Is passenger drive axle hard to change?

[DeathBeard]

Hey all,

I have a 2010 liftback with only 14K miles. I noticed after changing my oil, the passenger side axle has a blown boot (next to trans)..I don't trust the dealers here, namely their lack of professionalism and inept attitude. Is there a walkthrough on how to do this? Thanks in advance, all advice is appreciated. Also I was looking online and the price of the oem units are almost $400 dollars, any place online that you know of that sells oem units for less? My experience with Cardone (aftermarket) is crap

[CTScott]

On the Yaris both are relatively easy. The "Drive Shaft" section of the service manual explains the process (download from the Micro Image forum: http://www.microimageonline.com/forums/showthread.php/4232-YARIS-FILES).

Basically, you drain the tranny, remove the wheel, remove the axle nut, disconnect the tie rod end, stabilizer link, and ball joint, pull the steering knuckle off of the shaft, and then pop the drive shaft out of the tranny. When I did Crashy's, the hardest part was getting the axle nut off.

As for replacements, I bought a junkyard one for $50 off ebay that was in perfect shape.

[oliveskate]

It'll be under warranty. Just get it done for free, like I did.
If they fu*k anything up on it, make them fix it.
When I got warranty stuff done on mine, I bring it in, it's fixed the same day and cleaned. Never had a problem yet *knock on wood*

[DebbyM46227]

I think it's kind of dumb to spend your own money on something that is a warranty issue. Find a different dealer.

[DeathBeard]

You guys are right I am going to the dealer tomorrow and make it their problem. Hopefully won't get any grief on the tein stech springs

[bronsin]

Or just check the fasteners for tightness a month later...

[Exiwolfman]

By removing the two strut bolts one gets enuf room to take out the spindle, no need for lower ball joint and tie rod ... I think lol on the tie rod ball joint for sure


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