

Perfect video!..thanks

@TimmyTheToolman 5 лет назад

You're welcome Ray. We're glad you like the video.

@jamessnyder9050 Год назад

I always go to your videos when contemplating tackling a job and you’ve helped me without fail! The self-satisfaction of doing myself rather than paying some mechanic is priceless! QUESTION: It’s been like 4 yrs since you did this job and I’m curious on how it held up?? Thanks!

@jamessnyder9050 Год назад

6 years ago (couldn’t edit my post)

@TimmyTheToolman Год назад

Sean's boots are holding up fine. He did get some leakage at the CV shaft connection (Boot Stretch side), but he tightened the clamp and all is good. Great to know our videos are helping you do your own work. That is our goal.

@jamessnyder9050 Год назад

@@TimmyTheToolman That’s enough validation for me, gonna order those boot kits today. Gathering parts to refresh front steering components, control arms, old man emu shocks, etc. Have ~ 3” lift.

@TimmyTheToolman Год назад

@@jamessnyder9050 Good luck with all the work. Happy Wrenching!

@macattack1392 9 месяцев назад

@TimmyTheToolman I was getting ready to ask the same thing. I finally getting/got another Toyota truck so went down a rabbit hole of mods & found this. Very interesting.

@AnimalHill-ms8ux 8 месяцев назад

Very informative!!!

@TimmyTheToolman 8 месяцев назад

We're happy to know you found our video informative. Good luck!

@ericluke847 6 месяцев назад

I remember the service manual for toy 87 hilux saying that if you clean the joint really clean with a solvent it will dry it out, so its good to pack/work some new grease directly into the joint before squirting the rest into the boot-so its lubed a bit before the stuff squirted into the boot has a chance to work its way into the joint as you drive. Also, if you clean with diesel or an oil based parts cleaner, it wont dry out the joint as much while cleaning it.

@TimmyTheToolman 6 месяцев назад

Yeah, packing some grease into the joint isn't a bad idea. But, with centrifugal force, as soon as the joint starts spinning, the grease will be quickly dispersed throughout the joint. So, in my opinion, it's not a huge concern to just pack all the grease into the boot. Thanks for the comment.

@boxerboggs18 6 лет назад

Yall rock!! Thank ya much!

@TimmyTheToolman 6 лет назад

boggs901 You're welcome Brother! Happy Wrenching.

@marouf8394 3 года назад

Thanks for your demonstrated.

@TimmyTheToolman 3 года назад

thanks for taking the time to comment! we appreciate the support

@bruceolsen9863 4 года назад

Great Video

@TimmyTheToolman 4 года назад

Thanks Bruce. We're glad you like it.

@lukestoyz 5 лет назад

Kartek offroad sells Porsche screw type SS boot clamps with the sides knurled away from the boots. They are great, and I have installed them on 2 of my Toyota’s and have had them on for years. You just have to take the old ones down to match them up as I don’t have the part #s. Also when installing make sure they don’t contact the lower shock when rotated.

@TimmyTheToolman 5 лет назад

Thanks for sharing this.

@howabouthetruth2157 9 месяцев назад

I always wondered exactly how these CV axles are designed on the inside. Now I know. A little more to them than I originally thought.

@TimmyTheToolman 9 месяцев назад

I'm glad we could de-mystify it for you.

@howabouthetruth2157 9 месяцев назад

Yeah man, thanks Timmy!@@TimmyTheToolman

@TimmyTheToolman 9 месяцев назад

@@howabouthetruth2157 No problem!

@DavidDNeel Год назад

It may have been commented on but you can also use the tool for pex plumbing clamps to tighten the outboard clamps. I did and it worked perfectly.

@TimmyTheToolman Год назад

We hadn't heard that. Good to know.

@RotoRCol 7 лет назад

lol this is a toy hammer to pull off the cv axle, great video a Tim

@TimmyTheToolman 7 лет назад

Don't know if you're talking about the little toy plastic hammer or the little toy claw hammer. I have much bigger hammers but the hammers that are on the top of my box are the small ones. I think I will break out the big boys the next time.

@andrewm.4168 3 года назад

FYI. If your truck has manual hubs, not only is hubside of axle different, the tripod attaches differently. There is no outer C-clip. There is an inner c-clip like the one that pops into the diff. It's a pain to get the tripod off. Easiest way I found was remove clip below the tripod, hammer tripod deeper on shaft to expose internal clip, then pry clip off. Then tripod will come off. Also, the three bearings do come off easily, dropping the needles all over the floor, so be careful. Thanks for your video, it still helped me a lot.

@TimmyTheToolman 3 года назад

Yep, you're right, the manual hub axles are different and I believe all the 1st Gen Tacoma axles, even the ones for ADD are the same way. I learned there were two c-clips for the Tacoma axles when I was helping a friend reboot his and also learned that the roller over the needle bearings can come off, because it did on us and we were searching for needle bearings on the ground. Fun Times. Glad our video helped you out.

@andrewm.4168 3 года назад

Thanks for the reply. I did side #2 today in about 1/3 the time. I carefully wrapped the tripod in a piece of duct tape to hold bearings together, then set it in the freezer to contract. Then when I put it back on, I used a 1 1/6" socket over the end to bang it over the internal clip. Went on easily. Hardest part of this job for me was getting axle back into the diff. It's a nightmare until everything is lined up just right, then it pops right in. Love your videos, thanks!

