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The Workshop => Maintenance, Problems & Troubleshooting => Topic started by: Newbie57 on March 23, 2022, 07:39

Title: Drive shaft
Post by: Newbie57 on March 23, 2022, 07:39
MOT passed yesterday
All good few advisories. Main one for me is a damaged inner cv joint boot. Is there a guide to replacing this or has anyone done it.
Title: Re: Drive shaft
Post by: Alex Knight on March 23, 2022, 09:53
It's pretty much the same as any other driveshaft to be honest.

I have it on good authority from @J-SPEC that Gen 7 Celica driveshafts fit, and seem to fit, and seem to be more reliable.
Title: Re: Drive shaft
Post by: 105e on March 23, 2022, 12:58
Mine passed yesterday as well...
Title: Re: Drive shaft
Post by: Dev on March 23, 2022, 21:53
I have. There are two approaches and that is to remove the axle and replace the boot which there are a number of steps you have to re-search. You also have to drain the gear oil.

I did a shortcut where I separated the inner axle boot by cutting off. I then remove one of the control arm attachments which gave me enough space to maneuver the hub further back so I had the space to clean up the joint and fit the new boot. It was very easy doing it this way.

My only regret was not taking pictures and doing a write up. However if you are mechanically inclined you will be able to do it the way I did with the right tools.

Make sure to get the OEM Toyota boot which has the right to grease and tool less bands.