How to replace CV shaft on my 2006 IS250?
04-30-15, 02:22 PM
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How to replace CV shaft on my 2006 IS250?
Hi, could anyone tell me how to replace my front CV shafts? My boyfriend and his dad usually work on Subaru's, so my boyfriend isn't sure how to change them on my Lexus. If there is a thread on this already then please link it below, because no matter how many ways I tried to word it I couldn't find anything on this.
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05-02-15, 07:57 AM
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-Remove wheel
-Separate wheel speed sensor
-Separate brake caliper
-Remove brake disc
-Remove axle hub nut (it will be hammered down in one section, recommend using lots of penetrating fluid and letting it soak then using a small chisel and hammer in the groove to gently knock the edge up. Can sometimes take out the threads on the axle if done wrong.)
-Separate lower ball joint from the knuckle.
-Option (some people separate the tie-rod as well to get more room. I don't though.)
-Use a hammer and a pointed punch to gently tap the axle back through the hub assembly. (do not use a hammer on just the axle; you will peen over the end and will not be able to re-attach the lock nut.)
-(This step is much easier on a hoist :3 ) Take a pry bar (assuming you do not have my Toyota/Lexus axle shaft puller SST) and tap the axle on one of the tabs to release the snap ring from inside the differential (front or rear, they push in the same). Once released, you should be able to pull the axle clear out.
Re-installation is pretty straight forward. Put some clear lube on the axle's ring before re-installing. it will be so much easier to have it snap in if the ring isn't flopping around. To get the axle to lock back into the differential, just grab with two hands and thrust it in. Takes some force, but it'll go.
Torque spec for your axle nut in the front should be 217ft·lbf.
-Separate wheel speed sensor
-Separate brake caliper
-Remove brake disc
-Remove axle hub nut (it will be hammered down in one section, recommend using lots of penetrating fluid and letting it soak then using a small chisel and hammer in the groove to gently knock the edge up. Can sometimes take out the threads on the axle if done wrong.)
-Separate lower ball joint from the knuckle.
-Option (some people separate the tie-rod as well to get more room. I don't though.)
-Use a hammer and a pointed punch to gently tap the axle back through the hub assembly. (do not use a hammer on just the axle; you will peen over the end and will not be able to re-attach the lock nut.)
-(This step is much easier on a hoist :3 ) Take a pry bar (assuming you do not have my Toyota/Lexus axle shaft puller SST) and tap the axle on one of the tabs to release the snap ring from inside the differential (front or rear, they push in the same). Once released, you should be able to pull the axle clear out.
Re-installation is pretty straight forward. Put some clear lube on the axle's ring before re-installing. it will be so much easier to have it snap in if the ring isn't flopping around. To get the axle to lock back into the differential, just grab with two hands and thrust it in. Takes some force, but it'll go.
Torque spec for your axle nut in the front should be 217ft·lbf.
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blitzz (07-20-23)
05-02-15, 04:18 PM
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Your post doesn't mention if u are replacing front or rear or if your car is all wheel drive. I can tell you that I was quoted $750 EACH for rear, all wheel drive..they are new, because it is impossible to find them rebuilt at this time. This price is parts only.
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