@TimmyTheToolman 3 года назад

@@andrewm.4168 Good job getting it all done. Yep, popping the axle into the differential can be a test of patience. Glad you like the videos Sean and I are making. Happy Wrenching!

@esau5434 3 года назад

Tim, I misspoke I was confusing those needle bearings with those on a universal joint. I should have never question your expertise☺.

@TimmyTheToolman 3 года назад

No worries, but actually you are right like I mentioned in my response to your original comment. I haven't seen this possibility with 4runner axles but Tacomas are different and your suggestion of taping them is a smart one.

@zmbombr 4 года назад

Thanks for your vids, they are very helpful. Why not use stainless hose clamps for the boots? A tip for getting the axle nut on off without a helper on the brakes is to brace the hub using the studs against a bar or even 2x4 vertical to the ground.

@TimmyTheToolman 4 года назад

People have used regular screw down hose clamps with success. Thanks for sharing the tip for getting the axle nut off without a helper.

@possecomitatus77 7 лет назад

Nice Video

@TimmyTheToolman 7 лет назад

Thanks, glad you liked it.

@TheDesertRat31 4 года назад

About getting the CV back into the diff: just as a confirmation of how you shoved it back in, essentially. There's a video of a CV replacement on a FJ cruiser, and demonstrated as a Trailside repair. They did the same thing. They just popped it in by shoving it a couple times. I have a 4th gen 4runner, which is the same front end as that, and really similar to this one here. Last time I did a CV swap I banged it back in with a BFH and a cold chisel as a drift. It was very stubborn. I'll try the shove in method next. I've got to re boot my OEM cv's soon and do the swap. I'm glad I didn't turn the originals in for a core refund.

@TimmyTheToolman 4 года назад

Sometimes the CV axles pop in easy and other times not. I like using a long pry bar that you can get onto the lip of the inner joint and then strike with a hammer to pop it in. If I have somebody helping me, I have them hold the axle parallel with the ground for a straight insertion. With the outside joint drooping towards the ground, that will make it harder to pop in. If I'm by myself, I will use some bailing wire tie up and support the outside end of the shaft parallel with the ground and then grab my pry bar and hammer to knock it in. Also, the factory service manual does state if you have the open side of the c-clip facing downward, it can help with the insertion. Happy Wrenching!

@ever2gut1 Год назад

Ended up using a 3 prong puller to get the tripod off, you all got lucky with the brass drift!

@TimmyTheToolman Год назад

Weird. I wonder why it was so stuck on there.

@ever2gut1 Год назад

@@TimmyTheToolman might be the original one from 20yrs ago haha

@TimmyTheToolman Год назад

@@ever2gut1 Probably is but it still shouldn't be that hard to get off. Oh well, you got it done, and that's what counts.

@ever2gut1 Год назад

@@TimmyTheToolman yeah I am still surprised, now to finish the job!

@parkerhawks5925 6 лет назад

great video and great instruction, I am doing this repair right now. I guess it held up alright? No one has asked about that

@TimmyTheToolman 6 лет назад

Yes, it's holding up fine.

@theschuntz 6 лет назад

Hi there, I followed step by step on this video and the other on how to replace the CV axle seal (2004 Tacoma 4x4). I just wanted to say FUCKEN THANK YOU!! And I even double checked your torque and part numbers and they are correct. Looking forward to doing more work on my rig using your videos. Thanks!!

@TimmyTheToolman 6 лет назад

You're Fucken Welcome! We're happy to know our video helped you out.

@tonyisme4934 3 месяца назад

OEM toyota boot bands work well, as what is mentioned in video. In a toyota forum some one suggested marine 304 stainless smooth band clamps worm type, I tried them ON Lexus & Toyota boots and have had success with them staying on tight. McMaster-Carr of Santa Fe Springs has them PN 5574K24 and 5574K16 much better than local parts stores.

@TimmyTheToolman 3 месяца назад

Thanks for sharing that.

@kiddflo5 4 года назад

I'm not sure if anyone has mention this but I've read that you were suppose to use different clamps so the boots wont budge & slide. Im not sure which clamps exactly though. Great video nonetheless! I'm gonna tackle this job in a few weeks myself.

@TimmyTheToolman 3 года назад

We did end up making our own inner clamps to get a tighter fit around the shaft for the boot stretch mod.

@russellwilkins5424 Год назад

Thanks!

@TimmyTheToolman Год назад

I've never heard of a Super Thanks. Is this something new from RU-vid? Thanks for the donation Russell.

@russellwilkins5424 Год назад

@@TimmyTheToolman Not sure, I wanted to say thanks for the Vid and RU-vid said I could give a super thanks for $1 I clicked Yes, sure

@TimmyTheToolman Год назад

@@russellwilkins5424 That's cool. I believe you're the first to give us a Super Thanks. We do however have a tip jar link that many have used to give us a donation. The link is on our home page on the right side of the screen under the image of me. It's next to the links to our Facebook and Instagram pages. By the way, I didn't let you know about the tip jar link expecting a donation. I just wanted to point out that was another way people have shown their appreciation of our videos.

@erich5838 4 года назад

Setting the proper cv lengths by adjusting the inner housing and tripod depth before you crimp the clamps tight is critical. The allows the air pressure to equalize so there isn’t a vacuum. This was causing the CVs to pop out while driving can be detrimental for vehicles with automatic hubs. Measure the count length before dissembling to reference.

