1993 Toyota Previa CV Joint O/S

1993 TOYOTA PREVIA
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DAVEMATTIN
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1993 Toyota Previa Four Wheel Drive Manual

Hi i have conflicting advice on the purchase of a CV joint for theabove vehivcle, in as much some say i need to buy the axle as its not possile to just replace the CV could you please advise as to the path i should take.

Many Thanks.
David
May 20, 2009 at 10:12 PM
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MMPRINCE4000
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While you can replace the CV joint, it would probably cost a lot more than either a new or reman'd complete assy, and the joint may be damaged beyond repair.

A reman'd CV axle will run $50-60 (exchange) and a new one can run $75-100. So it is far easier/cheaper to replace the entire axle.
May 21, 2009 at 12:23 AM
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DAVEMATTIN
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I have bought a replacment cv axle but after taking the old one off and attempting to put on the new one its too long, i compressed them both and the new one is about 3inches too long i got back to the dealer he said there is only one, is there anything i am not doing correctly
Jun 16, 2009 at 10:38 PM
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MMPRINCE4000
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Did you get the right side (left/right), unless the axles are equal length there would be a left and right.
Jun 16, 2009 at 11:49 PM
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