2011 Toyota Sienna : Passenger Side CV Axle Replacement

I show how I remove a CV axle out of the right side of a Toyota Sienna. This procedure applies to most Toyota vehicles from the 1990s till 2010s. Check your service manual and be safe

[@eurostyledacia]

Gotta give u props bro ur video is better than some other ones on here and even daily mechanics , props

[@AlexAlex-nk6gy]

I replaced, was very difficult, but now I have to replace axle seal too, because of leak☹, thank you for your video!!!

[@Wickate]

Thanks a ton for posting the video - great job showing us how to do it. Really appreciate your time! Only question I have is how much, if any, transmission fluid came out when you removed the axle? Did you have to refill, and if so, how did you know how much? That's one of the main things keeping me from doing my own since the transmission doesn't have a dip-stick for level. Thanks brother!

[@Usmanthemecano]

In my experience it only leaks out when previously overfilled or not properly jacked up. You can put a container underneath and catch potential fluid leak then measure and fill same amount after swap

[@Wickate]

Cool, thanks again man!

[@gackal1982]

thanks for the close-ups this is extremely helpful

[@alvarogalindo596]

Thanks for sharing this video… Im learning….

[@Usmanthemecano]

That's how I started

[@truth4reel]

Thanks for this vid. Very helpful.

[@Dillr0d]

That ball joint though

[@josexirimbimbi7308]

very helpful

[@itsmeatiq]

Will the spindle nut come that easily for 2003 es300 in Ohio? Thanks for posting your work!

[@Usmanthemecano]

Have a torch handy. You may need that

[@mrkrmjr]

Good video . . . are there torque spec's?

[@jubyloo2]

Will jacking up both sides in front matter with this job or 1 side is sufficient? Thanks

[@MrCharri123]

Thanks for the video bro. I wondering what the torque spec was on the bearing nut???

[@Usmanthemecano]

Good and tight 🙂!

[@Dillr0d]

217 ft/lbs

[@mosheweisz1087]

So I replace the axle and the issue I’m having now is I cannot get the ball joint to line up with the holes in control arm it seems that the axle is not letting the knuckle get close enough far not allowing me to push all the way in to control arm

[@mosheweisz1087]

Maybe it’s because I also replaced the control arm and it’s too stiff not letting me push down enough

[@Usmanthemecano]

Be sure the axle didn't pop out of socket. You should be able to push the entire knuckle assembly in to line up the ball joint studs

[@mosheweisz1087]

@@Usmanthemecano I know but for some odd reason it’s not going to brand new axle and new control arm it looks like the actual hangs a lot longer than the one in your video

[@Usmanthemecano]

@@mosheweisz1087 try removing the sway bar link

[@mosheweisz1087]

@@Usmanthemecano already did

[@bostonsquadz617]

What is the size of axle socket for Toyota Sienna LE 2011 is it? 32mm?? And how about control arm? I have a hard time all the screw nut bolt are too tight that is how I cannot remove that require special heavy wrench torque to try unscrewed all bolts.

[@ernestorodriguez9888]

Torch and a breaker bar for more leverage if this helps 2 months later

[@user-zm6tm6we1r]

Hi,what is the price of labour?thank you ahead for the answer

[@ask43242flight]

Will drive side has the way to remove CV axle? Thx

[@Usmanthemecano]

It's easier on driver side

[@xavierrodriguez8313]

Lol it doesn’t come out that easily

[@Usmanthemecano]

In Texas it does bro

[@youbikewithatube]

Usman The Mechanic 🤩🤩

[@Humza1]

Whole day spent trying to get it out with no luck. Tomorrow taking some heat to that bracket that has that ring. I hope it works, tried everything else. Dumb rust, USA North East problems 😭.

[@Usmanthemecano]

@@Humza1 cut the shaft off at the bearing and use large hammer to pound it off of the bracket...

[@76rmyers]

Good video to show the process. Living in the rust belt I had the same issue. Had to cut the axle with grinder / sawzall on each side of the carrier bearing bracket plus once more near the tranny to get access and then press out the old bearing with a hydraulic press.

[@devilghost]

this is the front wheel drive right?

[@miguelagosto6488]

THANK YOU FOR DOING A GREAT JOB. YOU HAVE ALL THE RIGHT TOOLS AND THE VAN PROPERLY LIFTED AND BLOCKED. THERE WAS NO NEED FOR TALKING LIKE SOME PEOPLE DO. THAT IS THE BEST PART OF THE VIDEO ASIDE FROM SHOWING ME HOW TO DO IT.

[@joripeters4861]

I wish to click the buttons “like” and “subscribe“ but I can’t because your video has no closed captioning (i’m deaf).

[@Usmanthemecano]

I apologize. I'll be more conscious about it next time.

[@legholdchuck]

Folks they don’t come out that easy they are always stuck that axel had Been replaced before it didn’t have the 12 point 30 mm nut

[@350TPI]

You've got that right. I spent hours getting mine out. I replaced the carrier so i didn't have to worry about banging the bearing out. Even getting the carrier out while the axle is in it was tough. There's nothing easy about this job.

[@seancalleja1]

This video is EXTREMELY deceiving. To get that axle out while on your back is a MAN-MAKER! You will be fighting that carrier for hours. I honestly may need stitches in my face from the pry bar slipping. I’m taking a break now because it is whooping me. I’m concerned I may need to have it towed. This video gave me false confidence.

[@Usmanthemecano]

Just replace the carrier. Remove the three bolts that hold the carrier. Pry it off the engine GENTLY and either replace it or hammer it off

[@seancalleja1]

Dude! That’s exactly what I did this morning!!! Worked like a charm.

[@davidhimmelsbach557]

Try the Air Hammer Vibration technique. When vibration is applied to the bearing carrier, the rust is destroyed, and the bearing-axle assembly actually 'walks' out of its hole. See cv joint Sienna 2015 YT video. The technique is recorded there. It takes about 60-seconds of vibration to get it out of its hole. (!) Your jaw will drop.

[@indoe81]

A little bit aggressive with your clients car aren't ya?.