Easiest Way To Remove Tacoma Gen 3 CV Axle PLUS ECGS Bushing Install

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In this video, I show how to remove a Gen 3 Toyota Tacoma CV Axle by only removing 3 Bolts on the suspension. I also install an ECGS Tacoma bushing to replace the needle bearings that are oem on the 4x4 Tacoma.
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00:00 Introduction
00:38 Tools You'll Need
01:08 Removing the Stabilizer Link
01:41 Removing the Axle Nut Cover
02:04 Removing the Axle Nut
03:02 Removing the Ball Joint Mounting Bracket
03:22 Removing Steering Knuckle/Spindle from Axle
03:42 Removing the CV Axle
04:02 Removing the Needle Bearings
05:20 Installing the ECGS Bushing
05:40 Installing the CV Axle
06:12 Replacing the Steering Knuckle/Spindle
06:20 Replacing the Ball Joint Mounting Bracket and Sway Bar Link
06:57 Installing the Axle Nut
08:04 Installing the Axle Nut Cover
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14 июл 2024

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@Aaron-514 3 месяца назад

The CV Axle does not just "pop" out when tappity tapp tapped with a screw driver and hammer, on any Tacoma that hasn't had this done prior or CV Axle off recently. It takes a lot more effort than what you see in this video. Thanks for putting the video out.

@ExtremeDIYGuy 3 месяца назад

I beg to differ, mine has never been done prior to this video. We also did my son's Tacoma and it came out this easy as well.

@NanceLvr 2 месяца назад

Mine needed me to hit it with my purse just now.

@dirttales 2 года назад

I've been watching a lot of these ECGS bushing replacement videos and yours is very thorough, on point, but also quick! Great work!

@ExtremeDIYGuy 2 года назад

Thanks! 👍

@stock7628 Год назад

Thanks man! Toyota was going to charge me 650 to do this i think i'm going to just do it myself

@duvalpenny100 2 года назад

Wow, you made this look really easy. The needle bearing was the main reason I haven't lifted my Tacoma yet, but if it's this easy I'll probably go ahead and replace it myself. Thanks for the crystal clear instructions and video.

@ExtremeDIYGuy 2 года назад

Thanks and You're Welcome!

@genconex Месяц назад

My 2Gen Tacoma has been lifted for 11 years, and I haven’t had to replace the needle bearing. Most people don't need to. The 2Gen and 3Gen are the same configuration.

@duvalpenny100 Месяц назад

@@genconex originally I wanted to change the needle bearings for a lift, but coincidentally my wheel bearing was starting to go bad which damaged the needle bearing. I ended up switching it out due to necessity. It's still the stock height though lol.

@hebdomatical Год назад

I like it when somebody simplifies whatever down the bare essentials. Thank you.

@tmic420 Год назад

I have a 2015 Tacoma and I’ve been watching so many damn ECGS clamshell for the needle bearing replacement and this is by far the best video I’ve seen great job!

@ExtremeDIYGuy Год назад

Awesome, thanks!

@jakepeleshuck3701 Год назад

Same. I bought my 15 with a 6 inch pro comp on it. Has a good wooble/ shake when I accelerate. Goes away after 10. Need to change cv axels doing tomorrow. I'm in Hawaii tho and the ECGS doesn't ship here

@stevanrose7439 Год назад

I’ve got a 2012 Tacoma and a 2002 Tacoma. And your video has been very informative I will tackle the bearings when they are needed. Once again thank you 🙏. And god bless you.

@ExtremeDIYGuy Год назад

Im happy you enjoyed the video! Best of luck!

@dantamad Год назад

You Sir are the man! Thank you for making this thoroughly well thought DIY! 🙌🏽

@ExtremeDIYGuy Год назад

You bet!

@luckybastard6352 9 месяцев назад

I had the hardest time popping these out..man u make it look so easy. 😅

@ExtremeDIYGuy 9 месяцев назад

Having done a couple before helped with the process.

@dylankarr2718 Год назад

Agreed this has been one of the better bushing videos out there! I also love how you still show the easy parts, just sped up so there's a baseline of how it should look. My only critique that may help is when you're describing the tools needed, show a list of those tools to actually SEE what's needed and maybe even include parts needed by part number. Just a thought, thanks for the help!

@ExtremeDIYGuy Год назад

That's good advice, I'm usually so backed up with projects that I rush some video's. I'll try to make the time to do that in future videos!

@dannylewandowski2822 10 месяцев назад

Awesome walkthrough. Appreciate learning the way you do auto work.

@ExtremeDIYGuy 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching!

@casper7794 2 года назад

Thanks for making this simple and to the point. Subscribed

@ExtremeDIYGuy 2 года назад

Thanks for the sub!

@parsineo Год назад

Nice video! Short and to the point, torque specs and all! Bravo sir.

