How to Replace Driver's Side CV Axle 2003-2008 Toyota Corolla

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This video shows you how to install a new driver's side CV axle in your 2003-2008 Toyota Corolla. A CV axle has flexible joints. Often, these joints wear out, or seize from contaminants due to the protective boot tearing open. A worn joint is prone to breakage, or other hazards. If your vehicle needs a new CV axle, install a quality TRQ axle that is engineered to your vehicle’s specifications.

This repair was done on a 2008 Toyota Corolla S 1.8L Sedan 4-Door FWD Automatic and the process should be similar on the following vehicles:
2003 Toyota Corolla
2004 Toyota Corolla
2005 Toyota Corolla
2006 Toyota Corolla
2007 Toyota Corolla
2008 Toyota Corolla

Tools you will need:
• 21mm Socket
• 3/8 Inch Impact Gun
• Rubber Mallet

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[gemini]

Getting the shaft out of the transmission was very difficult for me. Finally, I put wood shims on the opposite side and top to keep it from moving and getting cocked and that did the trick.

The fact I wasn't using a lift and working on the floor makes a difference too.

[DM]

Good call on antiseize on the outside splines. Not a bad idea to replace the shaft seals as a part of the job (they often leak eventually, and you're already there).

[jwill]

F'n thorough video. Great editing and straight and to the point. New sub

[giovanniurias]

This is pretty much the exact same process that is used for the next generation corollas as well. I have a 2010 and this is the process too.

[theRandomAccess]

I've never seen someone double check lug nuts with a torque wrench. Pretty thorough!

[blakebeckler]

If you are going to do this at home do yourself a favor and rent a CV ACLE PULLER. I spend hours trying to pry and it literally took 2 minutes with the puller

[Smokin-kwhm]

U make it seem so easy. Let’s me rephrase. It’s easy for you to thanks 🙏 for the great video

[masthahn]

Isn't there oil coming out after removing the axle?

[TheyFearUAwake]

Question, mine is very wobbly and makes bad noise, ya I’m guessing it’s the cv axle, but I’m curious if where it slides into if there’s something there that could be the problem?? Is there a hearing right there where it slides in? I’m just hoping it’s just the cv axle cuz this seems easy enough for me to do, anything beyond that I’m sketched out about

[Ferinex_]

"Use a rubber mallet and just tap it in."

Proceeds to smash it with a hammer lmao

[charlesdiamonte]

How do you know if it is in all the way? Is it supposed to be flush against the transmission? Would be nice to have gotten a shot of that!

[Pfizer]

how much does this cost at a mechanic shop

[kevinmeziere]

Mine was stuck like a mf on a 08 type S corolla. Also be careful prying anywhere around there. So you don't break the race on the input shaft. Try pulling first

[cesardiaz]

A 2010 has an outer tire rod that you have to take off too right ?

[danieldumitrescu]

Hello, I have a Toyota corolla gr touring sport 2022 December I changed the drive shaft left sidef, is it possible that it goes so quickly or was I cheated

[mortenbak]

Do you need to drain the gearbox oil. ?

[Emanpix]

do you have to drain ur transmission fluid ?

[yungwine]

My axle still doesn’t push through the hub even after hammering it down

[XibeastmasteriX]

TRQ makes awful products but this is a great video