CV Boot replacement Tip!

[toku58]

I finally got around to doing it. So here's a tip!
Don't pound the tripod bearing off like the manufacture recommends.

Get a 3 jaw 4" gear puller!

Makes reomving the tri-pod bearing really easy!

I still don't understand why anyone would pound the crap out of the axle just to get that bearing off.

Every shop I spoke to, said that's how they do it.

I can't believe no one questioned it? (Pounding the tri-pod bearing seemed STUPID )

Here's the PDF:

http://www.ncttora.com/fsm/05+/data/ileaf/06toyrm/06toypdf/06rmsrc/rm2006ta/03600.pdf

The instructions clearly tell you to pound it off using a "Brass Bar".

The gear puller made it so easy.

I wanted to let you guys know before others start pounding the crap out of their bearings. There's a better and easier way!

I maybe doing a DIY on this? If I do I'll post it up on TN.

Good Luck!

 

[FlatlandTRD]

Just a few clarifications,

1. You don't "pound", you drift with the brass.

2. You have an 06, only one snap ring. Previous years have two, so a gear puller won't help when you have to move the tripod joint the other way

3. You don't hit the tripod bearing, or all the needle bearings go flying

4. Can't use a gear puller to put the tripod back on, and move around to install the two snap rings that some of us have.

5. It's really not that hard, and doesn't take much force, but enough to use a brass drift (I've done a few now, and never had to "pound")

Glad you enjoyed your experience, it's a lot easier than expected, and rubber gloves are great.

 

[DaveInDenver]

Are you talking about in step 4(e)? That's the same as what I do on my axles (older torsion bar IFS) and it's definitely just drifting. You are not pounding the tripod bearings. On my axles it's more like the force you'd use knocking on someone's door at night, just light taps with the hammer on the drift. The fit on the splines is snug and with the grease it's just a bit too tight to just pull the tripod off and so you drift it off. Drifting is a common technique that you'll use in various places on your truck.

 

[toku58]

Yeah 4e is the step I'm referring to. As a rule I hate using a hammer as a tool unless I'm building a house.

I was referring to the 05+ Tacoma's.

If you guys feel comfortable with "DRIFTING"? That's cool!

I guess I'm just lazy. I like doing things the easy way.

Just wanted to share a tip for the other people out there that might be as lazy as I am.

Good Luck!

 

[DaveInDenver]

LOL! Seems to me dragging out a puller to remove the tripod is more work than just tapping it off with an 8 ounce ball-peen and a 3/8" drift. Different strokes. It seriously does not take a ham fist to get that tripod bearing off on my axles and the outer joint is very similar on our axles, so I'm just a little surprised it took that much effort to require a puller. No matter what method you use, just be careful not to muck up the splines, which is why Toyota I think recommends a brass drift since that will not nick a spline or deform the tripod.

 

[ntsqd]

snip.....
As a rule I hate using a hammer as a tool unless I'm building a house.

If the only tool that you have is a hammer, everything starts to look like a nail.....

LOL!

I'm not opposed to 'drifting' parts apart, but something more gentle is usually a good thing. Good idea!

 

[Jacket]

Isn't the point of using brass so that it is "gentle." If you hit it too hard, the brass will suffer, not the steel.

PS - I thought this was "drifting."

 

[DaveInDenver]

Isn't the point of using brass so that it is "gentle." If you hit it too hard, the brass will suffer, not the steel.

Yup.

 

[toku58]

LOL! Seems to me dragging out a puller to remove the tripod is more work than just tapping it off with an 8 ounce ball-peen and a 3/8" drift. Different strokes. It seriously does not take a ham fist to get that tripod bearing off on my axles and the outer joint is very similar on our axles, so I'm just a little surprised it took that much effort to require a puller. No matter what method you use, just be careful not to muck up the splines, which is why Toyota I think recommends a brass drift since that will not nick a spline or deform the tripod.

LOL!
Well here's a picture of the puller I used.

I think it weighs about 4 oz's less then the hammer.
So I can see why you think it's more work, than using the drift and hammer.

But like you said "Different strokes"

Like I stated earlier, I'm lazy. I prefer to ease things out.

I understand you prefer the hammer approach. That's great!

I hope my tip helps someone. If not it's cool!

Good Luck guys!