How to Replace Front CV Axle 03-09 Toyota 4Runner

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1A Auto shows you how to repair, install, fix, change or replace broken, worn, or vibrating CV axles. This video is applicable to the 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, Toyota 4Runner.
This process should be similar on the following vehicles:
2003 Toyota 4Runner
2004 Toyota 4Runner
2005 Toyota 4Runner
2006 Toyota 4Runner
2007 Toyota 4Runner
2008 Toyota 4Runner
2009 Toyota 4Runner
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• Pocket Screwdriver
• Pry Bar 1aau.to/ofv/1AXAA00020
• 17mm Socket 1aau.to/ott/1AXAA00015
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• 21mm Socket 1aau.to/oiG/1AXAA00043
• 36mm Socket 1aau.to/ow/1AAST00006
• Side Cutters
• 1/2 Inch Breaker Bar 1aau.to/obA/1AXAA00078
• Ratchet 1aau.to/ou4/1AXAA00016
• Socket Extensions 1aau.to/ott/1AXAA00015
• Torque Wrench 1aau.to/omV/1AXAA00044
• Anti-Seize Grease
• Center Punch 1aau.to/oaY/1AXAA00055
• Floor Jack 1aau.to/ofY/1AXAA00068
• Jack Stands 1aau.to/ofv/1AXAA00065
• Large Hammer 1aau.to/oft/1AXAA00091
• Rubber Mallet 1aau.to/oai/1AXAA00413
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@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

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@Celicasupraman 4 жыл бұрын

This guy is the Bob Ross of mechanic videos. "Just give it a little bonk"

@1AAuto 4 жыл бұрын

+Kenneth Brown Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com

@kevinalexandervalenzuela4098 2 жыл бұрын

hahaha this made my morning XD

@yoyokid6661 Жыл бұрын

💯

@chitownbangin 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent demonstration by this man as always, professional, well-explained, and the camera work is top-notch!

@geraldtafoya658 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding, good job.

@Steven-js3zd 4 жыл бұрын

Hope the guy in the video see this. Great job explaining everything great video!!

@1AAuto 4 жыл бұрын

+Steven Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com

@4runnin637 3 жыл бұрын

Agree with others... best demo of this repair I've seen. The bonk bonk bonk actually makes me want to try replacing my own. Great video! Thank you

@SteveObrennan Жыл бұрын

So much bonking.. I love the terminology. Great video!

@borp6912 3 жыл бұрын

This guy is awesome and extremely helpful 👍 BONK!

@mirvissm 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. I really appreciate the close ups and the good lighting, and the simple explanation. Getting the axles out of the differential was a pain, I have no lift... It was helpful to have another person hold and rotate the axle as I banged it out!

@mirvissm 3 жыл бұрын

Also "not trying to win a coloring contest" lol

@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

+Marisa Mirviss Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

@alale923 3 жыл бұрын

Your technique to hit the axle out thru the skid plate with the crow bar is exactly what i needed to get it out! Thanks!

@kevinvega78 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video 1A Auto. Changed both axles today. Took me a very long time. Embarrassing to say but about a 6.5 hour job. I struggled with two cotter pins and wasted close to an hour on those with pliers, cutter and a punch but finished it off with the drill. After around 45 minutes of trying to compress the axles and hit them with a hammer on my own I had to ask someone in the stall next to me to compress them while I finally banged them in. Trucks making noise so I'll have to go back tomorrow to check the backing plate. Toyota had listed "torn cv boot" and quoted $476.72 to fix. I bought the axles at AutoZone for around $100 each and spent $32 at the shop. So I changed both axles for half the price Toyota would have charged me to fix the boot. I don't know how they quote stuff but hopefully they would have changed the whole axle at least. I asked for cotter pins at AutoZone and all they had was a variety pack so I skipped figuring I'd just use the old ones. I should have just bought the pack even though I didn't need that many. I only had a few drops of gear oil drip out so I didn't add any.

@1AAuto 4 жыл бұрын

+Kevin Vega Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com

@joshuamoore1091 3 жыл бұрын

I've used aluminum foil to redirect fluids. Thanks a ton for sharing. This video is going to make me some money. Thanks again!

