Toyota / Lexus Driver's Side CV Axle Replacement - Camry, Avalon, ES300, RX300, Sienna

[@fredguerra4917]

The best cv axle video I have seen. I specially liked your explanation about the retaining clip.

[@hardlymovingpro]

Glad you liked it!

[@brookgoddard1659]

Your the man! Was quoted $900 to replace the front axles in my mother in laws 2006 Lexus ES330. Ordered them online along with the 12 point socket for around $200 and was able to switch them both out in an afternoon with your videos. Great Job.

[@hardlymovingpro]

Right on!

[@Jackblack51-j2x]

Thank you always like watching these videos for the confidence boost before I tear it apart

[@hardlymovingpro]

Glad to help!

[@norakat]

You really helped me finish this job on a 2016 ES350. Thanks for posting this. Just some notes for anyone doing this - to hammer the CV Axle back into the transmission, first I tried w my 3 pound hammer. It wasn’t going nowhere. You really need a much heavier hammer. I used an 8 LB and it went in w 5 hits. Also to separate the CV axle from the transmission what made it easier was the OEM CV axle removal tool. The angle didn’t allow me to insert both sides of the fork so just hammer only one side of the fork into the gap first then both sides of the fork. I tried the method in the video first but my pry bar only flexed when I hit it. Also while I released the brake line in the places on this video, it still gets pulled when you remove the axle shaft from the knuckle which falls forward. Removing the caliper makes it less stressful. You can just hang it up on the strut. Btw on my car there was no transmission fluid that leaked out other than a few drops of oil that was on the splines.

[@hardlymovingpro]

Thanks for sharing your story!

[@justinthompson3532]

I changed my driver side cv axle on my 1997 lexus es300 today and no fluid leaked out of mine either. I did it thanks to hardly moving I love your videos man

[@mdh157]

how do you know when the axle is in? Is there a specific noise or movement? Thanks.

[@guyashby983]

I want to give you a big shout out and thank you for your video. I unfortunately had to do this job on my RX350 driver side 2 years ago and this past weekend my wife and I had the same one blow out on us. The knuckle exploded. Because of you I was able to have this entirel job done in about an hour because I thought you had to take the entire hub off. I had this done with no stress in a super market parking lot. Thank you again Sir. God bless

[@hardlymovingpro]

Good job and thanks for sharing!

[@HandCraftedbyJasonCooper]

Thanks for the video. Just did the drivers side CV on my 2004 Avalon. I had a hard time prying out the old CV axle. An 18" pry bar did nothing. Tried hammering too. Ultimately, it came out really easy once i pried on 2 points. There was enough room to get a small pry bar on the top, and a bigger one on the bottom. I then alternated pressure top and bottom and after an hour of no luck prying in one location, it popped really easily with 2 points of pressure.

[@hardlymovingpro]

Good for you and thanks for sharing!

[@abyssalsoul6216]

This is exactly what I did ( using two pry bars) when I did the axle job on my 06 Sienna

[@dsimp765]

Good job, quick, I noticed that you used the OEM axle nut, which I do as well, I also change the axle retainer ring. The aftermarket new shafts are squared off, whereas the OEM is a round ring. Ive done a lot of Toyota 4x4s over the years, I have 7 in my immediate family that I maintain and those aftermarket flat rings don't come out easily. Thank you for the video.

[@hardlymovingpro]

Thanks for your post. Nothing wrong with re-using the OEM axle nut. Have had problems with some of the new retainer rings that come with the new axle. Difficult to push through the transmission's splines. Easiest solution was to transfer the OEM old ring onto the new axle.

[@KoalaJoanne]

Wow you made that look so easy! Thanks for sharing

[@hardlymovingpro]

Thanks! Easy with the right tools and experience.

[@Ambience88]

Thanks for the video, will be attempting tomorrow you made this look easy

[@hardlymovingpro]

Good luck!

[@joshuarivera428]

I have a 2000 avalon xls and I have to do both front axles in addition to all my pads and rotors.. My axles click when making sharp turns at slow speed but that's about it.. Very informative video. Thanks for the help.

[@hardlymovingpro]

Yes...the clicking noise while making slow speeds turns is coming from the cv bearings.

[@joshuarivera428]

@@hardlymovingpro yeah I'm doing them soon. My avalon has 275k on the odometer and I just changed my oil yesterday. These cars are so nice.

[@terryzak1742]

Another great job and video. I'm sure you beat that 1.25 hours by a good margin. Love the use of the pri-bar when tightening the axle nut!!

[@hardlymovingpro]

Thanks 👍 Takes me around 40 minutes.

[@triumph587]

Worked perfect. Had to pull twice the seal was leaking.

[@hardlymovingpro]

@@triumph587 Yup ... I hear ya. Have to pull it if the seal's leaking.

