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front cv axle play.... needle bearing issue?

Discussion in '2nd Gen Tundras (2007-2013)' started by VaStormTundra, Apr 12, 2019.

  1. Oct 11, 2019 at 7:52 AM
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    Damn, isnt the crush sleeve on the inside of the pinion?

    Would have take out the 3rd then?
     
  2. Nov 5, 2020 at 2:00 PM
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    Hey VaStormTundra,
    Did replacing the ECGS Bushing in front drivers diff. Fix the woo woo woo sound and vibration.?
     
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  3. Nov 22, 2020 at 10:23 AM
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    I am getting a Woo Woo Woo sound as well. It goes away when I put it in 4x4. Im trying to figure out what to replace first. Any ideas?
     
  4. Nov 22, 2020 at 11:53 AM
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    Hey Chris1234,

    I have put new front wheel bearings in driver front cv shaft ... and that ecgs, Bushing in driver front ! Now tomorrow I’m putting in a junk yard front diff .. No one has really never said, but I’m gonna state that this is a 2007 Tundra Crew.. with 200k miles ....been making sound for 20k miles ! It’s also a 4:30 ratio.
     
  5. Nov 25, 2020 at 8:01 PM
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    I should of stuck with my old front diff., with the ECGS bushing, cause it took care of 40% of problem.! Swapped out front diff. With a 2015 front diff. With 20k miles and should of replaced bushing in that one also.! Cause now I’m back to where I began. Probably will get a bushing for this one and call it good.
     
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  6. Feb 12, 2024 at 3:21 PM
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    So... this stuff has me a little worried. Questions..

    Does a 2wd have the same bushing?
    How hard is it to replace?
    Never done a cv axle on a truck. Can it be done with a jack and jack stand? Do both sides need to be jacked?
    Do I need any special tools?

    I have the humming noise. Thinking about trying this. But wanna make sure I know what I'm faced with.

    I was an aircraft mechanic and they didn't have cv axles. LOL.
     
  7. Feb 12, 2024 at 4:52 PM
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    I haven’t haven’t watched the vid, but I pulled the DS CV shaft last year while doing new upper and lower ball joints, new brake dust shields, new tierods, and a new steering rack. It was my first time working on a full-size pickup. I’m used to working on cars, and have pulled engines etc, but working on a 6,000 lb vehicle is a different animal. I have a 97 Lexus LX450 (think 80 series Land Cruiser), so I’m familiar with working on larger SUVs. So, what I want to say is that you need a 3 or 3.5 ton floor jack vs a 1.5 ton one. Yes, you could use the smaller 1.5 ton jack, but not really the right tool for job. Also, I decided not to use my flimsy 1.5 ton jack stands to support the Tundra while working on it. Instead I used a bunch of 8”x8” blocks to support the frame. I really need to get some heavy duty 3 ton stands.
    As far as special tools, IIRC you’ll need the correct size socket for the CV spindle nut, a tierod removal tool. I also use a MAPP gas torch to heat up stubborn bolts.
     
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  8. Feb 12, 2024 at 5:23 PM
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    Fortunately I do have the proper jack and jack stands. Got tired of having to put a block on top the jack to get it to jack the truck high enough to even change a tire. And can't stand the jack that came with the truck.

    Good advice on the torch. I have one of those also. So guess I need to find out the socket size and get a tierod tool. Got a wealth of sockets up to 2" in standard and metric, so I may have the right one.

    Now if I could only buy some extra hours in a day.....
     
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