@TimmyTheToolman 4 года назад

You can also equalize the pressure once the CV axle is on the rig by simply getting a small flat blade screwdriver driver between the boot and and shaft and giving the screwdriver a twist. This will let air in or out to equalize the pressure in the boot.

@gerardo3441 Год назад

I just did mine today using this split boot. Worked like a charm and is the way to go if your axel is still good. My shop wanted $700 to replace the whole axel and, after buying a couple of tools I managed to keep the cost well under $80. I cannot stress out enough how important is to preserve the lip of the original boot that goes towards the transmission in place. Cut out the old boot around the edge without removing the original strap. Once the old boot is out, then cut out the old strap away (ask me how I know). That end of the axel is oddly shaped and you need the original boot’s end because it matches the contour of the part and will give you a nice flat round shape to slide in your new boot into. If you don’t use it, the grease will leak out and water will get inside. IT IS VERY CRITICAL not to install the split boot directly to the axel end side.

@TimmyTheToolman Год назад

Never tried the split boot. I wonder what sort of longevity they have.

@summerforever6736 11 месяцев назад

this is a bot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

@timsvids5983 Год назад

Tim, there's a tool for those metal clamps. It's similar to the tool you used on the zip ties and works the same way, but it allows you to bend the end to lock it in place before you hammer down the tabs.

@TimmyTheToolman Год назад

Yeah, I have the tool you're talking about but it's for a different style clamp that the Toyota kits don't come with. The Toyota clamps are a crimp style and the fold over style. The type of clamp you're referring to is the zip tie style. I bought that tool thinking I'd need it but it ended up the Toyota clamps were different.

@timsvids5983 Год назад

@@TimmyTheToolman Yea, I've used the fold over style many times and hate them. The crimp style that you show at the end from Moog are far superior. I have to do my boots when I get back to the shop and wanted to catch up in a couple weeks. Been retired for many years. Thanks for the video.

@TimmyTheToolman Год назад

@@timsvids5983 Yeah, you're welcome. Good luck with the rebooting.

@keetawkhem781 3 года назад

Hey Timmy, appreciate the detail in the video and all of the provided information. I have watched a couple other videos on this same job and they have removed the 4 bolts holding the LBJ to the spindle instead of using a puller for the outer tie rod and LBJ to free the CV axle. What are your thoughts on using that method (removing the 4 LBJ bolts) over the one you used in the video?

@TimmyTheToolman 3 года назад

You can certainly remove the 4 bolts of the balljoint instead of breaking free the outer tie rod and lower control arm connections to the lower ball joint. We use loctite on the 4 balljoint bolts and after they are installed I don't like messing with them if I can help it. I'm very familiar with using pullers so I can get both of those connections disconnected pretty quickly. Another thing is the difference in how easy it is to get things realigned. I know I can easily align the tie rod and lower control arm to the balljoint but aligning the 4 balljoint bolts back up to the steering knuckle will be a bit more of a test of patience to get them in correctly and not cross-threaded.

@carlosotalora8409 3 года назад

thank you thank you

@TimmyTheToolman 3 года назад

You're very welcome welcome Carlos.

@twwtb 7 лет назад

I just changed my valve cover gaskets and your other video was very helpful. This is another great video. I'm sure I'll be doing this job before very long too. Sean's 4Runner looks like it has some very nice aftermarket upgrades. I'd be interested in knowing what he has done. How much lift did he put in and what did he have to do to make the lift work right. I see the front diff drop and the CV boot stretch mod is a good idea. What had to be done in back. I believe the reason for limiting the front diff drop to about 1 inch is because it changes the front u-joint angle quite a bit. What kind of roof rack is that? Thanks again.

@TimmyTheToolman 7 лет назад

Glad our videos are helping you out. Here's Sean's build thread on www.Toyota-4runner.org. You'll be able to see all the mods he's done. www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/163299-infamousrnrs-2002-limited-bu-ld-thread.html

@HueyT12314 5 лет назад

Hello Tim, great video. Very informative. Can you tell me what type of bench vise you have?

@TimmyTheToolman 5 лет назад

Glad you like the video. Here's the bench vise I have: amzn.to/2ofa4LD I have the 6" model.

@alziegelejr6262 2 года назад

Another great video be doing my own axel next week question for Sean was wondering what springs are you running since you have that ARB bumper thanks guys

@TimmyTheToolman 2 года назад

I opted for the 650lb spring when I ordered the coilovers from toytec.

@Chris-sd5sq 3 года назад

Great tip about the grease around the C clip and the position of the clip opening being down, which I applied to my 99 sienna. A jack stand worked nicely to help hold the axle level while I "pushed" it in at the axle housing flange with a length of 2" X 3" and a small sledge hammer. In the video I noticed fluid dripping from the differential seal after the CV axle was inserted fully. Mine does the same until I push it 1/16" more against the differential. I can pull the axle out 1/16" where it will stop coming out and start leaking. Once I push it forward again, it stops leaking. Has it been your experience that once everything else has been assembled and snugged up the 1/16" movement and leaking does not occur? Was that the way it worked out for Sean? Did the leaking stop for him once everything was reassembled? BTW, I did replace the seal. Cheers and thanks for the super helpful videos!

@TimmyTheToolman 3 года назад

There's a little cavity near the seal where gear oil can pool. When you insert the axle, some gear oil might spill out and drip making you think you have a leak. Wipe it off clean and then keep an eye on it. You might see another drip or two but then it should stop. If you continue to produce a drip, then you know the seal has been compromised by the removal and reinstallation of the CV axle and you'll need to replace the seal.

