How to replace front cv axle seal on Toyota Corolla

1999 Toyota Corolla LE with manual transmission

[@garywinkel1831]

I just did this on my wife's 2015 Corolla S, two days ago, for the second time. Note the depth of the old seal when before you remove it. Mine was on the driver's side and you can actually install the seal too deep. If you 'drive it home', there's a good chance the new seal will leak too. That's why I was doing this a second time. Great video Sir!

[@hickstylez]

So I did the seal on mine and was being careful not to drive it home and mine is still leaking!! I'm going to try to put another new one in tomorrow!!! It's kinda hard there's not alot of room to get it in there

[@Hammerback972]

Thanks for info

[@incub8]

That o-ring issue that Peter mentioned is incredibly important! 25 years ago, a mechanic (at a dealer) did not do it correctly and it cost me over $1000 for repairs because the splines got ruined when the shaft came out. I had the work done at a dealership at the other end of the country and they refused to take responsibility for their mistake -- so, no recourse. That was with a Nissan. They lost a potential lifetime customer due to that. Never again, Nissan. From there, it was, "hello Toyota."

[@TheMechanicj]

Dude morons work at dealers every day hell they only pay 16$ per hour in 2020 to start so I said he’ll no only a moron would work that cheap

[@TechiesUnofficial]

I really appreciate how you're trying your best to make sure your cam captures what you are doing.

[@test40323]

This is easily one of your best videos. Thank you for all the tips for a proper job!

[@21area21]

I really appreciate the care you take with those vehicles sir, as well as how good of a job you do in explaining things to us. You just earned a faithful subscriber!

[@29madmangaud29]

Wow Mr. TM, this is exactly what I'm "Going to be needing to do" on my wife's '93 Toyota corolla ! Thanks so MUCH!

[@sarahsmith4617]

Wonderful video! I like how you showed how to get the seal in without any special tools. Thank you for sharing this gold!

[@rockbay79]

Mr. Toyota Maintenance is a Master Mechanic!!!! He makes every job he performs look so easy. This is a sign of a really talented mechanic. Plus, he knows many "tricks" to make jobs more easy. He reminds me of a Guitar Instructor I had way back in my youth. He would always teach the "proper" instruction first, then he would introduce me to "short cuts" that made the same note or sound and was more easy to transfer to the next note or chord. Both of these men are Master's of their trade!!!!

[@stretchmfe4913]

Great info. I was just told I need to fix my mom's Corolla this weekend, and your video helped give me a heads up on what tools I'll need. Thanks.

[@68T200]

You are great at teaching us stuff! Don’t stop!

[@kmweek]

Great video, much appreciated. You are like a surgeon. Very clean garage. Speaks volumes on the kind of individual you are. Very organized.

[@spiritoflight1375]

Thank you for your professional instructions. I've never done this before, now I've got confidence to go ahead. Just bought a used vehicle for my self 😊

[@ryanmcdonald6292]

Length is perfect to capture all the detail. Much appreciated. Looks ro be exact issue i have on my 07 yaris, so I'll be attempting this at home. Great vid! Subbed That seal idea is the same i used to replace my fork seals last year. I used old seal to take impact, and used a length of pvc pipe to tap it home evenly. Thanks for your time and consideration for the the viewers, your angles really help understand this whole process

[@lhoanii]

Outstanding video sir. I especially appreciate how you do this repair without any "special" tools. However, if I may be so bold, an important step when draining any fluid is to make sure that you are able to access fill port. I changed an axle out in my dad's 1991 cadillac brougham. You have to open rear differential to do this. Afterwards, I had a heck of a time opening filler port. Someone had stripped the original fastener and I had to weld a piece of square stock and then welded a nut to the end of square stock to access it.

[@firminking5604]

@Toyota Maintenance - Thank you for the tip to install the new seal suing the old one. I struggled for two days, as I could not find the right seal driver for my front cv joint. Watched your video, and 30 minutes later, my new seal is installed and flushed. For the CV-joint, after wrestling for 20 minutes, I then used the steering knuckled as leverage and press it against the axle nut side, and it drove the cv-joint in straight. I liked your video for the tips.

[@adesco7810]

Easily one of the best videos ive seen in a while

[@JM-cg3ps]

Thanks for all your hard work!

[@rodneyjenkins7046]

Very thorough. Thanks for including the 100 ft/lb torque spec for the axle nut!

[@joelgmz88]

Awesome video man thanks for taking the time to explain things so thoroughly.

[@1bizjets]

Thank you. Never saw the inner seal replaced. Great video.

