Would You Replace this CV axle?

Working on the wheel bearing of my 2009 tundra. Ive known this cv axle looked like crap for a while but never caused me any issues. Now that ive got the wheel bearing apart i noticed there is a seal on the cv thats come apart and the part thats behind the seal has rusted off which I knew about. Both boots look fine though and dont think it leaks at all.

For sure just replace? And if so should this be a part i buy from Toyota or are any of the aftermarket ones okay?

Appreciate the insight!! Thanks

 

Just rebuild them. That's what I did with mine and Toyota never has our CV axles in stock. They are "back ordered with no expected ship date" which to me means they don't make them anymore. It's easier to leave the CV axle in the front diff and just break the clamp then build the rest of it on a vice.

I'll send you some links and a video that I used to rebuild mine.

If you need a reason to not buy rebuild CV axles, refer to the post in my signature.

 

Okay sweet! Would love to see the video. I just kind of think that the one seal there needs to be in place properly to help seal the wheel bearing. The metal thats rusted off is mostly cosmetic i think. My boots are actually both good.

 

For the seal, you can get that from Toyota. Both the metal seal and the rubber one. I can't remember the part number. Unfornately I don't have the part number on me.

If you do want to replace them, I'd recommend looking at the products below and take a look at the post that I made and other on how to replace them.

1. (outer boot) https://www.rcvperformance.com/toyota-ifs-inboard-boot-kit-for-rcv-axle-set.html
2. (inner boot) https://www.offroadsolutions.com/products/high-angle-inner-cv-boot/
3. (inner/outer clamp) https://www.mcmaster.com/52545K122/
4. (inner clamp) https://www.mcmaster.com/52545K83/
5. (video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwCcecULnsE (he missed the part where you have to remove the retaining clip)
6. https://www.tundras.com/threads/high-angle-cv-boots-for-long-travel-2nd-3rd-gen.27446/
7. https://www.tundras.com/threads/wha...2nd-gen-tundra-today.68/page-529#post-3639683
8. (tool for clamping the CV axle boot)

$20 ZKTOOL CV axle Boot clamp Tool Compatible with Toyota/Lexus etc,CV Boot Clamp Pliers,Drive Shaft Clamping Tool,Widely Used Hose Clamp Tool,09521-24010…

https://www.amazon.com/ZKTOOL-Compatible-Toyota-Clamping-09521-24010/dp/B0BFQF8R5S?th=1

 

Appreciate you taking the time! My brains not really working right now but I think I just need the metal sleeve that rusted out and that one seal that's hanging off the axle in my picture. Possibly the outer boot, 2 crimp rings, and crimp tool. Will probably go to dealer tomorrow and see if they have any of this available. Can't seem to see any cv axle parts online. Besides the ones you posted of course.

 

https://www.toyotapartsdirect.ca/a/...archGuid=9EAB68CB-F466-4544-BD54-BADE99716CC0

Diagram of some of the axle parts available. I'm not sure I'm going to be able to order what I am after.

 

It's best to just call the parts department. They will ask for the last 5 digits of your vin and then just tell them what you need.

The system that they use is different that the Toyota website.

 

For sure I am heading there tomorrow. Have some other parts on order. Just helpful sometimes to have part numbers if I can find em.

 

So not sure if I was confusing everyone but the part I was after I circled in blue here. Went to the dealer and they had the same diagram I posted above. According to them the part I circled is part of the axle assembly and not available unless you want a whole new axle for $500. Anyways I am just going to roll with what I have. The new wheel bearing came with a seal that should be good enough.

But to me if you look at the axle you can see where the bearing seal (that I have) will ride. And then where the missing metal piece (circled in blue) would ride and. I think that both of them together would help keep water out better. But if its not available oh well.

 

Well that blue circled part has two parts to it. One is the metal seal. The other is just part of the axle. I have ordered the metal seal from my dealership, so I don't know why you couldnt order it.

 

This is what you need to ask for. Front knuckle seal.

https://www.toyotapartsdeal.com/oem/toyota~seal~oil~for~steering~knuckle~lh~90316-a0002.html

 

If you could grab a part number I would be grateful. This is how I am planning to put it back together. Thats just the seal that came with the bearing.

There is the metal sleeve I am missing. Is there another rubber seal that goes on the axle that I am also missing?

 

Just take a metal brush and bust the rust off. I'm not sure where you live but if they salt the streets, then this problem will likely never end.

Looking at it, it seems like you have everything for the CV axle.

 

yeah im just gonna roll with it. think I confused everyone even myself lol

 

Random but when I took the bearing off there were two of these. Which to me looks like two backing plate piceces (brake dust shields). But then the bearing I believe were OEM Koyos. As in they were never changed since factory. (even had some paint marks from quality checks they do in facotry) Any thoughts on that.

Also are SKF bearings good thats what I ordered. Should I have found oem koyos somewhere?

 

You can still purchase brand new Toyota CV's for all generations of Tundras, but you have to put in some leg work and be patient, or at least willing to wait several weeks or even months. Be ready to open that check book because they are not cheap by any means.

They are absolutely worth it though because none of the aftermarket options, that I am aware of, are very durable and they fit like crap. You get what you pay for when purchasing CV shafts.

I'll check out the link in your signature... you got me curious now.

 

I guess that's a recent change because when I tried to order them from Toyota, they couldn't give me an estimated ship time.

I just ordered a used OEM Tundra CV axle and rebuilt it with everything I referenced. I drove up to Washington and back from CA, been off-roading tons and the boots/seals/clamps are doing great.

All this to say, I agree. If you order assembled CV axles from anyone, expect to have issues. It's always easier to just rebuild them if time isn't on your side (waiting on a Toyota dealership).