How to replace CV axle on Toyota Tacoma

[@Joes_Place]

I’m about to replace my cv 04’ Tacoma. This is one of the best instructional videos I’ve seen. Greatly appreciated.

[@maxcactus7]

You are just an OUTSTANDING instructor and teacher, sir!! I sincerely appreciate the level of effort you put into making your videos clear and easy to understand. Please know that your content is greatly appreciated by your viewers and fans.

[@cliffordgallagher4531]

You Never have to Apologize for being in the way! Job and Customer are first! Video is a bonus

[@sbmasson]

It's nice to watch an honest mechanic at work

[@davidruiz5383]

Its people like you that inspire me and others to attempt to do truck work that we have never done. Your efforts are appreciated and your dedication. Thanks and God Bless.

[@rockbay79]

To me, it would seem that one would replace both shafts at the same time, because they both have equal wear. Like headlights. If, one burns out on one side, I have both sides replaced. This may have been a single repair, due to finances. Believe me, I've been there before. However, if it had been my truck, I would replace both shafts and the other item as well. You are a really honest mechanic, replacing the one item for no cost. Very few people are this honest. Much respect to you. Thanks again for sharing. I really enjoy learning from your channel.

[@marcusmaximus451]

Excellent comment I fully agree with you best regards and stay safe Mark from Billericay in the U.K. 🇬🇧👍👍

[@BrockOBauma]

Hands down, my favorite automotive channel.

[@Qmedjoe]

Just realized my driver side boot is ripped. I’ve done it once before and your last video helped me with that. Thank you once again, Off to Napa!

[@johndoewind]

There's not much more I love to see on repair videos than seeing someone use a torque wrench with smooth pulls. Chef's kiss.

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[@davidsnell7707]

By far sir, you have the best site when it comes to proper information. You have helped me so much with my tacoma that has over 190,000. Thank you

[@johnash2139]

I have the same problem with my 2000 Taco so this video will be handy. Thank you for your videos. They are a tremendous help. My next job will be my leaking valve cover gaskets. Wish me luck.

[@ciprianolopez5626]

Sr! I really appreciate you taking time and making videos. I have learn so much from watching your video's.

[@elijahtaylor4210]

This is the best mechanical tutorial I have ever seen before! Please keep them coming!

[@jkw24691]

One of those people who can teach. Most of the videos on youtube are by those having no business making how to videos. I have to go through more and more videos to find one good one. This is the kind I am looking for. Thank you.

[@pirihern9329]

I have replaced 3 vehicles using rockauto cv half shafts no problemas so far. Saved a bundle of money. Have done all types of maintenance and repairs except complete engine swap.

[@sndmnsix]

Rockauto warns about whether or not your truck is 'lifted' and I really cannot tell that. The truck looks a bit higher on the front end and overall looks higher than I typically see one. Do you have a good way of finding out whether a truck is lifted? Thanks very much!

[@davedave2109]

Great video. Thanks for taking your time to explain. As a mechanic I can appreciate your attention to detail. Thanks for your Toyota videos

[@johnaclark1]

Your effort and extra time are greatly appreciated. Thumbs up given.

[@calitaco]

I want you to be my mechanic! LOL. Seriously though, your attention to detail and care for the customer's vehicle is rare today. I was a Toyota mechanic back in the 90's and I actually have a 1999 Tacoma :) Just replaced rear driveshaft u-joints, the center bearing, valve cover gaskets and spark plug tube seals.

[@ProPilotPete]

I watched a tip from another video, put a dab of grease on that retaining clip, it holds it centered on the shaft which allows the axle to,snap in without fighting it. Love your videos, keep them coming!

[@andyg5004]

That was awesome thank for your effort in filming such videos as it really helps god bless you. You are a teacher.

[@geofffikar3417]

Thank you for taking all the time and effort to make these videos for us. We really appreciate your effort and the information you give us.

[@SteveInterdonato]

My mistake at the end I see you did NOT remove the entire brake assembly (which is what I was hoping to see) to replace the CV axle. Great Video.

[@sebastiancrabill444]

I wish he was my mechanic, he explains everything very well and gets to the point wheather is doing the job or explaining....

[@frankponte4031]

Great video. Thanks for all the extra effort that goes into documenting these procedures!!

