Axle replace / CV Boot question

[bdbuchan]

Took my car to dealership for SRS light… they said its driver side seatbelt but they can’t fix it.

They did do an overall inspection and said I need new front axles bc the CV boot had ripped and there are signs of dirt inside.

$2k seems like a ton of money here. Can I just clean the axle and replace the CV boot? Other options?

Thx

 

[3_puppies]

no comment on the price as I have no idea
it really depends on what else they will do when changing the axles
are they changing the inner seals? hub flanges? dust cap? using Toyota axles not aftermarket? performing a wheel bearing service? are they doing both sides? checking brakes?

 

[bucfl]

Yes, you can reboot them. I went with NAPA New axles and have had no issues. I think i spent $500 including axle and labor from my mechanic. Just the passenger side was the problem. Price included greasing the bearings.

 

[bdbuchan]

no comment on the price as I have no idea
it really depends on what else they will do when changing the axles
are they changing the inner seals? hub flanges? dust cap? using Toyota axles not aftermarket? performing a wheel bearing service? are they doing both sides? checking brakes?

Thanks… sounds like I need to ask more questions.

 

[bdbuchan]

Yes, you can reboot them. I went with NAPA New axles and have had no issues. I think i spent $500 including axle and labor from my mechanic. Just the passenger side was the problem. Price included greasing the bearings.

Appreciate it. I’ll call my mechanic to see what he can do. $2k seems crazy but what do I know

 

[Bisho]

There is no bearing in the CV axles - the service advisor doesn’t know what he’s talking about. You can reboot, but it may not be the best idea depending on age and spline wear. New Toyota CV axles retail about $500 at the dealer, but you can get them under $350 if you search. If you replace the axle do the hub flange as well.

Or you can reboot for about $80. It’s a half day job if you haven’t done it before.

Post a picture, that could help with the advise.

 

[andrewderrick]

I would replace axles and flanges.
Oe only, don’t buy aftermarket

 

[Eyedaho]

Yep. Toyota only. If the outer splines are worn then order them during the next SE Toyota dealer sale, if not then reboot. You will want to have (at least) differential seals, snap rings, dust caps, hub grease etc if you reboot in addition to the reboot kit, and add hub flanges and gaskets, flange studs, cone washers, split washers, nuts if you go with new axles.

Put in your VIN on partsouq and look at the parts diagram.

 

[PharmerDan100]

Deals can be found, but may have to wait for a sale. I've re-booted in the past. Took me two separate weekends, lots of trips back and forth to AutoZone for the right loaner tools, and lots of trial and error. It's gratifying to DIY, but if it happens again I'm just using this CV I bought and having a shop do it for me.

 

[Malleus]

Took my car to dealership for SRS light… they said its driver side seatbelt but they can’t fix it.

They did do an overall inspection and said I need new front axles bc the CV boot had ripped and there are signs of dirt inside.

$2k seems like a ton of money here. Can I just clean the axle and replace the CV boot? Other options?

Thx

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I have a known good used pair that needs CV boots. PM me. They were on my list to throw away this week.

$2,000.00 is dealer pricing. I assume you went to Hendrick?

 

[ScotyDosentKnow]

Am I the only one thats borderline furious about the text reply in all caps from the service advisor? Its not even my car and I want to tell him to piss off.

 

[Jay Tea]

Yes, you can just disassemble them, have them cleaned up and regreased but it'll probably cost the same to have the dealer do it as they'll quote a few extra hours for the labour.

If they aren't noisy when driven lock to lock I'd do it myself cleaning them up real good and installing a Toyota CV boot kit.

But if you aren't doing the work, I'd call a few independent shops to see how much it'd cost them to do the work with genuine Toyota CVs.

 

[scubadoober]

Am I the only one thats borderline furious about the text reply in all caps from the service advisor? Its not even my car and I want to tell him to piss off.

AI is ruining customer service interactions. A dealer will never re-boot a CV axle, and if they did the labor would make the total job just as expensive. Work on your own rig, or pay the dealer tax.