1988 Toyota Truck 4x4 half shaft removal/install

[lovetowrenchit]

HI
1988 Toyota Truck 4x4 original owner 217,000 miles
I'm looking for more in depth info (that my OTC manual can't provide) on how to remove and replace the half shaft cv axles. I'm working on this truck for my Boss, trying to help him out.

I have done my own 95 4runner half shafts years ago, and remember it was a PITA, because the OTC manual didn't provide much info on the procedure, so it took me all day to do.

thanks for any help. I appreciate it, and any pics would be a great help

thanks again:)

[Scott]

EVERY thing is on the forum so if you hunt for it you will find step by step instuctions.

[lovetowrenchit]

EVERY thing is on the forum so if you hunt for it you will find step by step instuctions.

thanks Scott! I'm in searching mode as I'm typing this

[Mud Dog]

Hi Dwayne, you can also try YouTube, they have some neat clips on this subject (those by "WheeliePete" are pretty good.)

[lovetowrenchit]

Hi Dwayne, you can also try YouTube, they have some neat clips on this subject (those by "WheeliePete" are pretty good.)

cool...thanks! I'll check that out "WheeliePete" ? ok, I'll go search

[niclemaitre]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3Y5bQG ... AB3AD7C1AE" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[lovetowrenchit]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3Y5bQG ... AB3AD7C1AE

I appreciate the link, but this truck has cv axles, like my 95 had. I think I found some useful information , thought I would share the link
http://www.yotatech.com/f116/cv-ball-jo ... es-158106/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[lovetowrenchit]

Well, after 26 years, I'm doing the 1st cv axle removal/installation and new shocks on the front of this Toyota. I believe they are original parts

[niclemaitre]

FYI the cv joints in the front axle on SFA Toyotas are called Birfield Joints. Its a type of cv joint.

[LouisZ]

Same as our IFS Hilux's There in the US you got the Models way ahead of us and with better options. I think yours called the Tacoma?

[lovetowrenchit]

I have worked on Barfield joints before, much easier than removing the cv axles imo

[lovetowrenchit]

Same as our IFS Hilux's There in the US you got the Models way ahead of us and with better options. I think yours called the Tacoma?

not sure bout U.S. getting better options, seems like the Japanese do Lol, they build some Tacoma's in the U.S., and I believe the Tacoma Brand came out in year 95 1/2

here is a few good videos to watch, some of you may already watch them

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[LouisZ]

Yup that one we saw. Your guys got the nicer option of engins. Here you only got the 2.2lt and 2.4lt with the carbs, there you had the 2.4lt on the SFA as the Efi and then later the 2.4 Efi turbo.

But in al these Hiluxes are still great and well known for its durability.

[lovetowrenchit]

Yup that one we saw. Your guys got the nicer option of engins. Here you only got the 2.2lt and 2.4lt with the carbs, there you had the 2.4lt on the SFA as the Efi and then later the 2.4 Efi turbo.

But in al these Hiluxes are still great and well known for its durability.

I agree...tough trucks

[lovetowrenchit]

Well, I think I will bring this thread to a close...

I have completed the cv axle removal, and replacement, along with new front shocks, and steering damper. It took all day Saturday to do the job...but it is done...
thanks for all the input/help I appreciate it.

I will not be a stranger here...I will be lurking around, snooping, and having fun.

thanks again
Cheers!!

[Mud Dog]

Well, I think I will bring this thread to a close...

I have completed the cv axle removal, and replacement, along with new front shocks, and steering damper. It took all day Saturday to do the job...but it is done...
thanks for all the input/help I appreciate it.

I will not be a stranger here...I will be lurking around, snooping, and having fun.

thanks again
Cheers!!