@Paiadakine 3 жыл бұрын

That’s a great idea.

@TrollHunterxXx 2 жыл бұрын

Cha Ching

@jglayden 3 жыл бұрын

I'm going to be Bonking on my 4th gen this weekend!

@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

+J L Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

@rollinwiththeolins8998 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the detailed guide and list of tools needed to complete the job.

@1AAuto 4 жыл бұрын

+Rollin' With The Olins Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com

@sanj5026 2 жыл бұрын

Man this is a big job! My CV Boot just went. 190,000km. Need to replace my axle

@endlessmindset8808 2 жыл бұрын

This guy does a really good job on these instructional videos

@1AAuto 2 жыл бұрын

+EndlessMindset Thanks for the feedback!

@SBYOTA4X4 2 жыл бұрын

Great instructor and mechanic

@isaacortiz9831 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, thank you.

@donwallace7354 Жыл бұрын

Great detail on the process! Unfortunately, my son's '04 doesn't have the notches on the axle (my '08 does). Any suggestion what our options are for banging it out on the '04?

@louishortheg5399 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for your help God bless you brother

@blackhillshelicopters6705 11 ай бұрын

Great video, thanks! Although on your website the Cotter Pin Assortment 150 Piece Kit from Performance Tools is sold for $35, while O'Reilly sells the same kit, of the same brand, for $13

@lukeoid153 3 жыл бұрын

OUTSTANDING VIDEO. Very impressive. Following!

@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

+Lukeoid Thanks for the feedback!

@ivanmejia4097 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your videos

@gen-X-trader 2 жыл бұрын

i use a 3lb sledge to seat those axles. you can feel the metal clank this way when it seats. you can't with rubber. just use the old nut on the new axle to hit it and a block of wood if you're really paranoid. the steel hammer has a lot better feel for seating that clip ring. VERY well done video by the way

@johnemerick98 Жыл бұрын

GREAT VIDEO. Just some of my findings….Anti seize on back of rim contact points with hub. A sledge on the tire breaks it free the first time. Antiseize on caliper bolts first and every dissasembly. But torqued to spec (minimum, you can't break or damage threads on this big boy) On a high mileage (greater than 200K) 4runner you'll might need to break these bolts with a long breaker bar and "pipe extender". Hence the antiseize from there on. Don't ding hub cap, (too risky) spray first with PB Blaster. Then use wood chisel to move it out several MM, then flat screwdriver the rest of the way. 2003 hub nut is 36MM, have found that my current 2005 is 35MM. Whooda Thunkit. If you break your axle nut free with a prybar or torque the new one holding against the floor put your lug nuts on the lug studs to assure threads are protected for the whole job. Drive cotter pins out with a punch/ or nail cut flat that is the right diameter so you don't have to drill them out.

@OnTheRoadNorthAmerica-gi8ze 10 ай бұрын

I'd like to suggest one more video be made - I had torn CV boots, a failing bearing and was ready for a brake job. A "Playlist" would be incredibly helpful with a master video that ties all these videos together. In my case I used the video for CV Axel replacement, Bearing replacement (included in the box from 1A Auto is a replacement seal and large O ring neither of which is mentioned in the bearing video), Caliper Replacement and the video for Pads and Rotor replacement - OH and hey, since the outer tie rod is getting disconnected I'm replacing that too. So there's 5 videos and there's some little steps missing inbetween some of them. A master video tying all these steps together would be valuable imho.

@mechrhg 4 ай бұрын

lens the best,I wouldnt be who I am today,and I needed all the help I could get lol,no really

@soldiersvejk2053 3 жыл бұрын

I think when you put the new axle in, the metal clip (retainer?) on the inner end should have its opening pointed in a certain direction. I believe it was vertical, either upwards or downwards, but I can't remember exactly. I learned that when replacing a clutch of a toyota.

