How to replace the front CV Axle 2011-2017 Toyota Camry

Chapter 1:

Set up

Step 1/1

Turn your engine off and set the parking brake.

Chapter 2:

Tips

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We recommend loosening the nut on the end of the transmission once the vehicle is on the ground.

Chapter 2:

Step 2/2

If your vehicle is equipped with aluminum rims, you will need to remove the wheel first before you can remove the central rim cover.

Chapter 3:

Lift the vehicle

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Use a breaker bar and a 30mm socket to unblock the nut on the end of the CV axle.

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Loosen the stud bolts on the front wheels.

Chapter 3:

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Lift the front of your vehicle. Place the vehicle on the jack stands.

Chapter 3:

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Don’t forget to put the wheels under the vehicle!

Chapter 3:

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Finish unscrewing the nut on the end of the CV axle.

Chapter 4:

Remove the caliper assembly

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It is now necessary to remove the caliper assembly.Turn the disc outwards, this will facilitate the following steps.

Chapter 4:

Step 2/5

Using a socket wrench and a 17mm socket, unscrew the two holding screws on the caliper mount.

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Step 3/5

Tip: attach a piece of electrical cable, or a hook, to one of the strut spring coils

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Remove the caliper assembly, and hang it on the hook.

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Step 5/5

Then remove the disc.

Chapter 5:

Remove the ABS sensor

Step 1/2

Using a ratchet, an extender and an 10 mm socket, unscrew the ABS sensor’s retaining bolt.

Chapter 5:

Step 2/2

Then, remove the sensor.

Chapter 6:

Loosen the strut foot

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Brush the 2 strut foot bolts, then spray them with penetrating oil.

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Step 2/5

Next, using a ratchet, a 22mm socket and a 22mm wrench to prevent the bolt from rotating, unscrew the strut foot nuts.

Chapter 6:

Step 3/5

Then remove the bolts.You can use a pin punch and a hammer to help you remove them.

Chapter 6:

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Separate the strut foot from the wheel knuckle by prying it using a large screwdriver.

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Step 5/5

Then shift the wheel knuckle by disengaging it from the front CV axle.

Chapter 7:

Remove the CV axle

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Use a crowbar to pry the CV axle out of the gearbox.

Chapter 7:

Step 2/2

Then pull the CV axle out completely.It might prove difficult to extract.

Chapter 8:

Put the CV axle back

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Take the new CV axle and unscrew the nut supplied with it.

Chapter 8:

Step 2/7

Reinsert the CV axle into the gearbox.

Chapter 8:

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You must now fit the CV axle back into the wheel knuckle.

Chapter 8:

Step 4/7

Insert the wheel knuckle into the strut foot.

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Step 5/7

Replace the bolts.Then screw the nuts back on, by hand at first.

Chapter 8:

Step 6/7

Screw the strut foot nuts back on until they make contact, using a ratchet, a 22mm socket, and a 22mm wrench to prevent the bolt from rotating.

Chapter 8:

Step 7/7

Finish tightening using a torque wrench.

Chapter 9:

Put the ABS sensor back

Step 1/3

Before installing the ABS sensor, we recommend that you thoroughly clean its location using a wire brush.

Chapter 9:

Step 2/3

Insert the sensor into its housing.

Chapter 9:

Step 3/3

Then, retighten the retaining bolt.

Chapter 10:

Put the caliper assembly back

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Reinstall the brake disc.

Chapter 10:

Step 2/5

You can now re-install the caliper assembly.And screw it back on.

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Finish tightening using a torque wrench.

Chapter 10:

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Don’t forget to remove the cable that you used to hold the caliper assembly together.

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Replace the hub nut.

Chapter 11:

Put the vehicle back on the ground

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Then, you will be able to put the wheels back on your vehicle.

Chapter 11:

Step 2/6

Put the car back on the ground and block the wheels properly.

Chapter 11:

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Finish tightening the hub nut once the vehicle is on the ground, using a torque wrench.

Chapter 11:

Step 4/6

Crimp the nut on the end of the transmission using a pin punch and a hammer.

Chapter 11:

Step 5/6

Put the central rim cover back on.

Chapter 11:

Step 6/6

Operation complete.