[@on-site4094]

Great instructional video thanks for sharing And replacing all the gear oil great job 👍Here in Canada 🇨🇦where it’s cold we use a little dialectic grease to help it slide in the seal and keep the rubber soft

[@neiton2b2]

Thank you my friend for doing such a great job into sharing your wisdom with the world! We love your content, keep it coming. 👍👍

[@chocolate_squiggle]

Thank you this was fantastic. Not something I need to do, and maybe a little advanced for me anyway, but I was always curious how the wheels were connected underneath. Great job showing how everything fits together - it must be very time consuming to change the camera and lighting all the time as you proceed. Cheerio!!

[@alannorman6402]

You’re a very patient and kind man

[@Ken-kb6yb]

Thank you , helped me install axel seal on my 2007 Toyota Yaris hatchback. It worked very well and saved me $238.00 shop was charging 🙂

[@PsychoFisho]

The man has experience, and knows how to do it right, with zero damage. Toyota axle oil seals are different than others, they have a opposing rubber flanges, such that you can't use a regular flat seal driver. A 48mm socket as a driver will work on this, but I have a '16 highlander and would require a 65mm socket (no such thing exists, maybe an SAE equivalent). But using the old seal as driving tool is great. I use a wooden dowel or a 1" square pc of lumber to drive around the edge.

[@warriorplutotrent3827]

Do you drive the seal all the way in or just flush with the outside lip of the transmission?

[@user-ul1ys1vf5s]

Your way of explaining the details is pretty cool Thank you for this beautiful clip, my friend I benefited and enjoyed a lot

[@vaughnc1786]

Great job! A quality oriented mechanic is had to find!

[@abrahamnoriega3344]

Still not sure if the exact same procedure applies identically for the 2010 Corolla but I will jump over my CV axles based on your GREAT GREAT video, you Rock Mr. Toyota Maintenance!!!

[@rant1200]

Very good video.The details are necessary for most to know exactly the procedure for this repair.

[@nikovandh]

Don't worry about the length of the video. The more time we have from you the better!

[@hughkoontz2166]

Great video 📹! Not too long at all! Keep them coming!

[@yusuihang]

Great work filming and explaining everything. Thanks.

[@rachaelcarlson-simon1044]

You are such a lifesaver! Dealing with the same issue on our 99 Corolla today. I know if it's a video that you did, it's going to be good. Bravo and thank you for every helpful video 👏

[@selfofthephalanx]

I enjoy learning from your videos. Keep up the good work my friend!

[@doobielawson702]

Excellent video, thank you for the tips!

[@ChiNguyen-nt2bn]

Love your teaching style mate, learn a lot from you,please keep going----

[@outofthinair1]

Excellent tutorial no matter the length ... Well done Sir

[@user-iw3pe4qu4z]

Hey brother thank so much for the awesome video you shared. The only additional step I took was to smooth out the inside of the shaft seal on the engine side. Using very fine sand paper to enough to make it smooth! Thank you so much again, your video is helping many home mechanics like myself. God bless you brother 👍🏻

[@Chris-vx3qi]

KZbin needs more people like you … great video 👍

[@mk-jl3zd]

Thanks for your detailed and precise work,I enjoyed watching it.

[@marooki2007]

Great video! I learned a lot. Thank you! Keep the detailed videos coming!

[@15205golfer]

Always enjoy your videos! I have a 4runner, 2000.

[@Corolla_Beau]

Amazing explanation, much appreciated! Now to attempt on my corolla 🤙🏼

[@prezpell8596]

Awesome, thank you for teaching, I have a Scion tC and I enjoy your videos

[@oscargonzalez8518]

Thank you for you time,I like your videos so much very professional.I am learning from you Señor.God bless you

[@mannyroias3392]

Great job! Love watching your videos.

[@hype_henry]

Wow the camera angles and information was great. Thank you sir

[@daver2964]

Thank you much. Great tips that make job easier, and reliable.

[@help797]

Nice work; and the only one, Ive 'seen that I like the approach, have done this job myself a year and a half ago, Thank You

[@HeyUncleA]

I did this a couple weeks ago on my 04 highlander... I ruined a seal hitting it too hard in the wrong spot. I really could have used your old seal trick then. Thanks for the video.

[@jeremiahdonley4082]

Excellent video sir. I just recently messed that very seal on my lady's car. I know how to fix it now.

[@donyork4491]

So smart to not pull the brakes apart...very few mechanics se this effective shortcut!

[@c5back9]

I’ve owned many Hondas starting with an Accord in 1982, so given that I’ve owned about a dozen of them, I’m very familiar with Honda. I’ve never owned a Toyota but have been considering giving them a try. The information in your videos is very helpful and causes me to believe that Toyotas are in some ways better than Honda.

