Drive Shaft Complete Guide | CV boot Replace - Toyota Hilux / Vigo 2005-2015

[@jagdeshramjag]

Awesome video. Excellent details and explanation

[@damianwebb3659]

How did you remove the circlip that’s holding the driveshaft into the front diff? And where about are you prying from to get it out? Thanks in advance

[@simmoshomeworkshop]

Hey mate, the circlip on the differential side has a round profile and should pop in and out of the axle gear (the reason the pry bar may be required) I was (carefully) levering the shaft out against the differential housing between the shaft and the housing. As this didn't work without applying too much force I opted to get behind the shaft with the bar and tap it out. This usually works to shock the circlip out of the axle gear so the shaft can be pulled out, they aren't too tight just need a little careful persuasion.

[@damianwebb3659]

@@simmoshomeworkshop yep as you said easy peasy! My cv joint did not want to come off the spline without one hell of a fight. Did you change the front diff seal?

[@simmoshomeworkshop]

I did not change the seal, I inspected it and the journal on the shaft and decided it wasn't leaking and was ok to go again. If in doubt, however changing it is advised.

[@MrStephen777]

Just the job i have to do on Hilux ASAP.

[@firecatinfernus3534]

Has a diff drop been done with the lift?

[@simmoshomeworkshop]

Hi Mate, Nope, not yet, something I have been looking at. It's been 2" lifted for a while and first CV boot to fail, I do wonder if a diff drop will improve the serviceability of the boots. Would sure improve the CV angles.

[@firecatinfernus3534]

@simmoshomeworkshop Thanks for the reply. I was wondering the same thing. How long did the CV boot last after the lift? I got a 2007 Hilux without a lift that I'm planning on lifting 2 inches and the CV angle isn't so great even from factory. But if a diff drop was done I feel it would kinda of negate the positives of a lift.

[@simmoshomeworkshop]

It's lasted pretty well, the lift was in the car shortly before I bought it it seems, it's done a heap of kms and off roading before the boot has failed, I think the 2" lift is pretty accepted as ok. Anything more and the angle is tight especially at full droop off road and extended shaft start to become a thing too. I would say a 2" lift on its own is fine and a diff drop is an option to make it more reliable. The diff drop shouldn't make it any less capable off road the diff height will be compensated with the lift and the lift allowing bigger diameter tyres.

[@firecatinfernus3534]

@@simmoshomeworkshop Thanks for the advice. Have a good one!!

[@Messias-y4m]

I have a question, when doing this job , is it necessary to drain the gearbox oil first?

[@simmoshomeworkshop]

It is not necessary to drain the oil from, in this case, the differential. I lowered the opposite side of the car and lifted the side to be removed so the oil would stay in there. If it is a front wheel drive car with a transaxle it is very likely you will need to drain the oil / fluid as the level will be much higher in the transmission case.

[@simonni4483]

Would you recommend replacing the inner CV axle seal at the same time?

[@simmoshomeworkshop]

It is a general rule that if you disturb a seal it is best to replace, however in this case it is not leaking and it is a lip type seal, after cleaning and a visual inspection of the seal journal and the seal itself, I was happy to reuse the seal rather than pull it out (and possibly cause a new leak 😅). If it would be a bigger job to change the seal if it were to start leaking (like a rear main seal or something) I would have replaced with new for maximum life.