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In this video, we show you how to remove, reboot and reinstall CV axles. We perform a reboot procedure to fix the OEM CV axles rather than replace them with inferior aftermarket ones. We also show how to do an extended/stretched CV boot modification for those who may have lifted trucks and are experiencing problems with premature ripping of the inner boots. This repair was done on a 2002 Toyota 4runner Limited but the information and technique we use can translate to other trucks and passenger vehicles as well.

If you are not planning to reboot, go to 41:25 to view the removal and reinstallation of the CV axles.

Here’s a quick reference list of torque specs for the repair/mod:

Front Differential Fill Plug - 29 ft-lbf
Front Differential Drain Plug - 48 ft-lbf
Wheel Lug Nuts - 85 ft-lbf
CV Axle Nut - 174 ft-lbf
Lower Ball Joint Castle Nut - 105 ft-lbf
Outer Tie Rod Castle Nut - 67 ft-lbf


*PARTS*
*Front Differential Fill Plug Crush Washer - #12157-10010
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*Front Differential Drain Plug Copper Washer - #90430-24003
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*Toyota CV Reboot Kits - #04438-35060
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*Red Line 75W90 GL-5 Full Synthetic Gear Oil (I use this for the transfer case and both differentials)
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*HELPFUL TOOLS*
If you're looking for other tools not used in this video, check out Timmy's Master Tool List.
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*Yost Bench Vice
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*Yost 6” Aluminum Vice Jaw Caps
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*Yost 6” Soft Vice Jaw Caps
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*Rotary Hammer Chisel Set - thin to help get axle nut cap separated from hub. https://amzn.to/2OmiMCe

*Chisel & Punch Set - To further separate axle nut cap from hub.
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*1/2" Drive Breaker Bar - 24” Long - In case you don’t have an impact gun
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*Metric Allen Head Socket Set - for front differential fill and drain plugs.
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*Oil Drain Pan
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*Brass Hammer
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*OTC Long Prybar Set - having a long one is good for knocking CV axle into the differential. Having a long set will also come in handy for other jobs. https://amzn.to/2O7pWKZ

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Here’s a link to a Good Pair of CV Boot Clamp Pliers:
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*Gear Oil Pump - so you can fill the front differential
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Here’s the CV Boot Clamp Tool Set to Stay Away From. They also sell these at local auto parts stores. They are Complete Junk:
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This Universal Clamp Kit isn't the same one I used in the video. I believe it's much better:
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Here’s a link to a Bicycle Cable Stretching Tool in case you want to use a zip tie when doing an Extended Boot Modification:
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A 35mm Impact Socket isn’t usually part of someone’s tool supply so here’s a link to a set of large millimeter impact sockets:
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Here's a link to the OTC 6295 Front End Service Kit
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If you’re in the market for a powerful cordless impact gun, here’s the Dewalt gun I used in the video:
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*Dewalt Battery Charger
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