Axle Removal and Boot Repair | R32 Skyline GTR

Hey guys, as you might have seen in a previous video, my axle boot busted open...so here's how I repaired it! Sorry so long, but it was a long process! The gear oil for the front diff is not commonly available, here's the gear oil I used. It's an amazon link, and if you use my link it will help support my channel and allow me to make more content for you guys! 85w90 Oil - amzn.to/1STZ75C Right Front Inner Boot - amzn.to/1N7MlAj (Left front, and right front inner boots are different part #s)
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[@spilmer1]

Drivers side drive shaft comes out complete, with a long screw driver and a few sharp hits with a lump hammer. Shaft is held in diff with a locking spring and the diff housing does not need to come off. DO NOT replace drive boots like this, its the long and hard way.

[@BlacklistRogue]

stewart I would love some more input on this if you could help me out. I know this is two years old but worth a shot

[@jiujitsuu6379]

Thank you for making this video bro, you helped me out heaps.

[@Goodezilla]

You're welcome man. Glad it could help, if even a little.

[@hypetekauto]

Excellent video dude, it was perfectly detailed and music kept me going.

[@Goodezilla]

Thank you buddy!

[@slovenski123]

thanks for the upload, about to do the same thing on my 32, helped out on some questions i had before tearing into it. That's also the same boot I spent forever cross referencing to find haha.

[@Goodezilla]

+slovenski123 Hey there, I'm glad the video was able to help out! I love when my videos provide some insight to people! Thank you for waching! Don't forget to subscribe :)

[@villevihavainen4591]

Fun to see 32 GTR videos ! :) Although the front diff is a basic hyphoid gear unit the oil is widely available. Thank you for the front boot links! :)

[@Goodezilla]

+Ville Vihavainen Thank you for watching. I couldn't find 85w90 oil in any of my local stores.

[@Josh-zc8vn]

your videos are amazing! this and your other video of front shafts will help me out massively when I come to replace the innter and outer boots this weekend. not sure how I'll manage without a press bench

[@Goodezilla]

Thank you, Josh. You should be able to do it without a press...at least you're supposed to be able to lol.

[@ZeroX1986]

Happy i found your channel, I just got an r32 GTR

[@Goodezilla]

Awesome man, thank you for subscribing!

[@TomKaosOfficial]

Just tore my pass. side outer boot tonight. Damnit, this looks like a long/hard process just to keep some grease together lol. Any tips you could suggest would be greatly appreciated 👍🏻

[@colinkr795]

awesome, thanks for the help!

[@dannyi4840]

You have no idea how much I enjoy watching these videos man, great work! Also would you ever make a video of yourself servicing the car?

[@Goodezilla]

+Danny I Thank you for watching, I'm glad you enjoy the videos! I enjoy making them. I'm not sure what you mean a video of me servicing the car. Do you mean getting fuel for the car? Or taking it to get work done on it? If that's the case, I do all the work to the car myself.

[@dannyi4840]

+GoodeZilla by servicing I mean like changing the oil, new brake pads, fluids etc

[@Goodezilla]

+Danny I Ahh yeah, I am going to do a video about changing the brake pads here soon! Changing the oil I can do too, the oil filter on these cars are a PITA to get to! I'm also going to do a video on how to do a compression test on the engine soon. Stay tuned!

[@dannyi4840]

Rad!

[@greenfigaro9624]

+GoodeZilla Super! Are you planning to turn your rotors, at the same time? My rotors seem to be grooved and worn deeply, but I haven't yet researched to see what thickness the rotors need to maintain.

[@vic.vphotography5495]

hi i had a question, i recently purchased a r32 gtr about 3 or 4 months ago. i was wondering if you had any websites i could use to find parts for it, such as axles, rotors, ect. my name is Vic thank you

[@Goodezilla]

+Retro Hulk Hi Vic, you can check out my store www.goodezilla.com/store it has things that I've used in my videos and link to amazon. I also use eBay a lot for hard to find parts. Places like rhdjapan and rightdriveparts are good places to get stuff for these cars.

[@teammusketeers]

very good vid.....i find myself coming back here each day.... lol #inspiration to complete my r32......#goodezillarocks

[@Goodezilla]

Thank you buddy!

[@BerserkFury89]

Hey man, thanks for the video. I had to replace my front diff, and I've never messed with axles before. This video helped me out a whole lot. I do have to mention though. I used an arm remover similar to what you had to pop my track rod arms out, and it ended up crushing the top threads on the arms (on both sides). Also on one side it ended up tearing into the boot on the arm. I could've done something wrong, and maybe it was my fault, but it's definitely something that I would suggest being very careful with. Also after the damage was already done, I learned that those arms can be removed by just hitting the side holding the stud in with a rubber mallet. A couple of good whacks and the arm popped out on its own.

[@BerserkFury89]

Also forgot to mention. I don't think it's necessary to remove the brakes either. I didn't remove mine and they didn't get in the way at all.

