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[@johnstefanick5216]

Just finished a 2007. It was a beast. I had to cut both sides of the 1/2 shaft at the bearing bracket. The bracket is pin located so even if you can get the 3 bolts out, it is not coming out until it can be lifted away from the ending block. The bearing was rusted into the bearing housing to the point that it took a press to get it out. Michigan salted roads. The shaft was so hard that the first blade lost it's teeth at 1/4 the way thru. I used a side grinder with a 4.5" disc. This got 1/6 of the way thru, all the ay around. I ground what I could and rotated the shaft 1/8 turn and did it again. After this I used a fresh saw blade and kept the speed low and sprayed WD40 on the cut. Sawed thru in less than 10 minutes. Next, when the AutoZone 1/2 shaft was installed the clearance for the snap ring was too narrow, again the side grinder saved the day, I ground the snap ring to .080, it worked. Job complete way over time. Thankful it finished well. Your video helped a great deal thank you.

[@StimulatedCynic]

This is the most thorough and easiest video I’ve seen of someone doing this job that I’m about to undertake myself

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

Good luck. The drivers side is a little different.

[@StimulatedCynic]

Oh it was an absolute success!!!! Except for dropping the old axle on my iPhone 🤮

[@ban-amtl2364]

Haha save $200 on axle labor, new iphone $1000.

[@dadios1955]

Thanks for posting this. I just completed my change out last night and referred to your video and others as back up. One thing I picked up in getting that stubborn shaft out was to hook up a slide hammer to the cup / race of the inside joint using a vise grip attached/welded to a piece of all thread using a weight (barbell) to slide against a washer and nut. This was makeshift but it same concept! On the drivers side it worked really well. On the Passenger side I could not get it to hold when I hammered it. One site welded a bead for the vise grip to hold on to inside the cup, which I tried but got tired of messing around since temps were dropping and I was outside. I was not sending these back as a core so I just welded the all thread directly to the race, hammered and it Popped right out! Sweet! And a thanks out to all that contribute on the internet. This info saved me at least $400.00. I also installed new struts, rotors and pads. I figured I'm up around 900 to a thousand bucks totally. If you can, subscribe to one of your favorites. My next project is my 03 suburban fuel pump...Who the heck determined the fuel tank was a good place to put it???

[@condor5635]

Dadio S - the ole Suburban fuel pump. Been there done that on my 03 Suburban. If it is your first time and you intend keeping it for a long time might consider cutting the access door panel.

[@martyflores3004]

Once again, great job. You made it look so easy, I tried doing it myself. THANK GOD my wife & I have another vehicle. It took me a LONG TIME to finally finish. I got so close to the end & got caught up AGAIN. At 17:10 when you put the lock ring back in its place, you did it so fast & easy. It took me A LOT longer. By the time I finally finished, the registration had expired. Once again, Damn good job.

[@JohnnyD975]

Donny - great video! Very helpful to understand all the steps before tacking my own. I just changed the driver & passenger side CV axle on my 2012 Toyota Sienna. Only removed the lower control arm (2 nuts & 1 bolt) and was able to move the strut around to remove the axle. I really dreaded the upcoming fight with that carrier bearing rusted into the housing. Purchased special carbide cutting blades, hammer bits, pry bars, etc - only to decide to try soaking the bearing in Seafoam Extreme Marine overnight - and you won't believe it. Once I removed the clip and bolt, while pulling the lower control arm off, the shaft just slipped right out. I was blown away. The interior showed signs of rust and I definitely saw rust drain when I doused it in lube, but never thought it would literally dissolve it. The key was letting it soak overnight, just like Project Farm recommends. Hope other experience same results. Donny - thanks again for taking the time to share your video - wouldn't have tackled this without watching your experience.

[@prtbone78]

How did you soaked it? On the vehicle?

[@joeblow6112]

Thank you for the video. I used your method. Worked like a charm. I used an air hammer too because the manual 4lb hammer didn't budge. Went to Lowe's spent another $60 in tools and got it out in 1 minute.

[@ohioyodertoter6827]

best video on here for a sienna pass side axle !

[@Jarco101]

Thanks brother you saved my life

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

🤘

[@michaelbrown7387]

Good Work, My hardest part was the same as yours, that bearing stuck in that hanger/bracket. I had to hit mine hard for a long time but it did finally come out. I took the bracket off afterward and it will only come off after the axle is out (it has 2 steel guides that keep it in place with the bolts out). I put some grease in the bracket and the new axle slid in easy. Mine was a 2009 Sienna

[@aul2853]

Thanks for the video. Saved me $1000. Pneumatic hammer on the bearing worked well. Shoot I forgot the codder pin. Thanks again.

