Working on a 1990 toyota 4 runner srv,3.0,automatic 4x4.
I noticed my passenger cv joint boot is exploded and grease everywhere.
Can I jack it up and shimmy the wheel to feel for looseness? It is not making noises yet,even around corners.
Im strongly considering,replacing the entire half shaft,IF I NEED TOO. Upon replacing,is their anything to look out for or "special" tools that I will need? I have snap ring pliers & pry bars,if needed.I read somewhere,that theirs a big nut on the spindle to remove. Yes/no? Im thinking 35mm? yes/no? Does it need to be deep socket?
My Haynes manual,only describes the replacement of a "manual locking hub type". My hubs,I dont need to do this with,I shift into 4x on the fly.
Ive read thru some chats in here,boot replacement,but no tips on replacing the entire half shaft. Ive done this before on other vehicles and this dont look that much outta the norm. Do I really need to lower the diff.? Doesnt look like it.
The local Pep Boys,has the entire assembly,pre-booted and greased. Remanufactured,of coures.Lifetime warranty,$50...$70 core charge! Is this too good to be true? Ive priced at competitor parts stores,$70 being the next cheapest w/ a $40 core charge.
How trust worthy are the re-man's?
Ive read on here alot of different opinions.I dont off road this thing at all.It's my daily driver.I play in a band and travel alot.Thru several states at times (mid atlantic region).I really fell in love with this 4 runner and sank a butt load into the engine (head gaskets & oil pump), and really wanna avoid another high $$ repair.I have the ability to do the job, just trying to find best plan of attack.
Thanx and sorry for so many Q's.
Dutch