[@Goodezilla]

+BerserkFury89 I'm glad the video helped you out. I've seen people use hammers to get the ball joints loose before too. I just happened to have the ball joint breaker and used it, no issues. I'm sorry yours ended up broken :( Nice to know it can be down without removing the brakes, the less I have to take apart the better lol.

[@TomKaosOfficial]

+BerserkFury89 Im trying to get more tips before I do my front outer boot. You said you dont have to remove the brakes/rotors etc? You just disconnected everything else to pull away the axle? Thanks

[@Goodezilla]

Tom, you can just disconnect the steering tie rod, the sway bar, and the lower ball joint connecting the hub to the suspension.

[@TomKaosOfficial]

+GoodeZilla Thanks man.

[@greenfigaro9624]

Thank you for the video, the parts links are much appreciated, as they can save endless time spent researching. Is there a reason you "pushed" the axle out, versus "pulling" the axle out? In the past, I always pulled the axles when switching them. Kudos for replacing the boot, yourself, as I 've always just exchanged for axles already rebooted.

[@Goodezilla]

+Mar Brooks Thank you, I'm glad I can help anyone that is going through the same situation. That is my goal with making these types of videos, as I know youtube videos can be a great help. I pushed the axle out because the only thing holding the axle to the cup in the differential is the boot, and that was ripped. It's possible to pry out the cup but is very difficult. The R32 repair manual says to do it the way I did in the video, so that's how I went about doing it. At one point I didn't think I'd be able to get the diff cover off, so I was going to have to pry it out, but I ended up getting the diff cover off and went ahead with the repair manual way :)

[@lv2htrd74]

Do happen to know the part numbers for all the other boots? The same one on your car just split on mine and I'm going to replace both inner and outer. thanks in advance

[@Goodezilla]

+72 240z RB26 Yup, here ya go. I couldn't find a cheaper amazon vendor to sell the outer boots, so the link is to another place: Front Inner Right - 39741-02A92 - amzn.to/1mZq65E Front Inner Left - 39741-05U89 - amzn.to/1mZpRYk Front Outer Both - 39241-05U86 - www.kudosmotorsports.com/catalog/drive-shaft-dust-boot-front-outer-nissan-skyline-25gt-p-1177.html

[@lv2htrd74]

+GoodeZilla perfect thank you sir!

[@gnassy]

did you change left or right. cause i cant tell which side there referring to one the say left or right inner boot. is it facing the car?

[@Goodezilla]

+gnassy This video was the Right inner boot. Think of it like "right hand drive" and "left hand drive". So the "Right" of the vehicle in a Skyline is the driver's side. These links are to amazon and help me when you use them to make more content for the channel. Thank you if you use them! Front Inner Right - 39741-02A92 - amzn.to/1mZq65E Front Inner Left - 39741-05U89 - amzn.to/1mZpRYk

[@Crizp23]

What are the wheels you're using? Plan on getting something like those when i get the R33.

[@Goodezilla]

They are Rota Grid 18x9.5 et20 in hyper black.

[@michaelverhaaren7714]

Maybe I missed it but did not see you put the spring clip that feel off in the hsg back on the shaft?

[@Goodezilla]

If you're talking about the C clip that holds the axle shaft in the front diff... That C clip stays in the diff and just needs force on the shaft to pop it free.

[@dariusstaples198]

What service manual are you using? The one I use seems to be missing some pages.

[@Goodezilla]

Darius Staples it's a pdf copy I found online. Just Google R32 skyline gtr factory service manual, there are a couple places that host a copy for download.

[@sepupr21]

Does the greese comes with the boot kit? Or do you bought any special grease?

[@Goodezilla]

It comes with it.

[@greganagnostopoulos]

Great video, but that axle pops right out with a pry bar. Left side is a bit harder because you have to remove bolts.

[@Goodezilla]

Yeah thank you. I made another video using that method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXTUaWefaceAf6M

[@wraywraith]

the diff vent in front........ you could you could use one of the one-way valves from the front axle of a Jeep. it's basically to keep water out of the front diff

[@javio24]

Is the outter boot you listed in your description only for the driver side?

[@Goodezilla]

Outer front boots are the same. Inner front boots are different from side to side.

[@javio24]

Totally looked over the outter boot link. I knew they were the same but glanced over it. I used your link to the driver side inner and mines torn now, wasnt on long maybe a few months. Did yours tear? Great job on the videos. Look forward to more. Appreciate the help and quick reply.

[@Goodezilla]

@@javio24 no mine are holding up since replacing them. I added the putter link today for convenience 😊

[@Fah-Qbitch]

Have you thought about doing leds on the hvac?

[@Goodezilla]

Yes I have. And the instrument cluster.

[@Fah-Qbitch]

+GoodeZilla t3 bulbs for the hvac correct?

[@SkylineR33]

Nice rims bro ..rota? What's the rim called and offset?

[@Goodezilla]

+Silver Stacker Yup Rota Grid 18x9.5 +20 offset

[@Ian-pp7pj]

+GoodeZilla They are cheap TE37SL knock offs :)

[@robertfragoso9350]

39741-05U89 I see you have this as the front inner left...have you used this part number on the R32? When putting in the part number I get a totally different car then the r32.

