Cv/axle Replacement Procedure

[lexus400]

I've got a blow outer boot on both sides. Does anyone have a procedure for replacing the axle shafts ? I've done these before but not on a Toyota/Lexus.

thanks,

Bob

[lexus400]

SKperformance - do you have a procedure that you wrote up for replacing an

axle ? I've searched for about 1/2 an hour by topic and under your ID but can't find anything.

thanks,

Bob

[khhoang]

this may help Autozone Repair Guide

[lexus400]

yes, helps a LOT - thanks !

[SKperformance]

Actuall i have written one a couple of times for people.

try searching under

axle

boot in the ES section

[lexus400]

Man, I've searched every possible way but can't find any procedure under your name. Do you have it locally and can post it again ? I think a couple of people are looking for it. I'll be happy to take that and add some pics and get it over to the

maintenance section.

Bob

[SKperformance]

I can't find it( well i got lazy after 2 minutes)

It is pretty simple.

If you are just replacing a boot then get the toyota bootkit.

If replacing an axle it is less work but more money since you do not have to take the axle apart.

Remove wheel

tie rod

sway bar end links

hub main bearing bolt

undo the bolt facing up which hold the axle to the tranny

then just pull out.

I am going from what i remember when i did mine a coupl of years ago but it was straight forward.

[Mom & Dad]

I just did the passenger side.

I didn't remove the sway bar.

I did unbolt the strut from the wheel assembly to make access easier.

I broke two ratchets on the bottom control arm bolts, they were really stuck.

I was done in 2 hours flat.