[@RazzlyRel]

Thanks a bunch for this video. My dad was having a rough time and this video showed him exactly what he needed.

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

Right on

[@davidswank886]

Thanks for the inspiration, did my 2015 left hand side today. No bearing bracket in this side, but had to go rent a slide hammer to get the axle to pop out of the transmission. Thanks so much for a very efficient way to get the old one out without taking off the brake caliper.

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

Glad it helped

[@JohnElHanafi]

That mean bearing gets seized up, every freakin' time, no matter what you put on it when you change it lol - Great video dude!

[@condor5635]

Great job thanks for posting! I just did control arms and it is a bear on Toyotas. Motor mounts removed, lifting engine etc. Not an easy or quick replacement. That friend of yours owns you big time if you ever ended up doing it. Will have to look for your other video. This was a great job on axle. Will be doing it this next weekend. Thank for great quality video

[@marcuslauj]

30mm 12pt socket was what I needed. Thanks for being detail.

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

No problem 👍

[@tedwu9354]

I've already broke a breaker bar trying to get the axle nut to move. I sprayed some PB blaster every morning and evening for several days, it finally wanted to come out using my 1/2" wrench and 36" pipe. I think I need to invest in a rotary hammer to get the axle separated from the wheel bearing and get the axle out from the transmission like the video demonstrated.

[@L35inColorado]

Great video, thank you so much! Those bearing carriers are wildcards.

[@martymeyer4125]

Very well done. I appreciate your efforts. It takes extra time to film while doing the work, plus editing. Thanks so much. The only thing I can think of missing is the torque specs, which can be looked up.

[@JohnSmith-uy7sv]

You made it look too simple and easy. No grunting or groaning. Are you a robot? I've messed with things like that before, but never that easy. thanks.

[@dell7054]

same shit 2011 se boots been leaking for a while. grease all over. I guess alot of the siennas have a the same issue.

[@whitehouseummahh9725]

!!!!!!!!!!You got to mention the lock on the axel nut!!!!!!! Huge thing to leave out.

[@robertosontay9879]

Thank you to show your knowledge great job ...God bless you

[@miguelfranciscojunior8553]

After when I'm finished watching your video bro I'm going to do mine change the CV axle shaft

[@mak6190]

Good Job , This Video is the Best I have seen so far. The carrier bearing always seems to freeze in there from what I have seen on the video. The rest is pretty straight forward. There is No easy way to remove that CB. I did not see any oil come out of the transmission in you video .. hmmmm. I think that all toyota FWD with V6 have these CV joint issues. If you ask me the part is not designed for the torque and therefore the failure. I think I got the shimmy and shake at 45mph before the boot started leaking. I also think that any rubber boots naturally fail after 6 years.

[@krismaljr]

Great job and Very informative video I'm going to replace our 2006 Toyota Sienna cv joint axle assembly, passenger side today where Houston weather is another culprit. I hope the middle axle's bracket is not going to give a lot of sweats taking it off . I've seen on another video he cut the axle in three pieces to removed the whole axle off.

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

Oh, I feel it . I'm out in galveston county. Awsome, Glad the video helped. DM on Instagram if you need anything,I'll respond quicker. GOOD LUCK. Don't let the heat kill you.

[@justinclark9258]

Thanks for the air hammer tip!

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

👍

[@miguelfranciscojunior8553]

Great video you are the best of the best 2021 thanks bro

[@mombux]

thank you for this video i hope that replacing this cv axle will help with my problem the van shake badly on acceleration

[@twatripp]

SAWZALL with carbide blade worked for me. Stuck stuck stuck. Bought the carbide blade and cut the axle about 3 inches from bearing on transaxle side. Pulled the axle out of trans. Hit the stub from the bearing 5 times with 2 pound hammer and out it came.

[@xuanta3780]

thanks, excellent video.

[@shanzhu8888]

To avoid the trouble of taking the bearing out, I only change the outer part of the axle. I separated it at the inner joint, change both boots and put everything back. I think it takes less effort. I also prefer my OEM original axle.

[@aslaveofChrist]

Very helpful thank you! Liked and subscribed!

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

Thanks for the support!

[@marzlittle]

Great video - Thank you.

