CV Axle Reboot & Replacement With CV Boot Stretch Mod

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

Here’s a list of part numbers for this repair/mod:

Front Differential Fill Plug Crush Washer – #12157-10010
Front Differential Drain Plug Copper Washer – #90430-24003
Toyota CV Reboot Kits – #04438-35060

Here’s a link to a Good Pair of CV Boot Clamp Pliers:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002SREPY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015IH45ZK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Here’s a link to the Universal Boot Clamp Kit:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008M2JNDI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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:

https://www.amazon.com/IceToolz-Fourth-Hand-Cable-Puller/dp/B0028N57KK/ref=sr_1_2?s=outdoor-recreation&ie=UTF8&qid=1478996101&sr=1-2&keywords=4th+hand+cable+stretcher

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:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MOZB9CC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

If you’re in the market for a powerful cordless impact gun, here’s the Dewalt gun I used in the video:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00WJA1J68/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1