[@mydaddy5393]

Thank you! Going to replace them myself for the first time on a 2004 Tacoma. Original owner and I have never had to replace them until I lifted my truck 4" great video. Thumps up given. 👍🏼

[@efil4kizum]

4" is a big lift! what coilovers up front you get on there?

[@BenMcghie]

Thumbs up for sure! I did not know about that brass C-clip on the diff side. I always wondered how they were retained. Peter, I think you should consider NOT caring about us so much :) We love the videos, but your camera angles could be so much worse and we would still be happy! If it is taking you more than double the time to do the job... I think you could afford to try less hard at filming if you like! We are super appreciative of any and all your efforts!

[@harryl7946]

Great my friend the detail! Love how you point out different items to watch out for! Looking forward to your next video.

[@simonfacciani8522]

Your a great mechanic , you take pride in doing your work carefully. I used en impact in my axle nuts and they are still fine after 15k miles so other viewers don’t be scared if you don’t have a torque wrench

[@jwillard31]

great guy keeping great vehicles on the road one part at a time.

[@cj1608]

So glad you put in the extra effort with the camera. Sounds crazy, but I find contentment through your vids. Learning is great too :)

[@josef9001]

You are truly amazing!! Thankyou so very much for all your videos. My ball joint failed and well, we all can guess what happened. So I've been contemplating doing all the repair work myself and this video convinced me to keep the truck instead of selling. Again thankyou so much.

[@janpur1417]

Update about CV's. I installed aftermarket CV's in my 100 series LC. At 50 MPH, I find a pulsation... then at 80MPH, again but at much worst. Never though its that Chinese aftermarket garbage CV's. If you know 100 Series, it has a driveline clunk when going from R to D. I was diagnosing it and found out the aftermarket CV's at 16K miles had massive play at inboard and outboard joints and at inner splines. I then went with OEM new CV's and ALL the TROUBLE I experienced at the front end is NO MORE. Yes, Aftermarket is cheap but comes with lot of headache. I find Most OEM Toyota CV's are in excellent order even after 200K miles. Unless splines are worn, I find no reason to get rid of those. Just reboot those CV's (did to my 3rd gen 4Runner) and continue to drive with peace of mind. You will regret cheap aftermarlet CV's sooner or later.

[@mikezimmerman2786]

Have my Tacoma since 2000 appreciate your great videos. Saving us all money.

[@ToyotaMaintenance]

Glad to help

[@janpur1417]

Factory Toyota CV is 1000% better than any aftermarket. I drove my 4unner 3rd gen with a ripped inner boot exactly as shown for nearly 20K miles across the country too. No issues what so ever. Just reboot it. Use factory boots. Remove upper ball joint, remove inner CV clamp and then boot off of inner joint, remove C-clip, pull the tripod joint out and then inner boot. INstall is the reverse order. No messy oil leaks, no O-ring has to be changed etc., Non-OEM CV's are causing pulsations, vibrations at high speeds. I have experienced it on my Land Cruiser! With OEM CV's no pulsations!!

[@luesimon035]

You really helped the job, and thanks for including torque specs

[@maxkearney114]

This is AMAZING! If you were in Sacramento CA I'd take my truck to you simply to support you

[@swamp-yankee]

Hey, this helped me out. Can’t not run my truck for long, and this helped me get it back on the road quickly.

[@OverlandPNW]

Probably the best How-To I've seen on this topic.

[@happyspiro3552]

We appreciate the time you take to make these videos. Thank you sir for sharing your knowledge and experience.

[@jamulrichbuzeze3049]

Thank you for taking more than 2hrs just to film the entire process

[@AZplinkster91]

Thank you for the video! getting ready to do my CV axles and this video is just what i needed!

[@dee27xpress]

Great vid!! Thanks for taking time to get really good angles and fully explaining everything with little tips and tricks. A lot of vids I find have good info but leave out the little tricks like the sway bar disconnect. Leaving me spending extra hours trying to figure out how I’m going to pull that axle out.

[@miked5399]

Outstanding video! Good lighting is so important in making great videos. Thank you for taking the time!

[@floydrturbo1]

Excellent and informative video. Thanks for taking the time to document this procedure.