[@ejaaye7410]

thanks bro all good help full

[@wisdomwisdom817]

Awesome job thank you

[@user-gk7vd1lz7z]

Your toing like a really fast kind of job

[@hugomartinez8628]

Eres chingon bato 👍

[@ghetnhatxaolaonogatvaninh]

Thank you

[@whitehouseummahh9725]

PB blaster on that bearing brace would have made all the difference in the world if anyone is watching and reading now.

[@oscaracevedo3246]

Great video!

[@Tuannguyen-wc9pk]

Thanks alots yr video

[@Billyward1019]

I wouldn’t recommend taking the castle but off and then putting it back on so that you can hit it with the hammer. Once the castle nut is off it should be no problem hitting it lose.

[@brokenworld1]

Same procedure for an RX400h too. I did not have an air hammer... it was struggle street. Btw, you CANNOT remove the bracket because the ferret who designed the car was having a bad day. There is one bolt that the joint blocks AND two pins. So even when you get the blocked bolt out (by winding it out and cutting the head off yuk) the driveshaft is so stiff (going into the diff) that you cannot pull the bracket off of the locating pins. It took me and my father a long time, eventually we managed to leaver the bracket off enough to disengage one pin - the other pin was damaged (my driveshaft bearing was hyper seized - UK rust) and use a hydraulic ram to push the whole assembly out. If I have to do it again I plan to set fire to the car. BTW this was the same ferret who designed the lower arm mount so that you have to remove the engine mounts to remove the lower arms. My guy needs a solid kick to the nuts. Good day.

[@AP-oj7fl]

Damn that CV axle is seized!! For me, it is harder to put them back in than taking them out. Surprised no transmission fluid spilled out since you're doing the passenger side. Good vid.

[@rjcav1239]

thanks...put new bearings in as well....was told never to use a impact to drive an axle nut in....could mess up your bearing....torque i think is about 240ft/lbs

[@miguelfranciscojunior8553]

Thanks again

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

Thank you!

[@larrym5167]

Thanks alot

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

Most welcome.

[@josemercado4702]

It also depends where live! Is not the same Arizona compared to chicago. Sometimes this bearing seize so bad

[@gobrowns2163]

great video! How much torgue did you apply on the following: Tie rod castle nut, axle nut, and the three 17mm nuts? Also, do you think spreading some lubricating grease on the pedestal bearing house is a must?

[@joeblow6112]

Torque: 123 N*m (1,250 kgf*cm, 91 ft.*lbf) (b) Install a new cotter pin.

[@sergiogutierrez6557]

Thanks

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

Help me out with a view kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZy4dYipj5yjqbc Thank you

[@ceasarchiriboga8227]

Yea im worried that my bearing would be seized up like that as well kinda discouraging how is the driver side? Easier?

[@JohnSmith-uy7sv]

What are some signs the cv joint / axle is going or is bad? Mine just clatters when hitting bumps. I've grabbed it by hand and it is not really loose or sloppy. Not sure where the clatter noise is coming from . Thanks again.

[@MKEDFL-cn7bz]

Hey wat year is this sienna? I have a 2008, and im wondering is the replacement similar to this.?

[@lydiagibson9713]

What are the specifics to the driver side? How different is it? Is it easier or harder to do?

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

Its about the same

[@josevelasco3245]

So I may end up having to replace the front cv axle if I can’t fix the spindle threads I butchered after my bearing job. It’s for a 2002 RX300 AWD. So the cv axle comes out just like this? I’m about to pull it out of the spindle threader doesn’t work.

[@mrcarter86]

How much transmission fluid did you have to add. Do you know how to check it ?

[@philipjones7920]

So handsome!!!

[@bauermobiletoolsystmfabrct8686]

Great video! That axle nut isn't reverse threaded is it? Got one stubborn as heck. PB blaster then torch + breaker bar = no luck wtf!

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

Not reverse thread. Heat the shit out of it

[@franciscomontesdeoca5316]

Kool.

[@livingstonbrown3761]

Do you have to do a wheel alignment after doing that job? Great job man.

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

I would recommend it if its not oem parts

[@ngbdq]

@6:35 your castle nut for the low ball joint is dangerously lose (cotter pin missing)

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

It's loose because this footage Is for two videos. The other is a lower control arm video. Good eye!

[@stevenlawrence1254]

I just did this exact job at a mechanic on my 2014 sienna , was charged $750 he claims in traditionally a 3 hour job !? Do u need to add Trans oil after the job ?

[@tomm1109]

torque specs on control arms and tie rods and hub nut? Thanks

[@Eyeofnelms]

What? No anti seize on the bracket?