@iKaylacsR-tist-hu8ql 6 лет назад

Hey Timmy, you have a great video that is very informative thank you. I don't have any question regarding the CV joint installation EXCEPT that one regarding the wheel spacer because some comments from outside say it's not recommended that could create an unsafe issue but I've been dreaming to have that to make my truck look more aggressive. Can you advise please thank you.

@TimmyTheToolman 6 лет назад

There are many who use wheel spacers with no ill effects. But, supposedly, adding wheel spacers can change the forces applied to your wheel bearings that the engineers who built the vehicle didn't intend on. Instead of trying to explain to you what's happening when you add wheel spacers, check out this video from "Engineering Explained". ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-hWijfooeSyU.html He does a great job explaining what happens when you add wheel spacers to your vehicle.

@dalandser562 7 лет назад

You can stick a 2x4 that's long enough to hit the ground through the wheel studs to keep the hub from spinning when torquing spacers - not sure if it would work for the axle nut though.

@TimmyTheToolman 7 лет назад

That's a good trick. Maybe it would work for the axle nut.

@efil4kizum 8 месяцев назад

that axle grease looks SO good smothered all over the LCAs, bumper stops and sway bar links, some even made it to the rack boot bellows when i found the axle boots had shredded on both sides of my rig during a recent simple oil n' filter change... I thought i had a major engine oil leak LOL, but then I saw the shredded boots on the inboard side, musta been like that for over 1000 miles until i found it like that ... hopefully those factory yota axles can still be rebooted, i only drove in the rain on a few occasions with them ripped wide open

@TimmyTheToolman 8 месяцев назад

There's probably a bunch of grit inside the joints if you drove it with ripped boots in the rain. I'd clean up the joints with brake cleaner before rebooting them.

@efil4kizum 8 месяцев назад

@@TimmyTheToolman the boot shredded right near the middle of the shaft at the small clamp 9:36 so hopefully gravity played a roll in not letting any water or foreign substance go up to where the joints are at

@TimmyTheToolman 8 месяцев назад

@@efil4kizum Yeah, hopefully the joint isn't full of dirt and debris.

@efil4kizum 8 месяцев назад

boots are on backOrder until Jan-2o24... what. a. nightmare.

@TimmyTheToolman 8 месяцев назад

@efil4kizum I bet if you searched other Toyota online sellers, you'll find them immediately.

@mikefennema5561 Год назад

For the wider more ridgid CV clamps, the OTC 4722 is a good choice of clamp crimpers at a reasonable price.

@TimmyTheToolman Год назад

Thanks for the tool suggestion.

@tacticalant3841 4 года назад

@38:20 there are some stainless zip ties that I think will work really well, I will try them on my mod.

@TimmyTheToolman 4 года назад

If they end up working out well for you, please get back to us and let us know and maybe provide us a link. I'll add it to the video description for others to consider as an option. Thanks!

@tacticalant3841 4 года назад

Timmy The Toolman - here is the link to stainless zip ties: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072WC1MXT/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 They worked well and so far so good with about 5k miles on them.

@franciscomirandaiii4000 3 года назад

Hello Tim, always having a good time watching and learning from your videos. Looks like Moog 3401 crimp boot clamp set is no longer in the market. Do you have other brand/kind that you could recommend. Greetings from the midwest.

@TimmyTheToolman 3 года назад

This is the kit I now recommend: amzn.to/33fVpOJ

@nickhenscheid369 3 года назад

The CV joint boot kit comes with the grease, correct? And each kit only supplies one side (so one would need to order two?) Thanks Tim, your videos are far and away the best T4R maintenance info on the planet!

@TimmyTheToolman 3 года назад

Yes, the kits come with the grease and one kit is good for one axle so you would need to order two kits for two axles. Glad you're finding our videos helpful Nick. Thanks for the kind words and Happy Wrenching!

@christopheralexander5121 4 года назад

Tim, great video. Was wondering if there is any way of stretching the boot without removing the axle?

@TimmyTheToolman 4 года назад

You couldn't do it like we did it but I imagine somebody could probably come up with some Macgyver way. I think it would be a pain in the butt though. I would just pull the axles.

@lashpek1 4 года назад

Awesome detailed video! Is there a difference between driver side and passenger side CV’s?

@TimmyTheToolman 4 года назад

No, both CV shafts are the same. Glad you like the video.

@Ash-cy7yw 3 года назад

Awesome video thanks as always Tim. I'll be following this to replace my passenger CV that shattered this past weekend off-road. My plan is to just replace with a NAPA CV for now to get it running then reboot my originals for spares. I think I'll do the boot mod, it seems to make sense to stop the bellow ribs from rubbing. Question I have is; is there a reason the outboard boots don't or can't be modded this same way? Somehow I've missed if that was commented on or pointed out sorry if you're repeating the answer.

@TimmyTheToolman 3 года назад

That's a good question about the outer boots. It seems the rubber inner boots are the ones that are more prone to tear from friction than the outer plastic boots. We don't know of anyone who has done the same stretch mod to the outer plastic boot. All the extended specialty aftermarket boots made to address the ripping problem are inner boots from what I've seen which is more confirmation that it's mainly an inner boot issue rather than an outer boot issue.