@ExtremeDIYGuy Год назад

Thanks! 👍

@parsineo Год назад

@@ExtremeDIYGuy You didnt remove the tie rod end for the steering, right? Just propped the spindle up, assuming the steering had enough play to do so?

@michael184272 Год назад

Looks like just another CV axle removal video until you see the video camera quality.. excellent..none better..thanks for sharing 😊

@ExtremeDIYGuy Год назад

Thank you very much!

@whereisthemessiah 9 месяцев назад

17mm, 19mm, 35mm 173ft lbs. Very informative video, thank you!

@ExtremeDIYGuy 9 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful!

@brianc6739 Год назад

Thank you so much!

@ExtremeDIYGuy Год назад

Your welcome!

@OutbackTouring 8 месяцев назад

Simplest explanation on how it’s done, great vid thanks 🙏🏼 How’s the ECGS bushing going a year on and did it remove the play in the CV shaft at the diff?

@ExtremeDIYGuy 8 месяцев назад

Resolved the issue with the old wore out bearing , a year on no play and still solid!

@ExtremeDIYGuy 2 года назад

Let me know what you think, your feedback is important to me and helps me plan out how I do my videos!

@9011combo 2 года назад

I tried to remove the axle and couldn't get it to come out until i watched your video.... i spent 1.5hrs trying to get it out... until i beat it out like you said... thank you

@ExtremeDIYGuy 2 года назад

Your welcome!

@camarols6 2 года назад

Great video, thanks for the details and showing the good angles on video for everything. Question of you don't mind. When reinstalling the cc axle is there a click or anything when it seats? Thanks again for the video

@ExtremeDIYGuy 2 года назад

Good question. TBH, there probably is, but considering the beating its getting with Thors hammer it's unlikely to be able to hear it. 😅

@timmononen8492 Год назад

Great video. Satisfying to watch. Makes me want to crawl under my truck haha

@timmononen8492 Год назад

Just curious, did you upgrade to the ECGS bushing because the needle bearing failed or just precautionary?

@ExtremeDIYGuy Год назад

Just as a pre-caution

@tommytobias3633 2 года назад

Did you need to add diff fluid after changing it? What size socket did you use to push the bushing in with? Great video, most detailed one I’ve seen by far!

@ExtremeDIYGuy 2 года назад

It was a 1 & 1/4 socket and the way we had angled I did not have to add any fluid as I didn't lose much if any but best to check the fluid level anyways.

@egprods.8425 2 года назад

Thank you very much for the video, doing this same swap this weekend. I might have missed it, but did you change the rubber seal before inserting the new bushing or do you think it’s not really necessary? Thank you again!

@ExtremeDIYGuy 2 года назад

My seal was in good condition so I didn't see the need to replace it. I had one on stand by just in case.

@Ramonperez590 Год назад

Waoo waoo this is the easiest smarter way/video I had found on RU-vid 😳!, I think I could do this in my garage by myself!,, one question does the truck would need alignment after?

@ExtremeDIYGuy Год назад

You shouldn't need one, not unless you're adding a lift

@Ramonperez590 Год назад

Already add a lift/leveling kit, and I start having that steering wheel shaking after that!! Thanks for your reply ☺️

@ExtremeDIYGuy Год назад

I would get an alignment and have the wheels balanced.

@ronaldcash8492 2 года назад

This is on the left side front driver side play in the bushing when moving up and down with your hand.

@ExtremeDIYGuy 2 года назад

I did not notice any play in the bushing. The CV Axle went in pretty firmly.

@robdeckard1618 Год назад

What is your time line prediction of failure on the bearing once you lift a truck? Purchased a new truck and I’m wanting to do the leveling kit, 2” up front, 1 in back, thanks, by the way, great video

@ExtremeDIYGuy Год назад

I have no way of predicting. I had an older Tacome with a lift that went well over 5 years with no problem and no bearing failure.

@ronaldcash8492 2 года назад

Is this a factory defect with the needle bearings the reason they have to put is a bigger and wider bushing on

@ExtremeDIYGuy 2 года назад

No, not really. It only comes into play if you add a lift. The bushing hold up better

@mariarenequiroga9249 10 месяцев назад

I wonder what are the symptoms of a bad needle bearing, I cannot feel any grinding noise or vibration but I have some play on both axle shafts. I've found many videos showing how to replace the bearing but none showing the before and after movement. Is that problem just relevant to the drivers side bushing even if there is some play on the passenger too?

@chapinenchicago2420 9 месяцев назад

I have the same question????

@michael184272 2 года назад

If you change out the front wheel bearing hub assembly and or the CV axle who do you usually get those parts from.. Thanks for sharing 🤠

@ExtremeDIYGuy 2 года назад

I shop around online.

