98 T100 cv grease spattering on fenderwell

[jsuthey]

Hi all,my 98 T100 4WD ext.cab(165k)auto,has had some bad vibriations,front end suspension/axle(it's the stock IFS,no lift).I noticed grease splattered up on the fenderwell.Tires need to be replaced soon,I put new rotors/pads on cause the rotors were shot.But it still vibes pretty bad,but not all the time.It all started when I towed my tent trailer to Pismo Beach(Surf N' Turf) in Nov.I was comming down a super steep grade before San Luis Obispo,and it was very hard to slow down.Every time I applied the brakes it shook really bad.Scared the s*** of of me,I had my two little kids w/me and they slept through the whole thing.The trailer wieght is 2700 lbs.+ our stuff.I took it real easy 4wheeling on the sand dunes/beach.The truck says it can tow 5000k,I had the braked controler setup also.So it was fine comming back,took it slow.Came back changed out the rotors/pads w/new toyota oem.Also had the tires checked for out of balance& rotated them.They are not wearing well(bad alienment?,not enough rotating?)
Anyway the grease is bothering me,do I need new seals in there.I packed the bearings good when I did the brake job.Any ideas?It's at a higher speed 55-65 mph

 

[KliersLC]

I'd say you need new CV shafts. I've never experienced what you are describing in my T, but those are the same symptom my camry had before the cv joints let go. In addition, one or more of your boots is torn and letting the grease out and the dirt/sand/water/mud in. I'd get this fixed asap. The T has an ADD 4wd system that requires the CV shafts to turn ALL of the time. If one were to let go at freeway speeds it could easily cost you a new engine as well as whatever other bits it broke while swinging around down there.

Good Luck

Dan

 

[jomentum]

Make sure the hub bearings are set correctly and have the rotors turned on the truck to make sure things are straight..
I have a fresh set of cv axles if you need them, lemme know.

 

[jsuthey]

Thanks for the replys,looks like the CV boot is cracking on the drivers side outer one(closest to the wheel).So I am looking into it.looks like a big job.I have a Haynes manual,been looking at it.It says you can purchase a new outer cv joint and axleshaft)they are sold preassembled).
Thanks,John

 

[KliersLC]

You can rebuild them but it is a major PITA and it doesn't save much money over getting the preassembled shafts. I'd check on the hubs first, just to make sure you aren't spending money that isn't needed, but you will need CV shafts anyway because of the boot.

 

[slow95z]

a CV is easy to change and shouldnt cost more than 100 bucks. just got buy one and slap it in. i might be a little bias on it since i wheeled for years with CVs and spent several days changing them on the trail but if i can do it standing on a muddy incline in 3 hours you should be able to change it in the driveway in about 2 hours.