TOYOTA OWNERS! Never Replace Your Leaky Axle | Fix Them Instead!

A Toyota specialist shares an important tip on Toyota and Lexus Axles. Never replace your leaking axle with an aftermarket one or worse a super expensive original one!

Toyota makes a CV Boot kit that comes with the original boots and everything you need to replace them. This kit is usually inexpensive and if you catch the axle leak in time, can save the original axle that otherwise would easily last the life of the vehicle.

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0:00 Axle Boot Kit Information
1:18 Axle Leak Example and Leak Criteria
2:03 Preparing to Remove the Axle
4:47 Toyota Axle Design
6:42 Axle Half Removal
9:19 Axle Tear Down
17:08 New Axle Boot Kit Contents
18:34 Important CV Clamp Information
22:28 CV Boot Tool Information and Tool Demo
24:17 Reassembly Continues
30:53 Reinstallation Tips
36:56 Different Model Differences

[richardhannon]

As a retired educator of 38 years, I am impressed with how descriptive your vocabulary is when it comes to describing the mechanical process involved in your videos. You are a master mechanic who just happens to be a master at educating us in how to fix, replace and repair very complicated car problems. Addressing these difficult issues with the right attitude, demeanor and determination makes us all feel we can be successful DIY selfers! Thanks for being such a great example to all of us!

[oluwadarefavour]

As a entry level technician who has a particular interest in Toyotas, each time I watch one of his videos, it feels like I’m going to tech school online covering a curriculum one video at a time. Amazing stuff always.

[ahobimo]

THIS is the mechanic I would want working on my vehicle.

He knows, down to the tiniest detail, exactly what needs to be done, and how to do it. He doesn't rush, and he doesn't take shortcuts. He uses the right tools and is careful and meticulous every step of the way.

There are few mechanics that have this level expertise, skill and care.

[danieldillon]

I was a master technician for over 30 years and have done many many axles, CV joints and boots and yet when I watch this man, I always learn something new and valuable. Another great video, thank you.

[DurisM]

5:40 “we are trying to fix a problem here and not create a new one.”
Signs of an ethical and customer-minded professional mechanic.
👏👍

[randomschmo]

As a former gradeschool coach and sub teacher for over a decade, i really appreciate your calm and descriptive teaching style. Lots of uus really learn alot from your videos. thanks for sharing. :)

[ricklarson]

As a Certified Toyota Tech, you did a great job explaining the reasons you are performing the repairs in a certain way.

[Gawelo]

Hello, I work in a company that produces axles for most car makers, brown grease is always used for spiders (tripod) and black, gray grease for joint with balls. Different manufacturers use different grease, but the color relationship is always the same.

[craig]

This guy is such a great teacher. Explains everything slowly and in detail.

[jonfd]

I can’t tell you how much I appreciate this mechanic, Consumers would definitely be more willing to bring their cars into shops if all mechanics were like this

[francisleduke]

One of the best mechanics I've ever seen. Myself included I've been working on cars for over 40 years and I'm truly impressed. Thank you so much for your videos.

[ahjohnson]

I've "aged" out of most DIY car projects. I happened onto your videos and kept watching them because you have the skills of a surgeon, albeit on Toyotas. I find your work to be so skillful you make it look effortless even though I know it is not.
May the Lord bless you and keep you as well!

[suatuimalealiifano]

This guy is the best, and willing to freely show and reveal his knowledge to benefit all of us. And that is priceless, God bless you brother.

[kylebeck]

I have watched hundreds, if not thousands of hours of educational video on cars and information technology, and this sir is one of the best I've seen. People like you, sir, who share their knowledge from years of experience make the world a better place. Thank you!

[pauliesev]

Just did this job, great tutorial. The only thing I did different is reinstalling the “spider”, I used a 32mm socket to put over the spider and hammered the socket. Went in very nicely, and no risk of damaging the bearings in the spider.

[tj]

Excellent video! I don’t even own a Toyota right now. But your calm demeanor and how you explain each step, I still feel like I’m learning something important, and is why I watched the entire 40 minute video! Keep up the great work!

[davebartels]

Driveshaft grease. First of all, I really enjoy the channel and all the shared information. I like to share my knowledge and hope you accept and appreciate this. Regarding the brown and black grease, there is actually a distinct difference. But first about the driveshaft itself, Toyota allocated the grease correctly, so the black grease in the CV joint and the brown grease in the Tripod joint. This is also visible in the video, the brown grease is in the tripod and black is in the CV joint. Ok, now for the difference. The theory is that the tripod needle bearings need a lithium soap based grease, so grease without solid particles or basically a thick oil. The CV joint is more robust in design and are able to deal with the Mos2 fortification. Without going in too much details and the literature, please assume the black grease is in fact MoS2 fortified grease and needs to go into the CV joint.

[EdgarAllanGo]

I love how positive and calm you are even with how obviously difficult this whole entire thing is. You give us hope 😀 Kudos to the camera man as well. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!!

[derekp]

OMG this guy is freaking awesome, easy to understand, concise with details....wish I could have him as my mechanic!

[rickantonio]

Outer RCV joint gets the darker thicker moly grease meant for ball bearings. Inner Tripod joint gets the lighter thinner Non-Moly Polyurea grease that's safer for needle bearings.