Rebooting the front axle help

I am rebooting my front axle and was wondering what you guys used to clean them with before applying the new grease. Thanks for any suggestions!

 

Brake cleaner is the universal cleaner for all parts metal (automotive)

https://adventuretaco.com/guide/how-to-rebooting-a-tacoma-cv-axle/

 

Good deal thats what I got.....I have 3 cans of non chlorinated cleaner!

 

Thanks man!

 

I am gonna have to find the clamping tools! Ugggghhhh I was hoping to get this done tomorrow. Any box stores you guys could recommend for a NOT flimsy quality crimping tool or tools it sounds like?

 

Damn, sucks cause I have the exact tool you need just sitting in my garage new in packaging.

Had it for +2 years and never used it

 

Thats the way it works......I am trying to get a NC Tacoma thread on this page for things just like this!

 

I did make the perfect thing to get the dust cover off the 35mm outside axle bolt but now it seems I am gonna have to find some tools lol

 

I always just look for that little dent/dimple that I used the last time I popped the dust cover off, and pop it off from there again

It's been off several times -

 

Well if you want some rust I will send ya some! Free as well

 

What kind of lift do you have going on there? Is it like Jenga?

 

When I used to be a Sales Manager and F&I Director, I'd use the lift at our dealership whenever I wanted.

Weekends I'd bring extra clothes and worked on my rigs when I needed to; beat working on the ground outside in the elements.

Here's when I used to work on shit at my old house in the parking lot where I'd do everything from suspension work, to maintenance, and everything in between. Even worked on my Corvette or Mustang 5.0 sometimes if I couldn't use one of the lifts.

 

Hey if it works it works! Id love to have a lift my back would thank me!!

 

I've got a garage now, but ain't no lift going to fit.

I don't even know how I'm going to fit stuff I intend to buy in the next year or two

 

Believe it or not, I saw these Knipex ear clamp pliers at my local Lowe's, in the plumbing section. Knipex is an excellent brand, but in the interest of full disclosure, I followed the guide by @turbodb when I rebooted my CV axle and bought the exact tools specified in his tutorial.

Edit: They are sometimes also called pinch clamp pliers, as the same type of clamp is commonly used for residential irrigation systems.