Thank you for posting this video, I recently had a slip of my tool when trying to remove ball joint in front left, and it caused the large seal on the outer boot to slip off and i tried to repair it with an aftermarket clamp Next day i smell grease and see that its been leaking from the boot all over the inside of the wheel. The aftermarket clamp i used was more narrow than the original clamp. I just got the boot kit from Toyota because even tho my boots are fine, i need new clips and grease, and the only way to get new grease is to buy the kit. This video showed me exactly how to use the clips that came in the new set. Thank you
In the first 30 seconds, you described the 97 Rav4 my wife just bought. CV boots are GONE. Left strut is soaked in strut oil that's leaked out. This explains why the car clicks turning left or right and the front suspension bottoms out. 265,000 kilometers on the odometer. So! I'm doing everything. Im also replacing the head gasket and refreshing the top end. Laping the valves and new valve stem seals. The car does run good.
Yes, that's the unfortunate reality of having a 26 year old car. Everything will be worn out. You'll need new springs for sure. You might want to consider the Old Man Emu lift springs. You'll get better ground clearance and it's the same price as buying normal springs. Make sure to buy only Toyota parts. I've had to remove almost every Autozone part I've installed so far. One of my next projects is fixing my front suspension AGAIN. The front fenders are at different heights and I suspect my Autozone struts have something to do with it. Original Toyota CV axles can be as much as $500 each, so you can save some money by going to the junkyard. If you find CV axles with boots that are NOT torn yet, they'll likely be good as new.
you keep saying the impact driver is to weak xD, its because its a driver, you should buy a Impact Wrench, has much torque, you will definitly fell the diference. Great video!!! am learning a lot with you about my 4doors 1997 japanese version.
This is not just the best video I have seen for an auto procedure, it is the best DIY video I have seen on any topic! Congratulations and thanks for your excellent vid!
Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it! I have a whole video series on the first generation RAV4, so be sure to check out the other videos if you haven't yet.
Thank you Paul for this video. I have a Daily driver 1998 RAV4 5speed 4WD that I bought in 2001. This video series has helped me so much! I refer to your videos for all my RAV4 maintenance needs. 👍
Paul: “Take a moment to appreciate how good this cv joint is” me (who barely knows what a cv joint is): “Yes, it looks beautiful, incredible, magnificent”
Jokes aside, I happen to have a 97 rav4, and happen to work at an auto parts. Poor thing already has 330k miles on it, i can tell it needs new engine mounts, but aside that it’s pretty great. I’ve been trying to learn as much as I can, so I can do maintenance on it myself. And your videos are great, mine is a Fwd, A/T so there’s some differences here and there, overall tho, best TH-camr when it comes to teaching me about my own car. Thank you Paul.
Thanks! I'm glad you like the videos. I try to make things as detailed as possible. I might be doing engine mounts soon on mine too. I suspect the mounts may be the reason my exhaust flex pipe under the engine keeps breaking.
Awesome information Paul! Love how you're very humble to correct yourself very very openly so.... It provides a level of trust to you & your videos. I'm exceptionally capable mechanically wise but love watching your videos for tid bits that i pick up.... Your videos are exceptionally "technically correct" too, - of which i think is of the utmost importance on utube tutorial videos. Peopleare watching them to learn how to do stuff, probably very very often for the first time & you have excellent audio, verbal & camera technique. Exceptionally "polished productions"!!! Well done. Keep them coming! I think people appreciate you & your ability very very much! Rav4'er in N.Z. with a 96' ex J.D.M factory 3SGE (180 h.p.) Manual @ 270'000km.
Hey Paul, my rav has the exact same ¨klunk¨...can you believe 2 different mechanics have not figured out what it is....I wish you lived in Costa Rica man.....
Yay! Finally something for the ravie amazing video as always! For fluids I use royal purple. It's a racing oil and double the price. But, I have had no issues what so ever. And it has alot of cleaning agents, so the insides will look nice and pretty over time of usage.
Good video, thank you. I didn't realise you needed to use as much grease as that. I'm in the middle of doing mine now (Nissan Xtrail), I've fitted 3 aftermarket drive shafts (of axles in the US) and each one us causing vibrating when driving, so I'm replacing the boots on the originals instead!