[@imskjrpops6389]

I appreciate your videos brotha, I am by no means a mechanic but I will do simple repairs that would probably run me about $1000 parts and labor. I would say this was on a scale from 1-10 ten being most difficult this was a (4) it jumped up to a (7) when it came time to slap the snap ring back in on the passenger side then back to a level (4). Driver side axle was so easy after doing the passenger first, once again thank you for your videos..🫡🫵🏽😎✌🏽

[@hardlymovingpro]

Thanks for sharing and glad it worked out for you!

[@HighGrade_FireBlade]

My man is a menace with that SDS bit 😂

[@hardlymovingpro]

Rust stuck real bad!

[@HighGrade_FireBlade]

You familiar with the zero point calibration for these guys? I did a PS rack on an Avalon and now the VSC/TC lights are on. I just find it hard to believe I damaged a wheel speed sensor. I was so careful

[@michaelhughes9139]

Great video! Thanks for the great video! Keep them coming! 👍

[@hardlymovingpro]

Thanks, will do!

[@oldvetwhotravels.5326]

Smoothie as Silk! Nicely done.

[@hardlymovingpro]

Thank you kindly!

[@TheWwong]

Well done!. Looks as though that Avalon could use a change of transmission fluid. I changed the transmission fluid in my 2015 Camry using the Valvoline Max as shown at 50,000 miles and now again at 93,000 miles. It is quieter and shifts smoother than ever. Forget that "lifetime" fluid BS.

[@hardlymovingpro]

Thanks! We had previously did a drain and fill of the atf. May do a flish later on. We did a video on that as well.

[@mlez7197]

I'm so glad I subscribed to your channel...thanks a million

[@hardlymovingpro]

Thanks for subscribing!

[@dnickens20115]

Nice job..you do a great job of detail explaining. I've been watching your other video of changing bearing on front hub 99 camry..thanks

[@hardlymovingpro]

Thanks!

[@ask43242flight]

Nice video. Does the removal of two large pitch bolts @1:33 require an alignment?

[@hardlymovingpro]

Nope.

[@octaviovalencia8052]

Thank you so much that was very helpful

[@hardlymovingpro]

You bet!

[@victorgaleas9543]

U r friking awesome. Thank you.

[@hardlymovingpro]

You bet!

[@MatthewSmith-to1hz]

No Bullshit, just right to the point. Love it!

[@hardlymovingpro]

Thanks!

[@rustybumperclassics6342]

Good video stright forward

[@hardlymovingpro]

Glad you liked it!

[@silveriocastillo3852]

Wow 😲 Great job and fast

[@hardlymovingpro]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@edardon16]

thank you ,great video.what do you think about the impact drill used in this video do you recommend it?

[@hardlymovingpro]

Absolutely! Can't imagine doing repairs now without it!

[@aron352352]

You got the sds bit to hit the spindle. why not just use the sds drill to free it up?

[@hardlymovingpro]

You're right. But I made the video for those that don't own a sds drill.

[@michaelmoreno3301]

Thanks for the video

[@hardlymovingpro]

You bet!

[@GasCanAlley]

Thank a lot for your videos - great help. I pulled the driver's side CV Axle on my granddaughter's 2000 ES300 - transmission fluid POURED OUT by the boatload! 🙄 What's up with that? The seal looks OK. Possible overfill? Appreciate the feedback.

[@hardlymovingpro]

Happens to me on occasion. Could be the transmission oil had been previously serviced and they overfilled. When I checked the dip stick, I only needed to add 1/2 quart.

[@frankcabrera1039]

Good information

[@hardlymovingpro]

Thanks!

[@richpuzzo953]

Man were you lucky. Both of my axles came out hard. Bearings were hung up on the carrier bearing on the passenger side and they're hung up on the wheel bearing on the driver's side. A real pain.

[@hardlymovingpro]

I've had some nightmares on the passenger side as well with the carrier bearing bracket!

[@xXTheREDCometXx]

Why not replace the axle seal since you’re in there? Otherwise great work as always. I use your tutorials to maintain my 95’ Camry and my grandmas Avalon.

[@hardlymovingpro]

If it were my car, yes ... I'd replace them. But they weren't leaking and the customer didn't want to pay. Did another video on how do it. Here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hneql3apaLajjqM

[@lightbright8888]

I’ve seen a few videos where it’s said a little grease on the ring that’s turned with the opening up makes it easy to slide in without the hammer, is this true?

[@hardlymovingpro]

Yes ... I'd agree ... but not a lot.

[@lightbright8888]

@ thank you!

[@erinh3108]

New to this! 1995 Toyota Avalon Xl. Would you recommend Rockauto for this part plus anything additional? An impact drill would be nice but I am going to have to attempt old school to work on it myself. Great detailed video!

[@hardlymovingpro]

Rockauto gives a wide variety of parts vendors to choose from at reasonable prices. Nothing wrong using mechanical tools. Just more time consuming completing the work.

[@ericbmusic]

so did you Not replace the seal? if not why?

[@hardlymovingpro]

Here's a video showing you how to replace it if leaking: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hneql3apaLajjqM

[@pirihern9329]

If I may axk what brand of cv axle? I have done 5 vehicles so far no problems. All from rockauto. Thanks

[@hardlymovingpro]

Cardone. Yes, rockauto is a good source for a variety of other good replacements.

