AboutTed Ritter Expertise I have more than 26 years experience as toyota technician, I will be able to answer most questions related to the toyota product line up to the present year models, I specialize in difficult to diagnose problems but when posting a question please keep in mind that some situations require the used of special test equipment and diagnostic procedures especially as the newer models become more technologically advanced, so without actually having the car on hand I may only be able to try to steer you in the right direction and in some cases may have to refer you to the toyota dealer but at least you will know what you may be dealing with. Please don't hesitate to ask any questions, I will have an answer for you in most cases. When posting a question keep in mind that I reside in the US, although I get questions from all over the world I may not have an answer for models that are not sold in the US, I will do a reasonable search to try to match your model to the US model,please refrain from asking about diesel powered vehicles, I have no information for them. In most cases I will not answer questions about major modifications of OEM components, engine swapping or aftermarket products,please post a question not a statement, please provide enough basic information such as year, model, what engine and if anything has already been done to fix the problem, the more information I get the more I can help without having to ask you more questions.
Experience Toyota technician since 1979,expert in electrical systems,OBD systems,engine repair, driveability problems,EFI systems,ASE certified,Toyota master technician. Certified Hybrid Vehicle technician.
Question G'DAY,
1)WHEN PRYING THAT AXLE HOW HARD IS IT TO REMOVE?
2) DO I NEED ANY PIN PUNCH TO PUSH THE DRIVE SHAFTS CONNECTING THE WHEEL? IF IT IS NEEDED HOW FAR DOES IT HAVE TO GO?
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ADVISE?
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i have a 1994 toyota camry and later found out that i have a torn cv boots on the passenger side. i am planning to do it myself and would like to know how to disconnect the drive shafts from the transmission side and to the wheel side.
Answer -
One of the first things you need to do is to remove the axle shaft nut on the outside of the hub, this is a 30mm size nut and is held on with about 300ft/lbs. of torque, it is extremely tight and difficult to remove unless there is an air impact wrench available to you, this is one of the reasons I don't recommend someone doing this at home.
You may be able to get the nut loose with the car on the ground and having someone lock the brakes while removing the nut with a very long bar and socket, after that remove the wheel ,pull the rotor and caliper assembly away from the shaft and secure it so it's out of the way, the left axle can be removed by prying between the transmission case and the end of the axle joint.
On the right side remove the large clamp from the inner axle boot and remove outside part of the shaft, leave the inner part in the transmission, if this is a V-6 the procedure is a little different so let me know.
Answer The axles can be extremely difficult to remove from the transmission, by turning the axle and persistently prying between the housing and the cv joint it will eventually come out, but first you need to get the hub clear of the axle, you may have to tap it out of the hub, the hub has to be completely seperated and out of the way before the axle will come out.