Thanks for this video. It’s just got me out of a really tricky situation. I am replacing a snapped rear trailing arm on the driveway which I would really rather not be doing! Greetings from the UK
@@LabCoatPaul Yes, although not quite as bad as it used to be because cars are better protected now. In this case, it was a combination of age, rust and a loose slab on the road.
I love your videos! I have a 99 Rav4 and have no intention of replacing the CV axles or re-booting them, but I freakin watched this whole video anyway. It's your fault for making such engaging content! ;-) I do, however, plan on replacing my suspension because I'm pretty sure it's all original still. As I recall, you replaced your suspension so I'll check that video out. Keep up the great videos!
@@LabCoatPaul Since I commented, my driver’s door window controller seems to be failing. It’s a 4-door. Have you had to replace your power window motor assembly?
I have a 1999 RAV4 I’m rebuilding the engine on right now. I also have a 2010 Honda elite too. I bought new not rebuilt cardone axle’s for the front when I put it back together. Hopefully they aren’t garbage. I’ve learned my lesson with autozone parts too.
Sounds like we have similar tastes in vehicles. The Honda Elite is the best scooter ever! Good luck with your axles. I heard some aftermarket axles are OK.
I don't have a rav4 I have a 02 Highlander 4wd but the rear cv axle looks similar so thank you for the explanation on the parts. My p.s axle is clunking and I could find anything on the replacement
Thanks! It's been a journey with this RAV4. I guess I bought the perfect car. Not for driving of course, but it's definitely the right car for making repair videos.
That backlash that your getting am wandering if its not really the Cv joint causing the issue, but the actually driveshaft where the front and rear drive shafts connect. the bearing there is sealed and connects the two. mine was sealed the boot that was covering it was worn out. I notice that when I pack it with grease I dont get that thud anymore but cant find the boot to cover it back so after awhile the grease comes out and the back lash gets worse.I think it might be that would like if u were able to check it out and see.
Hello Paul! I really like your videos, I have a 1997 RAV4 truck and your videos have helped me a lot. I would like to know what size of tires your truck uses, I like them for mine. Thank you!
Hey Paul, great videos. In this one - is that amount of play in the diff (where the prop shaft inserts) considered normal? Mine has similar and clunks when going into reverse or drive.. cheers
Hey Paul i have a 99 rav4 manual 4doors 4x4 i love it but the posts that hold the subframe are getting rusted pretty bad and fast like u mentioned … do u have any ideas on how to fix it ? Or any replacements that can be welded
Came across your videos a while ago and your videos have been great source of information. Your videos have encouraged me to do something to me 1996 2DR Automatic. I'm front on my Axles right now but I'm running into a problem of inserting the new Axel on the Passenger side. I seem to be running into an issue where something is stopping it to go all the way in. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
First and second generation Toyota RAV4 with manual or automatic transmissions will have the same CV axles. I don't know if they're used on other cars.
Hi Paul, would love to see you install LED spotlights/light bar if that's something you'd consider for a video. I certainly am but not sure where to start...
Light bars are easy! I'm still working through the mountain of repairs my car needs before I add any accessories. If I add a light bar, it will be attached to a brush guard or roof rack.
@@tomnethercott That seems way too high. Replacing the CV axles takes 1/2 hour per side in the rear, and less than 1 hour per side in the front. Replacing the boots is very time consuming. That takes 1 hour labor per axle. If you replace and rebuild all the axles like I did, that's 7 hours of labor.
Hey! Thanks for the great videos! Apparently now it became clear to me what kind of blows to the rear axle when starting the car .. But I have a question! on A / T transmissions, oil is poured into the transfer case not only into the transmission, but what he himself poured! gl5 75w-90. We are waiting for new videos!
Hey Pau, I have had the exact same problem with my two door rav 96, three different mechanics have tried to fix or minimize this sound by adjusting the diferential internal components but nothing changed. I am very frustrated as I love my rav and have invested a tone of money already on it, should we change the rear axels to fix the play on the diferential yoke?