[@tonyisme4934]

Why dielectric grease on the lip of axle where rides on the seal?

[@hardlymovingpro]

Better then petroleum based grease as a lubricant.

[@meditlondon1]

I noticed you didn't mark the knuckle to strut connection nor use a camber gauge. Do you do an alignment afterwards then?

[@hardlymovingpro]

There's no camber adjustment on these suspensions. Only the toe. Up to you if you want to do an alignment. Wheel alignment remains true after performing the axle replacement.

[@vonmadeit7395]

First time attempting this. Great vid. Is it the same procedure for the passenger side?

[@hardlymovingpro]

Thanks! Passenger side is different. Here's the video link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKDddKGFq8R0nJo

[@Gibbopotam]

Cool video as usual. Great for me because I also have Avalon 2000 and fix all myself. Is it possible that the car will need wheel alignment after? I know, everything is set in place, but what about some tiny shifts?

[@hardlymovingpro]

Never had to realign with Toyota's

[@whuzup3]

I did a job like this and had problems trying to remove and reinstall the axle from the trans. Took it to a mechanic and he had to rotate the wheels so the snap ring would line up. Does that snap ring need to be in a certain position when reinstalling?

[@hardlymovingpro]

Nope. He aligned the splines of the cv axle with the splines inside the transmission. At that point you push the axle into the transmission to compress the compression spring (or what you call the snap ring)

[@whuzup3]

@@hardlymovingpro Ok thanks for the reply👍

[@nayefalkurahi3357]

After they replaced my axle ( my part ) about a month later I noticed a hard knock when shifting onto reverse after the car sits for an hour or so.. But after the first one it won't do it, until you let it sit for a while.. Went under the car today and it seems like the sound is coming from the axle.. is that knock possible from an axle ?

[@hardlymovingpro]

More than likely yes. I'd guess they didn't pack enough grease in the CV joint. If so, the grease doesn't work its way to the bearings until the wheels start moving. Park the car for awhile, the grease migrates down away from the bearings starving the bearings of lubrication until the wheels start moving again.

[@luckyme5122]

How long did this job take?

[@hardlymovingpro]

For me, under a hour.

[@winter.3026]

so i drive a 2008 ES350, will my transmission fluid drain a bit like this one did? and if so, how do i go about filling it back up if my transmission is sealed?

[@hardlymovingpro]

There's a fill port plug on the side of the transmission where you can pump new fluid in.

[@truthseeker1203]

How has it held up

[@hardlymovingpro]

No problems.

[@mr.nobody4900]

Two Thumbs Up

[@hardlymovingpro]

Thanks!

[@marcoc990]

According to the official Toyota Corolla workshop manual, the transmission fluid must be drained before removing the axle shaft. On KZbin, some do this, others do not. It is probably just a precaution in case there is already a leak in place, which would become abundant once the axle shaft is removed, which is probably what happened in the video.

[@hardlymovingpro]

Thanks for sharing! If the seal is leaking before removal, I'll replace the seal as part of the axle replacement. Also, not a bad idea to do a drain-and-fill of new transmission fluid.

[@poman911]

I would think you should replace the transmission seal where the shaft goes in.

[@hardlymovingpro]

Not a bad idea but the customer didn't want to pay extra.

[@dayrongarcia7804]

Hey guys, what’s the better aftermarket brands options that you can tell for CV axles, for Toyota/Lexus ??

[@hardlymovingpro]

Cardone.

[@suliemansarmad5948]

What about the one from autozone ‘Duralast Gold Front Driver Side CV Axle 14249N’?

[@revejmal]

Idk about that pry method though. Your putting about the same amount of force on the tranny (metal on metal).

[@hardlymovingpro]

That's correct.

[@danielljimenez9249]

If the inner part of the axle pops in and out slightly, is it because i didn't sit it right.

[@hardlymovingpro]

Is it the boot stretching or the metal bearing housing cup recessed into the transmission? If the cup, you'll need to smack it in to collapse the retention ring pass the transmission splines. Some light hammer taps at the other end of the axle should do.

[@danielljimenez9249]

@@hardlymovingpro thank you so much for the advice if that cups not fully pushed in can it make the transmission fluid leak out when turning the steering wheel.

[@hardlymovingpro]

Also the axle can pop out of the transmission.

[@aron352352]

Instead of a chisel a small tire iron worked easily

[@hardlymovingpro]

Whatever works to pry that sucker out. Thanks for sharing!

[@_Shakur]

God this looked so easy before I did the work, only took me about 7 hours

[@hardlymovingpro]

But you did it! Good for you!

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[@hardlymovingpro]

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[@Grenplen]

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[@hardlymovingpro]

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[@hardlymovingpro]

Thanks!

[@herbertrivas9358]

It's so stupid he doesn't know what he is doing

[@whitehouseummahh9725]

And you don’t know how to speak, who’s stupid again?