How to replace a CV joint | 80 Series Landcruiser

This is a bit different from our usual style of videos. I prefer to focus on travel but I needed to replace the front drivers side CV joint on our 80 series Landcruiser so I thought I'd film and share it. This is an in depth look at how to remove and replace a CV (constant velocity joint) in a solid axle 4x4. It was a learning experience for me and I hope it'll help other people having a go at repairing and maintaining their 4x4's too.
Let us know if you found it helpful.
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[@JoshLC80]

Awesome video. I just broke mine today so your video is a huge help.

[@VentureOffroadAustralia4x4]

It sucks to break a CV but it's gonna happen to most of us sooner or later. I'm glad the video was a help.

[@KevinPaulineNeal]

Thanks mate. Doing mine today in Nelson NZ.
Good to watch this first.

[@VentureOffroadAustralia4x4]

Thanks. I hope the video made the job a little easier and your CV swap went smoothly. Enjoy the tracks.

[@T4Trading-i6v]

Cheers for the video much appreciated. Great work and a massive help! The FASK2 pack I got has the outer seal as well but I didn't see it in your video? Did I miss something?

[@VentureOffroadAustralia4x4]

Hey, that's a good observation. The outer seal sits in the back of the rotor/hub assembly behind the inner wheel bearing. At 27:46 I mentioned that I wasn't touching the wheel bearing because it had been replaced about a year ago. That's the reason I didn't use or make mention of the out seal. I would only replace it, if changing the wheel bearing or if the seal looked damaged. Hope your CV replacement went well.

[@conorg7559]

Absolute hero

[@VentureOffroadAustralia4x4]

I don't know about hero! Just having a go.

[@Chicocroata]

I love the way you separated the CV from the Axle..so easy..👏🏻👏🏻
I’ve seen others weld up a a flat base around a large steel pipe..for something they’re hardly ever going to use again it’s too much time invested..

[@VentureOffroadAustralia4x4]

Thanks. It was a case of Hmmm, what do I have available and what would I do in the bush with limited tools.

[@elpatudo3670]

Can't fix itself. When it's time it's time. 🍻🤙🏽

[@VentureOffroadAustralia4x4]

Right you are. Over 25 years old original parts.

[@THE_MASK_REAL_ONE]

Omg life saver thankyou .

[@VentureOffroadAustralia4x4]

No worries. Good luck.

[@darrenking3530]

Well done mate 👍..

[@VentureOffroadAustralia4x4]

Thanks. Always handy to be able to maintain a vehicle yourself.