CV Joint Half Shaft Help

by **ftw** » Tue Sep 08, 2009 6:49 pm

I need to replace the left-side drive shaft. I have a 1999 SE V6. I'm having some problems finding the correct CV joint half shaft for the manual transmission in the auto parts stores. I went to Autozone, Advance Auto, Napa and Bennett Auto and they all have a drive shaft that bolts up on the inner CV joint. The shaft that is in there now slides in and has like a snap ring at the end to hold it in place. The dealerships have a price range of $350-$500 for one half shaft!!!

One guy at the parts store suggested I rebuild the CV joints but I never had shafts rebuilt before and I don't think I would like to.

Did anyone replace a half shaft recently or know what the correct part number is for an aftermarket shaft?

by **jetbtkng** » Tue Sep 08, 2009 7:00 pm

there a bitchh to find, you might have to go to the dealer and get one, about $500, i know i just did mine a couple months ago, and couldnt find it, even rebuilt, and if yu do find one let me know................. :drinking:

by **GreenSolara01** » Tue Sep 08, 2009 8:50 pm

Got mine from the dealer last year I think like 140 for a refurb. no problems out of it since.

by **ftw** » Wed Sep 09, 2009 5:17 am

GreenSolara01 wrote:Got mine from the dealer last year I think like 140 for a refurb. no problems out of it since.

You got a refurbished shaft from the dealer? Which dealer was this...it would work out better for me to buy and ship from that dealer than spend $500 here.

by **akora12** » Wed Sep 09, 2009 5:35 am

I found these a while back when I thought I needed a new axle assembly. They aren't stock, but definitely cheap.
http://www.prostreetonline.com/oem/quot ... =000980165

by **GreenSolara01** » Wed Sep 09, 2009 7:52 pm

^ looks like he found an eevn better deal.

PM me if you want the number to my local dealer.

ftw wrote:
GreenSolara01 wrote:Got mine from the dealer last year I think like 140 for a refurb. no problems out of it since.

You got a refurbished shaft from the dealer? Which dealer was this...it would work out better for me to buy and ship from that dealer than spend $500 here.

by **ftw** » Wed Sep 30, 2009 11:04 am

Finally found the correct shaft, new for $66.00 here:

http://toyota-car-parts.macautoparts.ne ... tInfo.aspx

I installed it last weekend and so far so good.

by **akora12** » Wed Sep 30, 2009 11:11 am

Just for my frame of reference, how does that one differ from the ones in my link aside from price?

Glad you got everything worked out!

by **LEE337** » Wed Sep 30, 2009 11:25 am

akora12 wrote:I found these a while back when I thought I needed a new axle assembly. They aren't stock, but definitely cheap.
http://www.prostreetonline.com/oem/quot ... =000980165

I have the same prob with my auto on the driver side.
Ill probobly be going with prostreet to get mine.

How is it riding so far???

How difficult was it to install yourself???

by **Eye8Pussies** » Wed Sep 30, 2009 1:54 pm

just unbolt it from the hub, and use a crowbar to pry it out- nice and simple! after you've done it once, you can probably do it in in about 10 min

by **bbq bob** » Wed Sep 30, 2009 3:56 pm

lee , i just did mine. i have an auto trans. the local parts store had them for about 59.00 each.

by **LEE337** » Wed Sep 30, 2009 5:35 pm

Eye8Pussies wrote:just unbolt it from the hub, and use a crowbar to pry it out- nice and simple! after you've done it once, you can probably do it in in about 10 min

So its that simple???

Ive delt with RWD so much, this will be my first FWD that ive done by myself. Im assuming this cant be anymore difficult, if not less, than installing a RWD axle. :-?

What about installing the new one?
Is it just as simple as snapping it in?

Ill also be replacing the hub, pressing in new wheel bearings, and new/used knuckle.

by **ftw** » Wed Sep 30, 2009 7:01 pm

akora12 wrote:Just for my frame of reference, how does that one differ from the ones in my link aside from price?

Glad you got everything worked out!

The company (EMPI) seems to be the same but I was skeptical since it had the wrong picture and they did not have any specifications on the axles. This store had all of the specs and the part number matched EMPI's online catalog. I actually ordered the part through his ebay store.

LEE337, just like Eye8pussies said installation is fairly easy. I also unbolted the strut so I could move the hub around and then the axle just pulls right out. You might need to have something under the inner joint because some gear oil did run out when the axle came out.

by **TxBmbleBee** » Wed Sep 30, 2009 7:54 pm

i got mine from oreillys, i gave them my old one and they knocked off a lot of the price (core charge basically)

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