[@jeremydontuknowho463]

Regarding the c-clip on the inner end of the CV axle, I've seen having it the gap in the clip facing upwards and a bit of grease around it helps with installation. ❤️ @Toyota Maintenance friend→Thanks for sharing your attention to every detail it has probably saved lives. Surely mine 🙏

[@jayhutt1]

Thank you! This is a great video! Your attention to good work practices is always appreciated!

[@jarredpender7757]

Thank you! Thank you! your attention to detail and love of what you wrench on is empathetic (current driver is '19 4 Runner, previous `94 corolla, `11 Tundra). not sure how you tube didn't suggest your channel years ago for me , but am glad it finally did. i am now a subscriber. Keep up the good work and content. Cheers to me going back in time on your channel. ;-)

[@selfofthephalanx]

Fantastic work by a master mechanic! You have a lot of patience to be able do the work and set up the cameras and lighting to capture it. Good job with this channel.

[@marianopacheco613]

Thank you! I appreciate the work you put into filming/editing. This was very helpful to me.

[@snowhiterover]

The best video out there for 3rd gen 4runners...thank you so much.

[@jimgordon2399]

Thanks so much for the video! I have two Tacos and your channel is very valuable to me.Please keep up the good work and take care!

[@bigbbigb2549]

I would recommend you loosen the differential fill plug before replacing the CV shaft (s). Its better to know you can top off and or just change it as preventive maintenance. Thank you for making these videos.

[@sndmnsix]

I was thinking he was going to change the transfer case fluid when he was close to being done since he lost quite a bit of it after taking out the shaft. Would you recommend doing this or maybe just top it off. Thanks!

[@7Westwood]

Great tip using the screwdriver to hold the axle... I see so many videos with everyone using a pry bar across the wheel studs.

[@kevinbarry71]

I love your videos. You are very good at explaining; and you have a very calming manner. If you don't mind, I would love one day to hear your story. Where you are from; how you got into this work. Where are you are now

[@mikeschoolcraft21]

It pays to look on Tacoma World forum. There are people who can and do, make better than stock parts like axles, front wheel bearings, carrier bearings better than stock. I bought tie rod ends that were half the cost and could see the difference. The wheel bearings were assembled and over greased with inner seals removed so they could actually get grease, if you know what I mean. Some call it overkill.

[@ianperkins8812]

Your videos are always enjoyable and informative. My next vehicle will almost certainly be a Tacoma, so I look especially forward to it when you're working on one.

[@pauliewalnuts2007]

We really appreciate your time, knowledge, and all the efforts you put into these videos. Thumbs Up always

[@bradcarter8174]

I appreciate the work you do,and share with us on a regular basis. You have saved me soooooo much money! Thank you again. 😎👍

[@monkiespank]

Appreciate all the extra effort to make this video..... much appreciated!

[@davedave2109]

Another tip for inserting the shaft into the transfer case spline. Make sure the clip opening on the end of the shaft spline has the opening at 6 o'clock. Easier to compress for reinstallation .

[@t.mendous7922]

Good to know, thanks

[@richardmcconnell1134]

Thank you so much for your time and attention to detail in all that you do. You are the best. Thanks again!

[@rondhole]

Thanks a lot Sir. Sway bar links from Toyota is expensive, really expensive. About 10x more than any aftermarket. In many cases, the balljoint on the sway bar is still good if it is not torn, only the rubber parts fails often. REplacing the rubber parts only is much easier and rarely really corroded.

[@neilfrasersmith]

I love his calm voice.

[@ralphh.2200]

Very nice video.You take the mystery out of it...your accent and the cadence with it is fine.Best wishes.

[@kauaixtremeshorefishing1021]

Thank you so much for your efforts and dedication . Im doing this on my truck and your video is my guidance

[@bud7707]

These trucks are absolute amazing I mean besides the rust, I find working on this truck pretty easy. And all the parts are pretty cheap. At least common ones are.

[@crowcaine1]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video. It was very helpful.

[@vnegron3]

Great video, very thorough explanation and filming angles. Keep up the awesome work!

[@januario111torreon2]

Thanks for sharing your work sir. It has been a quite learning experience for people like me, a newbie, following your videos. 🙂

[@michaelt1349]

Good job, I gave a thumbs up for the job and the filming. New Question: Remember 30+ years ago when a PCV valve could be replaced on many cars by pulling up on a grommet on top of a valve cover and unplugging the other end of off a hose? 60 seconds to do including cleaning around the grommet and the end of the hose. Now PCV valve is behind the manifold on Corollas. Can you replace a PCV valve on this model or a similar model where PCV valve is behind the manifold?