[@Goodezilla]

Yes I used that part. The only thing is the bolts that the kit came with weren't the right thread, so I reused my stock bolts.

[@robertfragoso9350]

GoodeZilla how was the quality...is it a true OEM part or is it a aftermarket company?

[@Goodezilla]

The quality was good, it was a Nissan OEM part that I bought using the Amazon link in the description.

[@iCenturions]

Don't have to open the diff cover to pop the axle out. Looking at the axle from right side, jam two45 degree pry bars in to the grooves (they are really in there), pry it, and the axle should come out.

[@Goodezilla]

+iCenturions Thank you for the info. I was just following the service manual.

[@TomKaosOfficial]

+GoodeZilla Do you remember which pages out of the million by chance? lol

[@derekblubaugh179]

That line from the diff is the vent line and it was put into the engine bay to prevent water from getting in the diff and ruining it and so it airs out the diff I guess lol

[@Goodezilla]

Yeah I guess that could be it or to stop any oil from leaking out if the diff through the nipple. If it ends up being a problem I'll put a new hose on there somehow.

[@kieranwhoriskey7270]

Any assembly with moving parts inside of it requires a vent line to stop pressure build up that could blow the seals or gasket.

[@gnassy]

where did you find this boot?

[@Goodezilla]

+gnassy I found that boot on Amazon, here: amzn.to/1N7MlAj

[@spilmer1]

+GoodeZilla non genuine boots are typically too thin and tear in less than a year

[@ivorton23]

U said the boot is not a nissan part...what car is the boot for?

[@Goodezilla]

+ivorton23 It's for the R32 - R34 Skyline, but it's just not made by Nissan. amzn.to/1N7MlAj is the part I used. It's on sale now apparently...that kind of bums me out lol...figures right?!

[@ivorton23]

+GoodeZilla ooohh ok kool...price isnt bad either...btw those wheels look killer man...n it looks like u keep that car pretty clean...i love it

[@Goodezilla]

ivorton23 Thank you, I try to keep it clean...that's why I hated all that grease all over the bottom of the car!

[@COLBY34044]

This video should get pulled and given a edit, no need to open the diff. The shaft comes out with a pinch bar and a hammer. And replace your inner seal while your at it . If i didn't read the comments i would wasted my time. Its cool he made the video and it was helpful but its the long hard way to do this

[@Goodezilla]

syd c its the way to do it according to the factory service manual. But I agree it is the long way to do it.

[@jryanwill]

To undo those joints next time, just remove the nut, spin the nut on upside down, and hit it with a hammer, itll pop the joint right out and not hurt anything in the process.

[@Goodezilla]

+jryanwill Thank you for the tip, and thank you for watching.

[@gu5tavi0]

So I watched this and looked at the comments before attempting, maybe I didn't put enough balls into it but I gave up trying to crowbar/hammer that bitch out and just opened the diff. Longest part of the process was waiting to make sure the liquid gasket dried before refilling.

[@gu5tavi0]

also didn't remove my calipers or rotors which saves some time

[@Goodezilla]

Nice man, yeah it's been a while since I made this video, but I don't remove those anymore now either :)

[@Ian-pp7pj]

Wheel full lock right, Disconnect coilover, remove split pin, remove cover, undo 36 mm bolt with rattle gun, drop castor rod knuckle bolts and tierod, pull wheel hub towards back of car, pull shaft out. Easier then it sounds. Don't go near the diff. This video is bad advice and will cause you misery. As Stewart says below, the drivers CV shaft comes out complete, may just need some persuasion. See his comment.

[@Goodezilla]

+Ian Batley Bad advice? I followed the service manual instructions.

[@Ian-pp7pj]

+GoodeZilla I have done the above several times, I have never removed the front housing from a R32 GTR front diff. I have owned four of these cars and done everything imaginable to them, all you need to do to get the CV shaft out is to give it a knock with a hammer and a screwdriver, after removing the outside spline from the hub. You had stripped enough components (9:58) to do this without removing the diff cover.

[@Goodezilla]

Ian Thank you for the information. I know it's possible to use a crow bar and/or big screw driver to pop it out now. But as it was my first time on these cars, I was just following the service manual's directions. Though I know they probably only recommend taking the front diff cover off so that they can charge you for the labor and oil that they replace as well as the boot if you were to take it to a dealership in Japan to get the work done. Again thank you for watching and the information is helpful.

[@Ian-pp7pj]

+GoodeZilla It's ok, sorry if I was a bit rude about it. The purpose of my comment is to stop other people following the same procedure that you did in your video, needlessly wasting their diff oil and potentially introducing leaks to their diff (believe me these cars leak enough fluid as it is without adding more) - Some oil will come out of the inner diff hub that the shaft came out of, but it will be a minimal amount and if you are well prepared you can block the hole off quickly and not loose any fluid. That said, at the age of these cars replacing diff fluid may not be a bad idea anyway, but it's not necessarily part of CV shaft removal and I would *never* break the factory seal on the diff housing unless I was replacing the front diff internals and absolutely had to.