Replacing Cv Boots - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

mk2-1jz · 07-21-2009, 09:15 AM

I searched but didnt find what I was looking for exactly.

my car: 1988 Camry 3SFE automatic with BOLT ON axles.

My boot on the driver side (USDM drive on left side) is torn. What is the proper procedure to install a new boot on the axle? Does anyone know of a write up for this?

thanks

Doctor J · 07-21-2009, 11:46 AM

www.camrystuff.com has a good procedure.
Use http://www.denlorstools.com/shop/images/OTC-7208A.jpg tool to push the axle out of hub
the axle nut needs 30mm or 1and3/16 socket
Break it loose 1/8 of the turn with car on the ground.
If impact driver is available use it instead; I used battery operated 18 v 1/2 inch drive Milwaukee.
there is no need to remove caliper or brake rotor.
Original boot clamps if carefully removed can be re-used.

white90dx · 07-21-2009, 01:46 PM

I say just replace the complete axle with a rebuild. No worries about getting everything put back together right in the axle, and much less time/labor involved.

If the boot has been torn for any significant amount of time, the joint may already be damaged.

-Charlie

mk2-1jz · 07-22-2009, 05:29 PM

I tore apart a spare axle (clip in type) and took its boot to fix my bolt on type. Wasnt that hard at all. thanks Dr. J the camry manuals helped a lot when I saw the parts explosion of how it was made.

followed this with great sucess. but its FUCKING MESSY

You Tube

jasonck08 · 07-23-2009, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by white90dx

I say just replace the complete axle with a rebuild. No worries about getting everything put back together right in the axle, and much less time/labor involved.

If the boot has been torn for any significant amount of time, the joint may already be damaged.

-Charlie

Where did you buy your rebuild and how much did it cost... Thanks!

Justin727 · 07-23-2009, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by mk2-1jz

I tore apart a spare axle (clip in type) and took its boot to fix my bolt on type. Wasnt that hard at all. thanks Dr. J the camry manuals helped a lot when I saw the parts explosion of how it was made.

followed this with great sucess. but its FUCKING MESSY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZoa1hTM74U

man hate to hijack your thread but I would love to see pics of all 3 cars

white90dx · 07-23-2009, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by jasonck08

Where did you buy your rebuild and how much did it cost... Thanks!

I just get 'em at the local Kragen or PepBoys. They are $60-90 after the core charge is deducted.

I got pretty good at changing V6 axles (bolt-in) on my 3s-gte Camry. I went through 3 in about 10k miles...

-Charlie

jasonck08 · 07-24-2009, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by white90dx

I just get 'em at the local Kragen or PepBoys. They are $60-90 after the core charge is deducted.

I got pretty good at changing V6 axles (bolt-in) on my 3s-gte Camry. I went through 3 in about 10k miles...

-Charlie

What are you doing wrong??? How'd you go through so many!

white90dx · 07-24-2009, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by jasonck08

What are you doing wrong??? How'd you go through so many!

280-300hp, drag racing and the car was very low (bad angles on the CVs).

I broke an outer axle (at the hub), broke boots and wore out the CVs themselves.

-Charlie

mk2-1jz · 07-27-2009, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Justin727

man hate to hijack your thread but I would love to see pics of all 3 cars

might as well, all my questions have already been answered.

but the Cressida has been sold now.

The Supra. These pics are from our meet 2 weeks ago.

my girlfriend came with me

the cress before I sold it

and the camry