Replacing 89 Camry Axle ?

[stumped]

My right outer axle boot is torn & of course leaking. Searching the forum the closest thread I could find was for a 1991 model. Do I still have to disconnect some steering/suspension parts on the 1989 in order to R&R the passenger side axle? Mine looks like the bolt on type.

Several months ago I found an online manual somewhere & maybe this forum. But currently I can't locate it. Can anyone point me in the right direction?

Thanks in advance.

[88' camry v6 LE]

Try this web site, hope this helps you out. I just replaced the passenger side on my car the other week and it cost me about $75. " new part , not a remanufactured "

Oh ya, yes you will need to disconnect the tie rod end, there’s nothing to it. "steering/suspension"

If you have the right tools, this job should only take about 30-45 minutes from start to finish. If you have an impact gun it will help you out a ton.

http://www.autozone.com/shopping/rep...00c15280074746

I hope this help you out, Jon

[stumped]

Jon,

Thanks for the information. I did look at the AutoZone web site & my concern was the caption under picture #6 - "Separate all the lower suspension components from the end of the driveshaft". However the instructions only mentioned the tie rod.

Do you really have to "Drain the transaxle fluid or differential oil" as they mention? As I'm writing this, what about the brake caliper?

Mike

[88' camry v6 LE]

You don't need to drain the trans fluid at all. That’s the best part with having the half shafts.
as for the brake calipers, you will want to remove as well. They have 2 bolts that hold them on. If I remember correctly, they are a 17mm head on the bolt.

Here is another web site that I'm sure you could use. Just click on the links for the PDF files, and download your new Factory Service Manual. You will want to download "FRONT AXLE & SUSPENSION" first, as it sound like it may come in handy for you.

I hope this information helps you out. I just found out about the camrystuff web site tonight... and I'm trying to get the word out!
enjoy your new service manual... I know I will
Jon


http://www.camrystuff.com/index.php?page=Gen2_Manuals

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I just found an online manual & now I'm confused. I was just under the car a few hours ago & saw the 6 bolts that have to be removed. But the manual shows a center drive shaft on the right side & it states "Using pliers, remove the snap ring, and pull out the drive shaft with the center drive shaft."

Why would I have to pull out the center drive shaft?

Is it safe to presume this does not have to be done if you just want to replace the outer shaft?

[stumped]

Jon,

I think we were posting at almost the same time & you beat me. I saw the same manual as you mentioned. I guess there is not enough room after removing the 6 bolts to wiggle out the shaft. You just cannot slide the inner end down & out of the way & then push the axle inward, can you?

Mike

[Doctor J]

Unless you are removing the transaxle or replacing the center bearing IT IS NOT necessary to remove center shaft.this info applies to the 4 cylinders with bolt-on axles.
After remoing 6 nuts inset screwdriver between the flanges and pry the shaft off the studs

[stumped]

Looking at the AutoZone repair guide, it shows a lot of grease after removing the 6 bolts & prying the axle off. Is this grease from the inner boot?

What size socket is needed for the big axle lock nut?

Is there a preferred brand or parts store or vendor for the axle?

[Doctor J]

30 mm socket head or 1 - 3/16 inch will work if metric is not available.

[88' camry v6 LE]

Mike,
I prefer to buy "NEW" parts over the remanufactured. I have had too many parts fail on me the were the remanufactured parts. The axle that I bought from AutoZone is there Duralast brand, part # 7409N $69.99.

As for your second question about the grease, yes it is from the inner joint where it connects to the center axle. You will need to pack the new inner joint with grease when installing to the center axle.

http://www.camrystuff.com/manuals/Gen2/Front_Axle_and_Suspension.pdf This web site shows some great detailed views of the axle that you will working on. Pages FA-28 to FA-30 for removing the axle, & use page FA-38 to FA-40 for Installation.

I hope this helps you out, Jon

[88' camry v6 LE]

Originally Posted by stumped

Jon,

I think we were posting at almost the same time & you beat me. I saw the same manual as you mentioned. I guess there is not enough room after removing the 6 bolts to wiggle out the shaft. You just cannot slide the inner end down & out of the way & then push the axle inward, can you?

Mike

I'm sure you could try to remove the axle that way, but I think it would be more work than its worth.

[stumped]

Thanks again everyone.

I did look at the online manual. But when I was checking out some online parts stores, some of the axle pictures looked like the inner boot had a cover over it. Sort of implying that it was packed with grease and sealed.

I wonder if some brands come pre-packed.

[fredk]

if the boots are on it, its packed already, I put mylar tape over the greasy inner end to keep it from getting all over me and put the flanges together with the tape on it, it makes a great gasket and will never hurt a thing just use 1 layer and use a punch to make bolt holes through it

[stumped]

Thanks, I was wondering how to contain the grease.

[stumped]

I just picked up a right axle half shaft from AutoZone & am still confused about the grease. The online & store repair manual shows a bunch of grease on the flange that the half axle bolts to with the 6 bolts. Their instructions even say to put something underneath to catch any grease.

But the axle I bought looks very dry inside that inner flange where I see some ball bearings. The AutoZone manager called someone & was told the boot was packed with grease & to just put it on. While the boot may be packed, there sure is no grease ready to drip out of the open end.

Is the grease supposed to eventually work its way toward the open end?
What keeps those balls lubricated until it does?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.