You can buy a complete factory service manual at emanualonline: click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=aNQbyV/mU5Q&mid=46180&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.emanualonline.com%2Fcars%2Ftoyota%2Frav4%2F1997-toyota-rav4-service-repair-manual-software-emo-47924.html
Thanks for watching! The CV axles should be available at a junkyard, if they have any RAV4. Try ordering the CV boot kit from your local Toyota dealer. I order my parts from www.toyotapartsdeal.com I don't know if they ship to Brasil.
Thank you for posting this video,
I recently had a slip of my tool when trying to remove ball joint in front left, and it caused the large seal on the outer boot to slip off and i tried to repair it with an aftermarket clamp
Next day i smell grease and see that its been leaking from the boot all over the inside of the wheel.
The aftermarket clamp i used was more narrow than the original clamp.
I just got the boot kit from Toyota because even tho my boots are fine, i need new clips and grease, and the only way to get new grease is to buy the kit.
This video showed me exactly how to use the clips that came in the new set. Thank you
In the first 30 seconds, you described the 97 Rav4 my wife just bought.
CV boots are GONE. Left strut is soaked in strut oil that's leaked out. This explains why the car clicks turning left or right and the front suspension bottoms out.
265,000 kilometers on the odometer.
So!
I'm doing everything.
Im also replacing the head gasket and refreshing the top end. Laping the valves and new valve stem seals.
The car does run good.
Yes, that's the unfortunate reality of having a 26 year old car. Everything will be worn out.
You'll need new springs for sure. You might want to consider the Old Man Emu lift springs. You'll get better ground clearance and it's the same price as buying normal springs. Make sure to buy only Toyota parts. I've had to remove almost every Autozone part I've installed so far. One of my next projects is fixing my front suspension AGAIN. The front fenders are at different heights and I suspect my Autozone struts have something to do with it.
Original Toyota CV axles can be as much as $500 each, so you can save some money by going to the junkyard. If you find CV axles with boots that are NOT torn yet, they'll likely be good as new.
I drive an 1998 toyota rav 4 with about 190 thousand miles and your vids have giving me lot more information about rav 4s then ever thanks!
you keep saying the impact driver is to weak xD, its because its a driver, you should buy a Impact Wrench, has much torque, you will definitly fell the diference. Great video!!! am learning a lot with you about my 4doors 1997 japanese version.
This is not just the best video I have seen for an auto procedure, it is the best DIY video I have seen on any topic! Congratulations and thanks for your excellent vid!
Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it! I have a whole video series on the first generation RAV4, so be sure to check out the other videos if you haven't yet.
Thank you Paul for this video. I have a Daily driver 1998 RAV4 5speed 4WD that I bought in 2001. This video series has helped me so much! I refer to your videos for all my RAV4 maintenance needs. 👍
That's awesome! Thanks for watching all the videos.
Paul: “Take a moment to appreciate how good this cv joint is”
me (who barely knows what a cv joint is): “Yes, it looks beautiful, incredible, magnificent”
Jokes aside, I happen to have a 97 rav4, and happen to work at an auto parts. Poor thing already has 330k miles on it, i can tell it needs new engine mounts, but aside that it’s pretty great. I’ve been trying to learn as much as I can, so I can do maintenance on it myself. And your videos are great, mine is a Fwd, A/T so there’s some differences here and there, overall tho, best TH-camr when it comes to teaching me about my own car. Thank you Paul.
Thanks! I'm glad you like the videos. I try to make things as detailed as possible. I might be doing engine mounts soon on mine too. I suspect the mounts may be the reason my exhaust flex pipe under the engine keeps breaking.
Thank you for what you do, it's been a great help with my 2000 RAV4! You do an awesome job of explanation!
this is the best video ive ever watched
My favorite Rav4 channel! Thanks for the new video!🙏
Great video I can't stop watching
Awesome information Paul! Love how you're very humble to correct yourself very very openly so.... It provides a level of trust to you & your videos. I'm exceptionally capable mechanically wise but love watching your videos for tid bits that i pick up....
Your videos are exceptionally "technically correct" too, - of which i think is of the utmost importance on utube tutorial videos. Peopleare watching them to learn how to do stuff, probably very very often for the first time & you have excellent audio, verbal & camera technique.
Exceptionally "polished productions"!!!
Well done. Keep them coming! I think people appreciate you & your ability very very much!
