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gap where Cv meets the knuckle

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by MightyProper, Nov 10, 2023.

  1. Nov 10, 2023 at 8:55 PM
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    MightyProper

    MightyProper [OP] Well-Known Member

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    after installing suspension parts and reboot on CV axles i cannot seem to close this gap. my truck is manual hubs btw. any tips appreciated or should i not be concerned. thanks
    IMG_4817.jpg
     
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  2. Nov 10, 2023 at 9:35 PM
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    Xperivent

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    The axle nut should snug it up… unless it didnt
     
  3. Nov 10, 2023 at 10:05 PM
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    forgot to mention its manual hubs
     
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  4. Nov 11, 2023 at 4:56 AM
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    Here's a new LCE axle just installed. 02 auto hubs.IMG_1730.jpg
     
  5. Nov 11, 2023 at 11:59 AM
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    Tighten the Axle nut down to spec(pretty high i forgot) and that should go away. I rebooted a month or two ago and noticed the same thing and kept wrenching - no issues since.
     
  6. Nov 11, 2023 at 1:01 PM
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    MightyProper

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    my hubs look like this on the inside. the c clip fit perfectly yet i still have the gap

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