[@binhan8731]

Hi there, how strong is your air hammer? How many BPM? Thanks

[@corneliuswilliams9515]

Can Sienna shaft be used for Lexus 330

[@atxjax1]

Thanks for the video. How easy is it to take the bracket off just in case I can't remove the shaft because the bearing is stuck?

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

Taking off the bracket really isn't difficult, just alittle more work and time. If I couldn't air hammer it out I would of unbolted the bracket... it was just super hot and I didn't want to be under the van any more.

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

Thanks for the support!

[@atxjax1]

@@Donnythelatemodeltech Thank you. worst case I will do that.

[@Usmanthemecano]

Think one of the bolt hides behind the CV joint therefore making impossible to remove the bracket... I've seen ppl just cut it off

[@patwong6]

Can anyone provide the torque specs for the bolts? Thanks.

[@markjaquith8359]

Do you have a video for the drivers side axel replacement?

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

Sorry, but it is way easier on the driver side.

[@Qui666zhpe]

Dumb question, did you use the same cotter pin for the tire rod when you put it back together?

[@martymeyer4125]

You can, it just needs to keep the nut from spinning off

[@pcnfmr]

Good job. GREAT actually. Good camera work, I can see everything clearly. Nice tip about NOT disconnecting the knuckle from the strut. Wish I had known that beforehand. I always thought as long as I don't disconnect the tie rod ends I was ok. I'm dealing with stuck right side CV axle on a '00 Camry, & have tried seemingly everything I can think of. What is the tool you're using (starting around 10:40) that finally gets it loose?

[@pcnfmr]

Is that an air hammer?

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

Yea, it's an long barrel air hammer.

[@pcnfmr]

Awesome. Thanks for the quick response. More kudos to you for that. Also, I forgot to mention that I really dug the metal that you play in the video while you're working on releasing the axle from the carrier bearing. I'm now a subscriber. Keep up the great work, brother.

[@johnstefanick5216]

Great video, good camera angles, good editing, but ... at the end you drive the axle nut on with an impact, big warning, this can damage the ball bearings! I had to replace a new wheel bearing after 500 miles from this mistake.

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

10k no problems. I use this impact every day almost. I got a good sense of the torque it puts down, thanks for the great comment.

[@johnstefanick5216]

Skill, priceless.

[@grantching2567]

Great video. I may be doing this on my 1999 Camry in order to replace the rear motor mount, which the axle goes through. Question: what are the two or three ring-shaped things on the end of the axle where it goes into the transmission? Any special instructions regarding those?

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

Awsome, Glad the video helped. DM on Instagram if you need anything else.

[@ahmadm6122]

Where did you buy that axles?

[@algorhythminc]

Did you have to apply any grease before installing the new axle?

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

No

[@sixcentsmedia]

Ninja skills at 5:00

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

🤙

[@kriskoppy2753]

Never got the bearing loose. Beat on it for hours. Finally removed the whole mount. Still couldn’t get it loose. Replaced the mount and the axle. What a terrible design.

[@ryanhunter9757]

The metal during the part where you were air hammering the bearing out completely embodies how I feel about that stupid thing. I STILL can't get it out.

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

If I remember correctly, if the air hammer didn't work, I probably would of removed the bracket.

[@ryanhunter9757]

TheLateModelTech I’ve tried every combination of wrench I can find to get it off, no luck.

[@ryanhunter9757]

I got it off!! your video totally saved me. I saw that towards the end you put the air hammer between the bearing race and the cup of the CV joint. After I had left penetrating fluid in there for a couple days, I did the same and it came right out!

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

@@ryanhunter9757 awsome!

[@stix562]

1: You did not need to take the Tie Rod end off. Totally Unnecessary. The Ball joint upper hub bolt does not need to be removed either. Just take the 3 bolts holding the Ball joint out .. then the wheel hub is free enough to remove the axle shaft. If the Bearing seems to be seized in the Pillow block .. use the wedged shaped axle popper and pound it between the block and the joint housing the bearing will move like you had a press.

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

Lol, thanks for watching.

[@ryanhunter9757]

Apparently he's never done this job. It sounds like that works in theory but that bearing race is stuck stuck stuck. I'm amazed you were able to get it it out with the air hammer.

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

Air hammers kick ass

[@acmagadia]

You didn’t replace the balljoint

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

Sure did.

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

I replaced the whole lower control arm.

[@marcophilhom6844]

What was wrong with the lower control arm?

[@user-gp7zg2fk8x]

You didn't even torque the cv nut. I'd never watch another video of yours

[@bladerunner5296]

He's stoned

[@lanazaakat9466]

There was little need for the music, though.