Rav4'er in N.Z. with a 96' ex J.D.M factory 3SGE (180 h.p.) Manual @ 270'000km.
Hey Paul, my rav has the exact same ¨klunk¨...can you believe 2 different mechanics have not figured out what it is....I wish you lived in Costa Rica man.....
Wow, you still have it! Love your videos! Just "used" your radio/speaker upgrade video this weekend!
Thanks for all your time and attention to detail !! You are FAB Paul !! Like FAB 4 !!
Yay! Finally something for the ravie amazing video as always! For fluids I use royal purple. It's a racing oil and double the price. But, I have had no issues what so ever. And it has alot of cleaning agents, so the insides will look nice and pretty over time of usage.
Good video, thank you. I didn't realise you needed to use as much grease as that. I'm in the middle of doing mine now (Nissan Xtrail), I've fitted 3 aftermarket drive shafts (of axles in the US) and each one us causing vibrating when driving, so I'm replacing the boots on the originals instead!
Thanks for this video. It’s just got me out of a really tricky situation. I am replacing a snapped rear trailing arm on the driveway which I would really rather not be doing! Greetings from the UK
I'm glad it helped. I hear people in the UK have a lot of problems with rust.
@@LabCoatPaul Yes, although not quite as bad as it used to be because cars are better protected now.
In this case, it was a combination of age, rust and a loose slab on the road.
I believe the technical term for the ridges in the rubber are convolutes.
I love your videos! I have a 99 Rav4 and have no intention of replacing the CV axles or re-booting them, but I freakin watched this whole video anyway. It's your fault for making such engaging content! ;-) I do, however, plan on replacing my suspension because I'm pretty sure it's all original still. As I recall, you replaced your suspension so I'll check that video out. Keep up the great videos!
Thanks for watching! My RAV4 still has plenty of problems, so definitely check back soon for more videos. :)
@@LabCoatPaul Since I commented, my driver’s door window controller seems to be failing. It’s a 4-door. Have you had to replace your power window motor assembly?
@@johnshipps441 Nope, I don't have power windows so I haven't had that problem.
I have a 1999 RAV4 I’m rebuilding the engine on right now. I also have a 2010 Honda elite too. I bought new not rebuilt cardone axle’s for the front when I put it back together. Hopefully they aren’t garbage. I’ve learned my lesson with autozone parts too.
Sounds like we have similar tastes in vehicles. The Honda Elite is the best scooter ever! Good luck with your axles. I heard some aftermarket axles are OK.
Excellent instructional! My friends are inanimate objects too. Haha
Thanks!
Thanks a lot!
This car is beautiful .
Would you like to install rear suspension arms from santa-fe? in Russia this is often practiced
interesting, what purpose does this serve?
@@nickaa827 they are different shapes
@@kobaltvol does it improve the handling
@@nickaa827 increases the clearance under them
@@kobaltvol oh wow that's cool, I've never heard of it in the United States. what year of santa fe model are compatible? can I read more somewhere?
Great video as always!!! Thank you so much for your hard work with the RAV4 😄 Next video, change the rear diff mounts! hahaha
Love your videos! You should become full time You-Tuber
Здравствуйте
И как стало?
Не стучит больше?
Did you do a video on replacing the engine and trans mounts. I can't see any?
Trying figure out what snorkel I can put on my 96 awd 4 door rav 4 it’s a 2.0 motor lmk what u think
I don't have a rav4 I have a 02 Highlander 4wd but the rear cv axle looks similar so thank you for the explanation on the parts. My p.s axle is clunking and I could find anything on the replacement
Your lighting is really good. Multiple softboxes? Camera movement is really good also. Gimbal?
Thanks! Actually I just used my iphone 12 pro with an LED light attached to it.
You are awesome thank you car is looking great!
Thanks! It's been a journey with this RAV4. I guess I bought the perfect car. Not for driving of course, but it's definitely the right car for making repair videos.
4.5 litra to sprzęgło plus dyferencjał??????
❤ we love dude...
Hello Paul, i really need some of your help. How long is the front left axle in millimeters, and yours is without abs right ?
