Builds The Story of Blue (2 Viewers)

[ClassyJalopy]

Mileage 221,504
My CV Axles have been bleeding grease for a while, but recently, they started feeling a little rough on acceleration. So it was time to R&R the axles.
I chose not to take off the steering knuckle (that bugger is HEAVY) and just disconnect the upper control arm ball joint, steering knuckle arm (to disconnect the tie rod) and just pull the axle out.

I had a rebuilt CV sitting on the shelf so I was able to swap out the driver's side axle in about an hour. For the other side, I rebuilt the axle that came out of driver's side. I had previously bought an outboard joint assembly, which meant I had to deal with just the inboard joint. It is a fairly unpleasant job with grease getting everywhere - and not having a workbench or a vise makes it worse.

I decided to stop after rebuilding the axle - will probably tackle the passenger side in a day or so.

 

[ClassyJalopy]

Mileage 220,513

Replaced a few more rubber seals:
Front door opening trims
62311-60090-B0 TOYOTA US$45.50
62312-60090-B0 TOYOTA US$45.50

Hatch bottom seal:
68281-60020 TOYOTA B/DOOR PANEL W/STRIP US$80.81

Cowl seal.
53383-60031 Cowl Seal to Hood US$11.27

All parts were bought at Impex japan - I did get hit with the sense less madness of tariff but in the end the prices are still way lower that stateside.

Found clear evidence for water leak and a couple of surface rust spots when I removed the rear hatch seal. Sanded it down and coated with rust converter. Then covered the inside with BOESHIELD T-9 to future proof from any leaks/rust.

I do have the large rear hatch seal (that goes around the entire opening) at hand, But I ran out of time.