[@ucakpan]

The PCV valves on Toyota's 2AZ-FE, 3MZ-FE and 1NR-FE (European Auris/Corolla and Scion iQ) I do know are still up on the valve cover and easy to replace. The problem engine you refer to is the 2ZR-FE on some Toyotas and Scions. Even then, after doing the one on my Corolla I find I'm not so annoyed about it anymore.

[@Ffffffjjjjjj9555]

Excelente buen trabajo gracias por compartir

[@dalepremo3695]

That was very much appreciated. Thank you! What a class act you are - you even sent the customer a picture of that sway bar end link. Hardly anyone would do that unless they are honest like you. Was the other side CV boot bad, too?

[@davidhahn8583]

very good camera work. thank you

[@mattcole9628]

Nice job… excellent video! Very helpful, thank you

[@condor5635]

Another great video TM. Passenger side on this truck is much easier than my Highlander which as you know has the intermediate bearing and bracket with is a real pain in the butt to dislodge. I replaced the seal on the transmission body too since you are already in there and it is a few bucks. Thanks for posting..

[@cartap22]

"Come on baby!" Hahaha I do that too when I can't get my parts out of the car hahahaha 😅

[@markreynolds3850]

Thanks for sharing this video. I had the same problems with my 1996 Toyota Pickup on the right side .lot of work ,but I got it done.

[@ian-cq9nx]

I have 96 that I need to do this one, was the process basically the same for the 1996?

[@anthonykelly6803]

hey brotherman u rock, sending gratitude from Hilux country down under...

[@xtrchessreal]

Nice video quality angles to see all that is required for this service and explanation of detail as well as the what where why and how. Well done and thank you. I have 2003 Xtra Cab Tacoma 4WD with 5VZ-FE engine. I believe many parts of the 1999 to 2004 are the same. I don't really see how this specific part could be much different. Oh, I wondered did you add new front differential oil to replace what was leaked out?

[@CAREERMAN70]

Thank you very much for a very helpful video! We appreciate all your efforts!

[@ojjenkins7110]

I enjoy watching you and SMA and PHAD. Hope you had a good 4th.

[@acjmathis]

Wish you lived close to me. Would love for you to service my Toyotas. Thank you for the videos.

[@derekhughes9274]

Big thumbs up,very interesting to watch, I own a 2011 Hilux so it's always handy to see how to do things. Cheers Deka.

[@andrewhardcastle7982]

Thanks a lot for all your videos they are so helpful and yes, I know it takes a lot of time to film and edit.

[@filmvi37]

Excellent well shot details . Very helpful.

[@vr4runner]

Thanks, you made my day go a lot easier 😃👍

[@gianfrancoa]

It's always great to see how a front end comes easily part in a California car. I usually like to keep the oem shaft as much as I can and just replace the boot. I know that is not always cost effective for a shop.

[@litoloco4fish]

Absolutely 👍🏼👍🏼 I understand your pain I've done these many times..I remember years ago I had a Honda that was lowered considerably. The strain on my CV joints was great. Could be that the rebuilt ones weren't so good..great work friend

[@alexdavies2680]

Great video, massively helpful, keep up the good work dude

[@rogeliogamez2418]

Muchas gracias you splain every thing very well thanks again

[@stevenobryan1764]

Excellent video, I enjoy your instruction, keep up the great work. steve

[@toddgarber6567]

Another excellent video. Thank you.

[@percivalL8685]

Thank you for always providing great content.

[@TemeculaDoug]

Toyota Maintenece- Can you do a Tacoma 2nd gen 05-15 transmission pan drain and filter replace video sometime?

[@bobs8976]

Thanks for the detailed walkthrough. Great channel!

[@jimgordon2399]

Thank you for another valuable video!

[@cartap22]

Peter, what kinda of vehicle do you drive can you make a video show us please!

[@aguijuan69]

Muy bien explicado amigo,aunque es en igles entendí la mayor parte de la explicación 👍

[@hughkoontz2166]

I think he may be back to have those front struts replaced soon. Great video 📹 👍