That backlash that your getting am wandering if its not really the Cv joint causing the issue, but the actually driveshaft where the front and rear drive shafts connect. the bearing there is sealed and connects the two. mine was sealed the boot that was covering it was worn out. I notice that when I pack it with grease I dont get that thud anymore but cant find the boot to cover it back so after awhile the grease comes out and the back lash gets worse.I think it might be that would like if u were able to check it out and see.
Muchas gracias, es un tutoríal estupendo.
Hello Paul! I really like your videos, I have a 1997 RAV4 truck and your videos have helped me a lot. I would like to know what size of tires your truck uses, I like them for mine. Thank you!
Make a video on clutch replacement
I will probably do that next year.
@@LabCoatPaul cool
Ja wymieniałem wczoraj 😢 trudny temat
Hey Paul, great videos. In this one - is that amount of play in the diff (where the prop shaft inserts) considered normal? Mine has similar and clunks when going into reverse or drive.. cheers
Hey Paul i have a 99 rav4 manual 4doors 4x4 i love it but the posts that hold the subframe are getting rusted pretty bad and fast like u mentioned … do u have any ideas on how to fix it ? Or any replacements that can be welded
Came across your videos a while ago and your videos have been great source of information. Your videos have encouraged me to do something to me 1996 2DR Automatic. I'm front on my Axles right now but I'm running into a problem of inserting the new Axel on the Passenger side. I seem to be running into an issue where something is stopping it to go all the way in. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
I having the same problem!! what was your solution???
Help!!
What other Toyota's are interchangeable with the 97 RAV4 front cv's??
First and second generation Toyota RAV4 with manual or automatic transmissions will have the same CV axles. I don't know if they're used on other cars.
Hi Paul, would love to see you install LED spotlights/light bar if that's something you'd consider for a video. I certainly am but not sure where to start...
Light bars are easy! I'm still working through the mountain of repairs my car needs before I add any accessories. If I add a light bar, it will be attached to a brush guard or roof rack.
@@LabCoatPaul I got quoted over £500 just for labour to fit one!
@@tomnethercott That seems way too high. Replacing the CV axles takes 1/2 hour per side in the rear, and less than 1 hour per side in the front.
Replacing the boots is very time consuming. That takes 1 hour labor per axle.
If you replace and rebuild all the axles like I did, that's 7 hours of labor.
Hey! Thanks for the great videos! Apparently now it became clear to me what kind of blows to the rear axle when starting the car ..
But I have a question! on A / T transmissions, oil is poured into the transfer case not only into the transmission, but what he himself poured! gl5 75w-90.
We are waiting for new videos!
And hello to you from Russia!
Hi! Yes, on the automatic transmission GL-5 goes in the transfer case, and Toyota Type "T" ATF goes in the transmission.
As of 8/23/23 the front boot kit is discontinued in the usa
Hey Pau, I have had the exact same problem with my two door rav 96, three different mechanics have tried to fix or minimize this sound by adjusting the diferential internal components but nothing changed. I am very frustrated as I love my rav and have invested a tone of money already on it, should we change the rear axels to fix the play on the diferential yoke?
Climb under your RAV4 and twist all the individual parts of your drivetrain to find the play.
Could you do a video on clutch replacement? Trying to replace mine right now and it would really help if i had a tutorial on it👍
That's a big project! I'm planning on doing that next year.
Good video
Sir how about electrical wiring diagram for 1997 rave 4
You can buy a complete factory service manual at emanualonline: click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=aNQbyV/mU5Q&mid=46180&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.emanualonline.com%2Fcars%2Ftoyota%2Frav4%2F1997-toyota-rav4-service-repair-manual-software-emo-47924.html
Link appears not to work anymore??
Doesn't for me....
Other people?
Всё таки колёса терли об арки. У меня 235-70-16 стоят колеса, тоже доробатывал и трут всё равно. Буду еще пилить...
Noooooo, just swapped out my 99 Rav4's Front CV axles with Autozone
What size tires 🛞 are these
225/75R16
Agradeço passar seu conhecimento...moro no Brasil... precisando uma peça desta para meu Toyota rav99....... não encontro
Thanks for watching! The CV axles should be available at a junkyard, if they have any RAV4. Try ordering the CV boot kit from your local Toyota dealer. I order my parts from www.toyotapartsdeal.com I don't know if they ship to Brasil.
the taiwanese ones are made much better