@yamahabiker1937 2 года назад

@Timmy The Toolman Hand crimps used for PEX would probably work well for those clamps, better than buying the crap ones. I will be getting to that point soon and will use mine to see. Another benefit if you buy the PEX crimpers.....now you can do your own PEX plumbing.

@TimmyTheToolman 2 года назад

Please let us know how the Pex crimpers work out.

@yamahabiker1937 2 года назад

@@TimmyTheToolman I will do that for ya.

@SteezerZimmer 4 года назад

Hey Tim, thank you sooo much for the videos we all really appreciate it, keep up the good work. I have a quick question, my boot is torn on my CV I don't think it has been torn very long so I am hoping to save the axle and just reboot it. you mentioned that Sean was on aftermarket axles, I assume this is so he can keep driving the truck and do the reboot repair whenever is clever? I plan on doing something similar as my truck is my daily driver. do you recommend this? I guess you would end up doing the work twice but I need to truck for work, and the second wouldn't take very long after already doing it haha. Thanks again.

@TimmyTheToolman 4 года назад

Having a set of extra CV axles is a good idea especially if you 4wheel. Another idea is to try to find a wrecked rig at a PickNPull that you can grab a set of OEM axles from, reboot those, and then put those on your rig. Then you can reboot your original axles whenever and those can be your trail spares. OEM axles are superior to most aftermarket brands. You can tell by looking at the clamps whether they are OEM or not. Take a look at yours so you know what to look for and then search online for Picknpulls in your area to see if any of them have some 3rd Gen 4runners on their lot. Ideally, you'll find one that hasn't been there that long so it won't already be majorly stripped down and the axles are gone.

@zmbombr 4 года назад

OEMs also usually have Toyota stamped

@zmbombr 4 года назад

I have a doner truck and an extra set of axles. Are you suggesting that when wheeling I pack an extra axle and tools to replace on trail?

@shaolin29 4 года назад

Happy New Year, Tim and Sean! Question: I literally just finished doing this reboot on my passenger cv as it had finally torn completely around after driving on it torn on the mean streets of the Bay Area for about a year. I followed your vid to a T. When I buttoned everything up, and test drove it, everything seemed ok until I drove over speed bumps or dips. Driving over them it feels like there is some metal to metal action going on underneath the passenger side. Not grinding, but “poking”/clunking. Thought I didn’t seat the cv good enough so I put the rig back up and took it out to reseat it, and sure enough noise is still there. Any thoughts on what I should do next or what it can be?

@TimmyTheToolman 4 года назад

Don't know what could cause that other than you didn't get something properly tightened. Have you double-checked everything?

@TheRio966 3 года назад

Hey Tim, loved the video! In 2021, I'm still rocking the 1996 OEM axles. As I prepare for a 3in lift, both boots are either leaking or slinging grease. Is rebooting still the best option or would it be preferable to go aftermarket axles?

@TimmyTheToolman 3 года назад

I would reboot and do the boot stretch mod for the inner joint. They do make aftermarket extended boots that are made of silicone that people have used with success so that's another option.

@oneguyonekit 2 года назад

@@TimmyTheToolman can you link to those aftermarket boots, please?

@echosierraenroute Год назад

doing my right now. my oem axle nuts are 35mm they are in great shape.. my new NAPA axles come with what appears to be 37mm or maybe even 38mm nuts.. i dont really wanna buy a new socket just for those.. think its okay to reuse the 35mm nut? it threads on perfect to the new axles as well, so i dont see any harm.. thanks, amazing videos as always.

@TimmyTheToolman Год назад

Hey Evan, yes, you could use your 35mm nut on the Napa axle. As long as it threads on smoothly like you said, you're good to go. Sorry for the late response. I just saw your question. Hope you got the job done with no issues.

@echosierraenroute Год назад

@@TimmyTheToolman thanks for the reply Tim, I’m sending you an email real quick if you could check that thank you

@TimmyTheToolman Год назад

@@echosierraenroute Just sent you an email reply.

@wenzenuf221 5 лет назад

Try removing just the outer Cvj after the boot gets torn. It's a nightmare. Many guys actually fail to and just replace the complete axle which cost an arm and leg where from Toyota. Basically what happens is that the Cvj splines get corroded and seizes onto the axle shaft. End up having to destroy the old Cvj to remove it. Wd40 and heat left overnight helps. When mine broke free, the snap ring inside actually was crushed in pieces lol. Had to use a 6 pound hammer on the vice to knock it free

@TimmyTheToolman 5 лет назад

WenzEnuf do you live in a rusty area? It’s nice to be able to actually work on our trucks here in California without anything being to seized or corroded.

@wenzenuf221 5 лет назад

@@TimmyTheToolman for sure. I bought the pickup from a guy who lived right next to the ocean. He also had driven it with that torn booth for yrs

@TimmyTheToolman 5 лет назад

WenzEnuf if the boot has been torn for years, then it’s probably best to replace it. If sand and dirt get in there it could mess things out if it has been running dry with no grease for years

@wenzenuf221 5 лет назад

@@TimmyTheToolman yes. Tnx man. I did replace the Cvj.

@DK-vx5co Год назад

Good tutorial. As to taping the spline before the boots go on, it's to prevent cuts & micro-cuts from the spline knife-edges which can create leakage pathways (when you slide the boot over the splines) even before the project is done. I'm sure the zip-tie is OK for now, but my LC is 22 years old - do you think the zip tie will last 20 years? (Example: The greatest failure point of solar PV systems is zip-ties degrading from exposure to sunlight.) Also, it seems that the general approach is to bathe/pack the berings in the grease & not just the boot. The grease will eventually get into the berings, but better to have them encased in grease from the start. Thanks for the ride-along. Now I wanna do mine!