@beazerd2002 Жыл бұрын

It's a few minutes extra work, but after my dumb self having ruined a couple seals, I just remove the entire knuckle when replacing the CV axle, lol. It's like 10 minutes extra work but it saves money and time for me in the long run.

@jayhutt1 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, thank you!

@CrayCrayRedneck 4 жыл бұрын

Great job/ video. Thanks!

@1AAuto 4 жыл бұрын

+CrayCray Redneck Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com

@nixk_100k5 3 жыл бұрын

Thank u 1a Auto!!! Just made $200 easy watching the video & doing the work. I appreciate y’all ‼️💯

@jimthorne4186 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video

@up2top Жыл бұрын

When driving the axle in with the hammer, are you at all worried about over driving it and crushing/damaging the seal? I've never done one of these but the last person who replaced my driver's side CV screwed up the seal and had to do it over.

@joshuamoore1091 3 жыл бұрын

I have a few questions. What is the axel seal called? Is it the same seal on both axels? Is the cv axle coming out of the transmission or the transfer case?

@MagnumMuscle1000 3 жыл бұрын

The axles are usually in very tight. I used a propane torch to heat up the axle housing. Once hot, the axle comes out much more easily with a pry bar.

@briannaboyd6274 3 жыл бұрын

BONK!! Thank you! 😆👍

@chriskelley2106 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Is there no fluid to replace? And is it fed from the diff?

@charlesbrown6872 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video

@armandozamora1953 2 жыл бұрын

We’re good job men thank you for Cho

@ktom300 Жыл бұрын

Great video. It's too bad you didn't have a new backing plate to go with all the other new hardware. The rust belt is real, happy to work on my CA cars. 😊

@ottodepaz7187 2 жыл бұрын

Great video

@owendodman3037 3 жыл бұрын

I currently have everything done now have to put the cv into the diff but cant get the front diff drain plug out

@Niall1111 4 жыл бұрын

The front door-bell is never not ringing! LOL! Great vid as always!

@1AAuto 4 жыл бұрын

+Doug Marbourg Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com

@markreynolds3850 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this

@1AAuto 4 жыл бұрын

+Mark Reynolds Thanks for checking us out!

@ismaelcaldera3301 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Used it to replace aut new beetle axles Same concept

@TrollHunterxXx 2 жыл бұрын

Lenny is my favorite 😍 torqued … torqued

@dm9991 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! Also wondering if you need to replace any gear oil lost from the differential?

@TheDesertRat31 3 жыл бұрын

Yes

@wally6193 3 жыл бұрын

So how many hour job is this for you to do one side like in the video?

@IAMTRASHMAN267 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. God that lower ball joint and backing plate are shot.

@telecasterman18 3 жыл бұрын

This can be done without removing the out tie rod fyi. Those two bolts on the bottom of the wheel bearing assembly is all that’s needed to wiggle the cv axle out. Good video and nice explanation otherwise.

@gen-X-trader 2 жыл бұрын

x2 was just going to post this

@usmcfoto2508 4 ай бұрын

What level of concern do you need about the pry bar damaging the rotor when pushing back the brake caliper?

@andres98204 4 жыл бұрын

Quick question. Did you say when tighten the 36 mm bolt to 203? Can you confirm that? I am planning to this this weekend. I don't have a lift. It is going to be hard, but not impossible. Thanks for the answer.

@TheDesertRat31 3 жыл бұрын

It's 173 in the service manual.

@alale923 3 жыл бұрын

Im havin a hell of a time removing that inner cv. Its break time rn. Clear my head and ima get it one way or another. Mine doesnt have those nice ledges to put the pry bar on

@SLickev92 2 жыл бұрын

Did it come out?

@dirktube5468 4 жыл бұрын

The axle nut is a 35mm socket, not 36.

@been2199 4 жыл бұрын

Good video

@1AAuto 4 жыл бұрын

+Be En Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com

@jacob9775 4 жыл бұрын

Anyone know where to put in the gear oil? Should you change the fluid while doing this job?

@telecasterman18 3 жыл бұрын

You don’t have to with cv axle replacement. Doing the driveline service is super duper easy if you have air or impact tools. Transfer case is a little bit more time because of where the fill plug is but still easy.

