New OEM CV axle no cotter pin hole?

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phishtaco

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I just installed a OEM CV axle Toyota 43430-60083 and realized there is no cotter pin hole. Do I need to do something different? Here’s a picture of the axle stub.
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First, don’t be offended that I’m referencing a FJ Cruiser repair manual. There are many similarities. I agree with you that it should have a hole for a cotter pin. At this point, maybe the simplest solution would be an appropriate size nylok nut.
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Red locktite?
 
Looks like I should have bought deeznutz

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Yes, new CV axle use same style nut staked nut that is common on most other vehicle. The cotter pin styke are still preferred for ease of trail replacement.
 
I hit it with some blue locktite for now. I’ll pick up some updated nuts this week.
 
As mentioned in a previous post, you need this:
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Will look like this:

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After ordering multiple incorrect parts, I called the dealer and they informed me that the diagrams online are not up to date and don't show the correct nut (still show the cotter pin even though they have the new axle part number listed online).
 
I'm in this boat now too. I didn't act fast enough when there were the 5th Gen reman's being sold by dealerships, and now my CVJ red silicone boots are taking a s*** again (probably the 4th pair I've had in 13 years on my 4Runners, which...isn't great).

So, this new stake nut...I know technically you're never supposed to reuse them but that's going to get annoying, no? Any time you have to do something that involves removing the CV off the wheel hub, which is required for quite a few different jobs up there, you have to have a new one of these?

Think you could get away with one reuse with some blue loctite to support it? I know I know, but we're off-roaders, we kind of skirt the line with things like this lol
 
Maybe just use a 3# hammer and chisel to re-stake that nut after removing it.
Only need a little deformity at the flat spot on the axle stub.
 

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