@TimmyTheToolman Год назад

Yeah, we understood why they suggested the taping, but those splines on the axle shaft aren't sharp in the least bit, so the FSM suggestion is overkill. It would be better to use a metal style clamp instead of the plastic zip tie. After shooting the video, we swapped out the zip ties using a universal CV boot clamp kit. We link that kit under the "Helpful Tools" heading in the video description. Your comment about the greasing of the joint has been made by several people before you and I'll give the same response that I gave them. Once the CV axle starts spinning, the grease will be quickly dispersed throughout the joint and boot area. For anyone worried about excessive wear during the first few revolutions of the joint, you could put a little grease on the moving parts before packing the rest inside the boot. But, do the grease packing in the way you see fit.

@eddvale2805 4 года назад

Hello Tim. How did that boot extension mod hold up? I know it’s been awhile since you posted this video, i was wondering how’s the result after time has passed. My boot got tore up after 1 day after i lifted it 2”. I bought the reboot kit and thinking of doing the same thing u did on your video

@TimmyTheToolman 4 года назад

The boot stretch mod is holding up well for Sean.

@eddvale2805 4 года назад

Timmy The Toolman ok Tim thank you

@TimmyTheToolman 4 года назад

@@eddvale2805 You're welcome.

@CHESTURCH 3 года назад

Thank you for responding to this persons question! I have a 3 inch lifted fj and it is shredding boots. We found a set of oem axle shafts for 150$ and i plan to reboot them using this method! This is why i love youtube!! So much help!!

@jessevielleux7889 4 года назад

Hey Tim! Awesome video! Just finished my boot mod and was curious if you guys had any issues with the zip tie down the line? Did it leak at all or has it held up? Thanks!

@TimmyTheToolman 4 года назад

Hey Jesse, we ended up swapping out the zip tie for a metal clamp. In the video description there's a link for a Universal Boot Clamp Kit in the "Tools" section that would work well for making a custom size clamp for that inner connection.

@jessevielleux7889 4 года назад

@@TimmyTheToolman Perfect! thank you sir!

@TimmyTheToolman 4 года назад

@@jessevielleux7889 You're welcome Jesse.

@alexandersmith2218 3 года назад

Hey Tim I love your videos it’s like a talking Owners Manuel for a 4Runner. Was wondering if that had helped the issue at all and how long it has lasted. Just lifted me 02 4Runner with 104k and I hear a popping noise when I turn. I believe this is the issue

@TimmyTheToolman 3 года назад

Yes it has helped a lot but what we would do different since grease has snuck from the smaller boot portion where the stretch mod is located is add a little FIPG to seal that end. Otherwise the boots have not ripped, they just leaked past the portion where the stretch mod is located.

@hv4285 Год назад

Thanks Tim, I'll start on this tomorrow. My boot ripped at the same location as your buddy's truck and I noticed he has 1" diff drop kit installed just like I have, I suspect that's why the fins ripped towards the end instead of the middle. I never worked with those clamps before, can I tighten with regular pliers or is a pair of CV boot clamp pliers a must have?

@TimmyTheToolman Год назад

The CV boot clamp pliers are sort of a must-have. You'll struggle with regular pliers. Good luck with the job.

@davidreyes2644 4 года назад

Nice video Tim. Can you explain what is the deal with the matchmark on the tripod and what would happen if i didn't do it and place it back ramdomly?

@TimmyTheToolman 4 года назад

They suggest getting the tripod back in the same spot because the parts wear together. Is it a big deal? Probably not. If you didn't make matchmarks, I wouldn't sweat it.

@roberthill2010 6 лет назад

Hi Tim, Great video, just like your other great clips. Can you tell me the OTC Front End Service Kit part number? Thank you very much - Rob

@TimmyTheToolman 6 лет назад

Hey Rob, Glad you like the video. It's OTC kit 6295. I've gotten tons of use out of this. It's a great purchase. www.amazon.com/OTC-6295-Front-End-Service/dp/B0002SRH7O/ref=sr_1_2?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1526561487&sr=1-2&keywords=otc%2Bfront%2Bend%2Bservice%2Bset&dpID=41apsehGOiL&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch&th=1

@colleenoloughlin3970 5 месяцев назад

Toyota makes one of the best cv axles much better than aftermarket. No wonder you want to put the original ones back in. My question is do they sell just the bearings so you could rebuild the entire axle if the bearing is shot?

@TimmyTheToolman 5 месяцев назад

I don't know if Toyota sells individual parts for the CV axles. Your local Toyota dealer parts department would know.

@TheChapMX 3 года назад

Timmy, doing this today as I rebuild my junk. Did you all have to add fluid to the front diff? Not sure if I should just change mine while I at it and if so what’s the best way to fill that bad boy up since there isn’t much room. Thanks man

@TimmyTheToolman 3 года назад

Well, if you gear oil is old or you're unsure how many miles are on it, I'd renew it. Auto parts stores sell little plastic pumps that you can hook up to bottles of gear oil to pump it into the front differential with a plastic tube.