@codytaylor5823 9 месяцев назад

What about the tie rod?

@effinhaoli808 4 месяца назад

Never replace original Toyota CV axle, get a rebuild kit unless it’s damaged 👍🏽

@stock7628 Год назад

So where do you add more fluid if needed and what kind of fluid is it?

@ExtremeDIYGuy Год назад

There's two bolts on the differential driver side, top one is fill and bottom one is drain.

@rickmiller2335 2 года назад

Do you need to get an alignment done after doing this?

@ExtremeDIYGuy 2 года назад

I didn't need to tracks straight and tire wear is even, now if you lifted it you would need an alignment.

@ronaldcash8492 2 года назад

Is this a factory defect in the bushing, needle bearing bushing

@ExtremeDIYGuy 2 года назад

No, it isn't/ It only comes into play if you lift the truck (Which I will be doing soon). Apparently a lift adds significant stress to the needle bearings which a bushing can handle better.

@effinhaoli808 4 месяца назад

There’s a lot of how to videos that make things harder by telling you to remove things you don’t need to, this is NOT one of those videos. I took of the brake caliper and hung out of the way because it was stressing the brake line and I needed more room. This was a difficult job for me but I Never gave up got stuck immediately with tire frozen on hub finally after 50 donkey kicks it came off…then I got stuck trying to free the axle from wheel hub, used Penetrating lube between wheel hub and brake shield hit it with big hammer about 50 times before it came loose…then got stuck for about 90 minutes trying to pound Out axle from diff, finally came out with a big pry bar at inner end. Then got stuck trying to place the tool and had to chamfer edge on grinder to fit was afraid it would get Stuck then it fit better ( careful not to remove material from edge or it’ll be too small) I would recommend the install tool as well as the removal tool good luck people 🤙🏽 Big thanks for this most helpful video ✌🏽

@ExtremeDIYGuy 3 месяца назад

Thank you, I appreciate good comments and yours is very thoughtful!

@TheGilligoon 10 месяцев назад

I assume it is not necessary to replace the CV axle? Was your axle bad? And would an internal bearing/race removal tool work as well as the ECGS tool? My mechanic will install the bushing during lift install... just want to make sure his professional tools will work as well.

@ExtremeDIYGuy 10 месяцев назад

No axle was fine, but if you needed to replace it, this would be the same procedure.

@Wan72_ Год назад

Hello Im wondering how much it will cost total , for calm shell and the tool ?

@ExtremeDIYGuy Год назад

About 60 dollars for the clam shell bushing and another 45 dollars for the tool.

@terrywbreedlove 11 месяцев назад

This looks about the same for the 2011 Tacoma which is 2nd Gen right ?

@ExtremeDIYGuy 11 месяцев назад

Your are correct.

@SandduneStepper Год назад

Why not replace the seal as well. Any tips

@ExtremeDIYGuy Год назад

In my case the seal was in good condition but I had one on hand just in case.

@patrickhenry8281 7 месяцев назад

Why did you replace the CV shaft ?

@ExtremeDIYGuy 7 месяцев назад

Figured while I was in there might as well replace that to

@JuanManuel-fm9jt Год назад

Driver side only ?

@ExtremeDIYGuy Год назад

Yes, the passenger side does not use the needle bearings.

@jeffroberts2279 9 месяцев назад

Do not believe this video….removing that cv from differential is not that easy…😂 You will beat and beat and learn all kinds of new words.

@ExtremeDIYGuy 9 месяцев назад

Weird I have done this procedure on two Tacoma's and would not say it was to difficult.

@jeffroberts2279 9 месяцев назад

@@ExtremeDIYGuytry doing it on a new one, 2023. You have it easy because the ones your replacing have been replaced or removed before. The new OEM ones are hard as heck lol

@JetSkiSuper7 2 месяца назад

I just installed the Westcott collar lift on my Tacoma so I’m expecting the needle bearing to fail eventually. Thanks for posting.

@ExtremeDIYGuy 2 месяца назад

Id say expect some accelerated wear on the needle bearing having a lift kit installed, Unless you have a diff drop kit.

@JetSkiSuper7 2 месяца назад

@@ExtremeDIYGuy what’s apparent is lack of information sharing in many DIY suspension videos. I just installed Deaver leaf springs and of the five plus videos I watched, only one mentioned the shim pack and carrier bearing drop-both are a must. Some guys even talked about having vibrations at certain speeds but were clueless as to what was causing it or how to address it. Then for this issue, I am surprised Westcott does not mention doing a differential drop. Anyway, I did not know that was an option and I will look into it now. Thanks for your help and good day.

@JetSkiSuper7 2 месяца назад

I take the comment about the diff. drop back. I just found a video of Tinkerer’s Adventure convincing me that the drop is a waste of money. BTW-it’s a must watch video.