@hellhound9081 3 жыл бұрын

How much would a dealership charge to do this? Going to be replacing wheel bearings and Cv Axles simultaneously. $$ easily saved doing this replacement manually.

@fuxbox 11 ай бұрын

Everything went very smooth for me. Had it put back together in 10 minutes.... But I cannot for the life of me getting the lower ball joints threaded back in. Been on them for an hour... What am I missing!?

@ingridcivils3729 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, but how come you didn't replace the inner seal? Also what kind of tool is required to remove it?

@ktom300 Жыл бұрын

I've heard that inner seal is prone to leaking after axle swap. Better to replace it for $17

@declineofthewest. 2 жыл бұрын

My inner caliper pistons are stuck. Tried a brake job yesterday and turned into an epic battle of good vs evil.

@schwazman1 4 жыл бұрын

You should advise ALWAYS replacing cotter pins. It's not worth the few pennies and the convenience of not running to the store to compromise safety.

@user-px3qi6wx6y Жыл бұрын

The cotter pin does nothing if you torque nut to right spec. Most cars don't even have them with a plain old non locking nut.

@noahberrios8095 Ай бұрын

Ok dumb question but is this the same process for a rwd frunner?

@joshuamoore1091 3 жыл бұрын

The beard and the hammer are lit

@Big88Country 2 жыл бұрын

I experienced wobble in the front end, thought ball joints were bad. Jacked it up, and noticed the passenger wheel would turn then stick. Thought bad caliper. Removed caliper and still had the problem. Hub would turn then stick, I mean almost like a binding. Now it's either the axle, or the transfer case. Any of you guys experienced this before? New one on me. Oh, and put new wheel bearings in last year, so I'm eliminating that, for now. Would like to know what ya think, thanks! One more thing, it's a 2007, gen 4.

@freddyromo7954 Жыл бұрын

Did you ever find out what it was?

@DUMPTHETRUCK 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. The only thing I would like to see is checking and topping off all that gear oil that drained out when he pulled the axle....

@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

+Happy Hippie Thanks for the tip! We'll pass this info along to our production team.

@TribalStudio2023 3 ай бұрын

What about refilling the fluid that came out?

@shanebrown5935 3 жыл бұрын

Are you sure it's a 36mm axle nut socket? Another video states it's a 35mm.

@haneyclancustoms3487 Жыл бұрын

Bonk has become my new favorite word 😂

@gr8facilitator 4 жыл бұрын

Do you need to refill any lost fluid from the differential?

@billyrigoyourbeardedrealto1471 3 жыл бұрын

Thats what Im wondering?

@TheDesertRat31 3 жыл бұрын

Yes. Refill until it just starts to run out of the fill port

@ajmpatriot4899 10 ай бұрын

I want so bad to order these but I keep hearing that they rust almost immediately! I’m replacing my backing plates too (ebay, 1-A didn’t have them)

@franciscomirandaiii4000 3 жыл бұрын

Hello, just wondering if replacing the CV axle, is it necessary to change both seals? Or a case to case basis. Thanks for a very detailed video, Mr. Bonk! Lol.✌️

@LexusPro 2 жыл бұрын

If torn and leaking

@judge_executioner 4 жыл бұрын

I was starting to wonder if you were going to mention that horrible backing plate.

@1AAuto 4 жыл бұрын

+C L Thanks for checking us out. 1AAuto.com

@terrylynnstudios 4 жыл бұрын

Is OEM better than aftermarket for 2005 4Runner? Pros cons?

@chitownbangin 3 жыл бұрын

If you're talking Toyota parts, OEM 100% of the time no questions asked. In fact, OEM is almost ALWAYS better.

@wally6193 3 жыл бұрын

I will always use real toyota parts.

@TheDesertRat31 3 жыл бұрын

Oh, what state is this in? That dust shield behind the rotor is looking pretty rough... 😬

@stuartlenk9436 3 жыл бұрын

I’m from Michigan and mines almost gone 😂

@westinmw 3 жыл бұрын

If your tie rod is hopelessly stuck, rent a tie rod separator. Should be free from auto zone, you'll need a hefty deposit but you get to keep it as long as you need

@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

+West10 Thanks for the tip!