@brettolsen508 4 года назад

Hey Tim a few questions 1.) I went to my Toyota Dealer and they gave me 2 new CVs, but they are Duralast Gold CVs not OEM. Is this common for dealers to do this? 2.) My OEM CVs are fine it is my inner CV boots that got tears in them shortly after I lifted my 4runner. I didn't want to deal with taking them apart and rebuilding them as I am new to all of this and don't want to mess anything up, plus it would take more time. That is why I went and bought new ones. My truck has 160.000 miles on it now, but now I am wondering if I should rethink this and just get a boot kit and fix them up even though they have a decent amount of use. 3.) Would I have to go get another alignment after this? I got one right after the lift and have only about 1000 miles driven since the the lift was installed. I really hope I don't have to fork out more money for that again. Always appreciate your videos! Thanks!

@TimmyTheToolman 4 года назад

That's interesting that a Toyota dealer is selling non-oem CV axles. I don't think that is common. But, maybe OEM CVs are in short supply. If it were me, I'd buy the boot kit, and keep my OEM axles.

@Needle620 3 года назад

What happened to the red inner silicone cv boots? I thought I’ve seen a video of you working on it, now I can’t find it.

@TimmyTheToolman 3 года назад

We haven't done a reboot with silicone boots but we've worked on somebody's rig who was running them. I think this is the video you were looking for: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-w_gPiDvh9v4.html

@H.A.. 2 года назад

Thank you for the demonstration, there is hardly any material on these older trucks. I'm going to try and get this done on my 1995 2nd gen. I'm assuming the process should be similar. Do you know of anyone who has done it on a 2nd gen successfully? Great work out there, specially for a government worker.

@TimmyTheToolman 2 года назад

The process will be very similar. There are some minor differences between CV axles. One is the way the tripod is affixed to the shaft. Sometimes there's one c-clip above and below. You have to first release the one underneath and slide it down the shaft a little so you can push the tripod down to expose a second one on the top. The 1st Gen Tacoma axles are like that. I guarantee many people have rebooted 2nd Gen CV axles. Good luck with thr job.

@H.A.. 2 года назад

@@TimmyTheToolman Awesome! Thanks for the tips bud. Keep up the excellent work.

@TimmyTheToolman 2 года назад

@@H.A.. You're welcome and we will keep it up.

@ericluke847 6 месяцев назад

I've had success over the years using liquid white out to make the match marks...

@TimmyTheToolman 6 месяцев назад

Yeah, that works well. Thanks for sharing it.

@jayao9758 3 года назад

Did you also index that last axle housing, or just the rollers to the shaft? I think you index all three pieces together. Be interested if you're weeping out of those strapped ends as that factory grease is very runny. They make a screw type clamp that has rounded off edges that won't cut into the boots, and they seal up better for wheeling.

@TimmyTheToolman 3 года назад

We kept the tripod, shaft and tripod housing all in alignment. We got rid of the zip ties and went with a DIY CV clamp kit that ended up getting a tight squeeze on the shaft. Do you have a link to those screw-down clamps you mentioned. Maybe I'll buy some.

@petertruong3119 3 года назад

Thank you for your videos. What kind of grease do you use on the splines?

@TimmyTheToolman 3 года назад

I just used a multipurpose grease. It's just to help with the insertion of the axle into the differential. It doesn't have to be anything special.

@nathanconnell6048 3 года назад

Hey Tim, thanks for the vid. Do you think the inner joint could be removed from the diff without removing the outer from the hub first? Was wondering if htere'd be enough play after disconnecting from the ball joint to skip some steps and change diff seals. Thanks.

@TimmyTheToolman 3 года назад

I've never tried it Nathan so I can't say for sure if it would work.

@joe4ag 4 года назад

My 06 Tacoma sport torn both inner boots just like the ones on the video, outer ones still in good shape, im replacing with new oem boots.

@TimmyTheToolman 4 года назад

I do know the 1st Gen Tacoma axles are a bit different than the 3rd Gen 4runner axles and maybe this holds true for the 2nd Gen Tacomas as well. When getting that tripod off the axle for the 4runner, it's just a single c-clip you have to take off the top. With the Tacoma axles, there's two clips. You first have to release one below the tripod and slide the clip downward a bit so you can push the tripod down the shaft a little to expose another clip above the tripod. Once you get the top clip off, you can slide the tripod off the shaft followed by the lower clip. Good luck with the job and Happy Wrenching!

@gregsanders9563 Год назад

As always love your vids. but have found that aftermarket silicone boots last far longer and stand up to road debris and acidic conditions more than even OEM Toyota rubber boots at least in my So Cal desert environment.

@TimmyTheToolman Год назад

Yeah, nothing wrong with silicone boots. Sean is still running the OEM boots we stretched in this video.

@brendandemjanec5737 Год назад

yeah i did not know that the outer joint didnt come off. Including an air hammer, i tried everything haha

@TimmyTheToolman Год назад

That joint technically can come off, but it's not easy.

@cardp17 4 года назад

Hey Timmy, getting ready to replace my axles. When you looked into the differential, you mentioned seals. Are these something I should replace? Do you have a part number for them? Any other seals I should replace while I'm in the area? (98 4run 4wd). Thanks man! Just watched the Rack/Pinion video too. I think mine finally went bad (signs of oil on both lower halfs of the tie rod boots and the big bolt facing the rear is leaking a bit). Bummed because last fall I just did all the seals and bushings and inner tie rods/boots. Then it's on to the timing belt. uhg!! Anyway, CAN'T THANK YOU ENOUGH FOR TAKING THE TIME TO DO THESE VIDEOS!

