Tofer

so last weekend i was out wheeling got stuck and shattered my CV axle... took it apart, autozone replaced it for free, but now i started to replace the axle and i notced that in the process of driving around in 4wd wiht a busted axle (i didnt know what i did till later...) there were some good scrapes in the axle houseing....








now i am hoping that i can just pack it full of grease and call it good, or does it require more attention to it and i need to take it in.

i am hoping to get it done today, if i can... please let me know what you think.

Tofer

bump? anyone know if its a good idea to throw a bunch of grease in it and call it good?

Tofer

ok well its dark now and nobody has given me any ideas.... so i guess tomorrow i will just grease it up and call it good.... please if anyone has an idea let me know, i dont want to ruin anyting and have to do it again....

96LtdYota

looking at those pics, i would say dont just put grease in and keep driving, you might want to hold out for a little while longer and maybe bump this thread a few times...

Tofer

Bump... any suggestions?

jimbo74

bump any suggestions?

4Hummer

That doesnt look good !

Replace the races and bearings. I think you should be OKAY.

BUMP

Reldnew

You need to replace, at the very least, the bronze bushings on the inside and outside of the spindle. There is a roller/needle bearing upgrade I believe. Check the maint section for an article called "Spindle Bearing Replacement"
by Jim Rockford.

frankenrunner

you'll need to have the axle housing refinished as replacing the bearings & such will only serve to have them eaten up by the scraps & groving that occurred while you were wheeling around with it after it was originally damaged.
in other words, you'll only be throwing money away stuffing new bearings in that damaged hub so, if you can't get it refinished, you should get it replaced, which is probally the cheapest route to go.
good luck,

-f-

Tofer

autozone, the stealership and a local 4wd shop said the spindle shaft housing is shot, and i need to replace the whole thing.... found it at TaP Recycling for 50 bucks so i am going to pick it up on thrusday. (toyota Town wanted $314)