@wilurbean Жыл бұрын

Toyota fsm lists 166 ft/lbs for the 19mm bolts under the knuckle, you say are 103

@skate82 3 жыл бұрын

Do you guys have access to cotter pins?

@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

+Mitch M Thanks for watching. We do carry an assortment of cotter pins here: www.1aauto.com/cotter-pin-assortment-150-piece-kit-performance-tool-w5206/i/1axss00012/1003/1997

@101dragonsthe 3 жыл бұрын

Buy a kit from harbor freight for 10 bucks

@alansexton7 Жыл бұрын

Put the lug nuts on when you use the pry bar to back you up.

@Flangobeast Жыл бұрын

The owner for this was getting the works 😂😂

@israelrodriguez6986 4 жыл бұрын

Never hit, always bonk! Its safer 👨‍🔧 LOL!!!

@1AAuto 4 жыл бұрын

+Israel Rodriguez Thanks for checking us out. 1AAuto.com

@rjl12 3 жыл бұрын

Kind of a rook here, wondering how to replace the gear oil that drained out?

@92BGLancer 3 жыл бұрын

There should be a fill plug on the side of the transmission. Fill it until it overflows

@Paiadakine 3 жыл бұрын

@@92BGLancer That is not transmission oil but diff oil. There is a hex plug at the tip of the diff on the drivers side to fill the oil that drips out.

@user-px3qi6wx6y Жыл бұрын

Took me 15 mins to do both. Skip all steps besides the axle nut and two 19mm lower bolts. Hold assembly out of way with bungee cord. Doesn't pull on anything.

@joeholmberg250 4 жыл бұрын

Instead of bonks i like to use ugga buggas

@charlesstpierre8 Жыл бұрын

Backing plate needs to goooooo!!!!

@LexusPro 2 жыл бұрын

You will most likely have to reseat your cv axle seal, if transmission fluid leaked out. Or you will have to replace the seal. It tears when you take the seal out to reseat it normally. It needs to stick out about 5mm over the lip of transmission

@Ice88911 Жыл бұрын

Don't remove your dust covers this way, you will ruin them. Slowly tap with sharp edged punch around the edge while turning hub, moving the hub each tap until you can pry it open. Use a puller on the Tie Rod, don't pound on it. You can borrow a puller at you local parts store. It is recommended to remove the skid plate (only a few 12 or 14mm bolts). When installing the axle, the c-clip opening on the end of the axle that connects to the diff, should be pointing down. You can also use the same pry bar (pounding) method to place the axle, instead of pounding on the end. There are better videos for replacement of your CV Axles.

@1AAuto Жыл бұрын

+Ian Eager Thanks for the tip!

@sakurland 3 жыл бұрын

I wish he lived next door to me. CV boot on 4Runner is torn :(

@imranabbasi7871 2 жыл бұрын

👍

@bobbybrown-yc3mf 2 жыл бұрын

35 mm axel hub bolt size not 36mm

@estebanvilla5009 11 ай бұрын

My favorite part is when he bonks stuff

@hmz6535 4 жыл бұрын

Should have recommended to replace the dust plate while in there, looks like shsst"

@michaelwarrick1261 9 күн бұрын

Bonk bonk!

@shawnashtiani4245 Жыл бұрын

forgot one important last step. fill fluid back into the gear box

@SlickCheeto 3 жыл бұрын

There is no need to remove the tie rod end nor the brake caliper

@paulsi1234 3 жыл бұрын

He changed the brake rotor, how you going to do that without removing the brake caliper?

@cristianserratos 3 жыл бұрын

By transmission be means front differential lol

@ApowerRO Жыл бұрын

Bonk

@chitownbangin 3 жыл бұрын

Yes the backing plate is rusted to smithereens but folks, look at the prices ($$$) for a new OEM one from Toyota and you'll understand why they get used until they absolutely can't anymore LOL