@TimmyTheToolman 4 года назад

I would only replace those differential seals if you had a noticeable leak. If not, don't mess with them. We replace these seals in this video and you can see the part numbers in the video description: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-mh1BK5--KrU.html There's nothing else I would recommend replacing in there. Your rack and pinion might not need replacing. The rack leaks on my 2000, but it's not that bad so I pay attention to the level in my power steering reservoir and I don't worry about the leak. It's only when the leak gets very severe that I would bother replacing the steering rack. Also, oil you see on the rack could be engine oil that has leaked down from leaking valve covers. Engine oil collecting on the steering rack is very common. So, are you sure it's ATF and not engine oil? Good luck with the timing belt and other work. Good to hear our videos are helping you out. If you have more questions, you know where to find us. You're very welcome and Happy Wrenching!

@cardp17 4 года назад

@@TimmyTheToolman I replaced the valve cover seals, half moons & the cam shaft seals (?; don't exactly recall name...but in back) last year. dry as a bone now. I had just done the inner tie rods and replaced the boots+++ on the rack as part of my major bushings job. so a bit bummed i can't order a new rack without them. but i don't see leaks from the cv joints at the differentials so i'll leave them alone. with 240k miles on it and seeing leaks from the big bolt on the rack (facing rear) and the steering fluid visibly leaking from the passenger boot, it's time. bought it yesterday. I'm GOING IN! THANKS AGAIN for all the help!!

@TimmyTheToolman 4 года назад

@@cardp17 Ok, good luck with the steering rack swap. Hope it goes smooth for you.

@Ottonic6 6 лет назад

When you put the black grease in, why not turn the axle the other way so you are squeezing the grease down into the bearings? Same with the grease on the other side.That's what the grease is for, the boot is just there for protection from the elements. And you should have used a fatter zip tie.. No disrespect, cause I don't know for sure, just a thought. Great video guys!

@TimmyTheToolman 6 лет назад

As long as you get the grease in there, that's all that counts. There's so much grease in there that's it's going to lubricate the joint properly regardless how you get it in. Those axle are spinning with the speed of the wheels so the grease is going to move around the entire space. The boots are not just to keep the elements out. They are also there to hold the grease in the joint. Anyone whose had CV boot tear realizes this very quickly. Regardless where the boot tear is, whether it's on the small end, big end, or somewhere in the middle, grease is going to get flung out of there and make a mess under your rig. We only used the zip tie as a temporary fix while waiting for delivery of a DIY CV boot clamp kit I ordered. If we were going to use the zip tie as a permanent clamp, then yes, using a fatter one would be smart. Glad you like the video. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and concerns. Happy Wrenching!

@fixitric1676 6 лет назад

Hi Timmy great video! I am debating between the OEM boots or going with ORS high axle boot. Since you have done a lot of work on 3rd Gen 4runners what would you recommend and have you done the ORS high axle boots?

@TimmyTheToolman 6 лет назад

Fixitric I just helped a friend at work reboot his CV axles with some Off-road Solutions inner boots. It was sort of a hassle but it's doable. You have to cut off part of the old boot and put it under the new boot so it mates correctly with the CV axle. Getting that cut off piece and the new boot onto the joint was a pain in the ass. He's going to come over my house some time soon and we'll reboot the other one. This time, I'll make a video of it.

@fixitric1676 6 лет назад

I purchase a set of salvaged axles that I am planning to reboot with the ORS but let know where you purchase the outer boots. I think ORS also sold the outer boots. Thanks again for all the great videos, Rich

@TimmyTheToolman 6 лет назад

Fixitric Hey Rich, my friend at work just used the ORS inner boots. He used OEM Toyota boots for the outers. He got the the outer boots as part of a complete reboot kit from Toyota.

@zvonkoveleski2786 Месяц назад

Great job. I wonder what is purpose of indexing axle and tripod? They do suggest to put indexing marks in other service manuals (I have Camry) but is mystery for me why? Does this have anything to do with balancing? Excellent tutorials btw. Just ignore chair experts, Toyota engineers knows very well why that procedure is necessary.

@TimmyTheToolman Месяц назад

I actually don't think it's necessary to get the tripod back in the same spot on the shaft. Why the engineers suggest it, I don't know.

@davidreyes2644 3 года назад

Nice video tim! What if i put adjustable clamp instead of the original cause i do not have the tool. Do you think this will affect the balance on the wheels?

@TimmyTheToolman 3 года назад

People have used adjustable clamps with success. It wouldn't affect the balancing.

@seans158 5 лет назад

Hey Tim, when would you determine to change out your CV axles other than a torn boot? I'm going to be lifting the rig this month, and am going to change out all my bushings, new UCA's, LBJ's, diff drop, quick disconnect end links and whatever else I'm forgetting while im under there. My current boots look fine atm. Wondering if I should just do this as well. Thanks for your time.

@TimmyTheToolman 5 лет назад

After a lift, it's pretty common for the inner boots to tear. You might get lucky and the boots last for a while but I think it's a smart move to go ahead and reboot them while doing all the other work and also do the boot stretch mod to prevent a boot tear from the boot ribs rubbing together do to increased angle of the CV axle.

@seans158 5 лет назад

Thanks for the reply! Since it's been awhile since the reboot, how has the boots been holding up these past couple years?

@TimmyTheToolman 5 лет назад

@@seans158 The boots are holding up well. No tears.