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Front diff axle seal

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by dpsnowman, Jul 7, 2013.

  1. Jul 7, 2013 at 8:17 PM
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    How do I replace my pass side front cv axle seal at the differential? Do I need special tools? How to video available? I installed lift spacers my self. was easy to get that far.
     
  2. Jul 7, 2013 at 8:27 PM
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    Just pull the cv out pop the seal off, slide the new one in and make sure not to push it in too far, quite simple just make sure you order the right one cause the pass. side and drivers side are different
     
  3. Jul 8, 2013 at 9:12 AM
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    Thank you. I saw someone using a slide hammer to "pop" the cv axle out. Is that true?
     
  4. Jul 8, 2013 at 2:43 PM
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    I just used a pry bar a large flat head would work to
     
  5. Jul 9, 2013 at 8:05 PM
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    Thanks. I will give it a shot here soon. You have been a big help.
     
  6. Jul 19, 2013 at 5:34 PM
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    Does the whole axle need to come off to replace the seal?
     
  7. Jul 19, 2013 at 6:06 PM
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    Just pull the CV out and its right there
     
  8. Jul 20, 2013 at 7:28 AM
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    Does anyone have a part number or know where to purchase this axle seal? And are both sides the same?
     
  9. Jul 20, 2013 at 7:57 AM
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    No they are not the same. Go to a dealer to grab them. Just remember when installing them the driver side u push in all the way till it stops and the passenger side u push it in till its flush. DON'T push the passenger side in all the way it will leak like there is no seal. And it's best to use a seal driver to push the seals in so they don't get crushed.
     
  10. Jul 20, 2013 at 8:00 AM
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    Will do I appreciate it
     
  11. Jul 20, 2013 at 8:52 AM
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    Now that's just for a first gen. I'm not so sure about second gen tacos
     
  12. Jul 20, 2013 at 12:29 PM
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    I have a 1st gen and 2nd. And I was asking about the 1st so all is good.
     
  13. Jul 20, 2013 at 2:13 PM
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    Cool any questions about it shoot me a pm I've done mine 3 times already
     
  14. Jul 20, 2013 at 10:08 PM
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    Will do. I am going by the stealership tomorrow to order parts. I appreciate it.
     

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