[@emmanueladalikwu3328]

Thanks for all you do for us Peter

[@gregscheikofsky5606]

Honda Lost me to Toyota completely when they would not stand behind their 02' Accord's transmission problems, and they very much knew it was their fault. Costed me about 2 grand. Left them completely, have never been dissatisfied with any of my Toyotas, or the Toyota company.

[@runescaper1333]

You reminds me of Bob Ross, you have a relaxing voice.

[@DdgeShelby]

Thanks for the video. Good tip using the old seal.

[@drivn4895]

Using the old seal as a seal press is brilliant! Thank you so much!

[@Amir-z2]

Outstanding Performance sir , clearly understood. I really appreciate your hard working ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@joserosas5420]

Very informative video. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience.

[@sarahconner9433]

12:39 grease the clip like sticky then rotate the clip so the open part is on the bottom.... It will pop in easily

[@markreynolds3850]

Thanks for sharing your excellent video.a lot of good information provided.

[@ibukunoluwaaina1175]

Thanks very much; very informative and clear guide.

[@five_star_images3019]

Awesome job. I will be changing mine soon.

[@ahmadghosheh3104]

Good job. It's so nice to do this on a lift. I did it many times on Camry and a Honda civic on jack stands and hardly any room.

[@mrfixit603]

Great vid and very helpful, thanks

[@brute6896]

you are a lifesaver comrade

[@adriann7428]

Excellent video, very instructive. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@peacefishcup9669]

Thank you buddy, very helpful, I was hoping you would show how to change the boots and clamps if needed

[@sarychhun]

Thank you so much for sharing this important video.

[@superseriousreviews1168]

Thanks! I had no idea how to change the seal. I replaced my axles and one of the seals started leaking, whoops haha

[@markreynolds3850]

Lightning is not could be better in this video. Thanks for sharing this video.

[@emilecollin6927]

Hello man ! Great video but for people that want to do it a bit faster I recommend removing the strut bolts instead of the lower ball joint… it’s faster if you are in a rush

[@derrickdavis3528]

It actually works! Thanks bro!

[@octavianomora5712]

Great job and video, thank you for sharing.

[@AceSolomon94]

Thank you for the detailed information!

[@rightlanehog3151]

Who else thinks 'California Dreaming" would be perfect theme music for a video about a 21 year old car without rust?

[@frankiea6482]

Great instructional video! 👏👍👊💥😊

[@jannehamalainen8071]

Thank you very much for detailed video.

[@donnierobertson3088]

Great job again like always

[@jimbo9310]

Excellent video thanks, video was not too long it was fine

[@pirihern9329]

Excellent video not too long perfect. Stay safe

[@davehunt3410]

Fantastic video! Thank you!

[@TheAnalogKid2]

A worthy thumbs up video.

[@VitalityMassage]

What can cause the seal to wear? Is it usually something regarding the axle or trans? Do the inner axle cv joints get loose/worn and cause a pushing down on that seal?

[@princerenaslay2549]

Great Job! Super helpful

[@letgo22hrs]

Old seal over the new, very nice tip to protect the new seal.

[@LOVE-JC777]

Adding trans axle grease on the ring keep it center for easy installation. Actually in the new axle directions say to add grease. Check your information and instructions first before moving forward.

[@petecolly4036]

Super helpful tips here! 🙏🏼🤙🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼. +10 points for the Toyota friends 🤣🤣

[@user-fn5hu2xg4m]

ממש מפורט ומוסבר יפה אתה בהחלט נדיר

[@robertsteadman4226]

Many thanks, I have shaft plus new seal to install, 04 Prius @280k. Although the old seals were not leaking but I will change anyway. I will be careful not to break anything

[@flypigbig9193]

非常好的教程，用心了！

[@feliperomerovaldes8682]

Gracias por sus vídeos

[@g_unit6773]

Another excellent video 👊🇺🇸👍

[@guulish]

Great video, sir!

[@pierretessier1682]

Very very good and interesting video my friend TM!

[@Probe253]

Love those reflexes My bekanten jumped back Avoiding schumitzig oil! 🙈

[@bagg1nurmom]

very informative you are awesome!!! love the accent

[@twjkumliab7382]

Great video brother very helpful

[@leandroaraque6426]

this is the best video thank so much for share my friend

[@vanquishstorm3806]

Thank you for the insightful video. Do you have any tips on how to properly remove/install the set-ring on the end of the CV axel and Intermediate shaft?