Tacoma Front CV Axle Shaft Pair, 4WD 2005-2018

A pair of complete front CV half-shafts for Toyota's IFS 4WD platform: 2005-2018 Tacoma 4WD/PreRunner-style independent front, 2003-2023 4Runner, 2007-2014 FJ Cruiser, 2003-2009 Lexus GX470 and 2010-2023 GX460. Left and right use the same shaft on these trucks, so the pair is two identical units.

Cross-references: 66-5235, Toyota 43430-04070 and 43430-60060. Each shaft comes assembled with inner and outer joints, boots and grease. These are a common replacement on lifted trucks, where the extra joint angle tears boots early - if your truck is lifted, check that the shaft matches your lift before ordering.

Install: remove the wheel, hub cap and axle nut, pull the cotter and nut, separate the lower ball joint or tie rod as needed, pry the inner joint out of the front differential side gear, and slide the outer stub from the hub. Install the new shaft with a fresh circlip seated in the diff, torque the axle nut, and top off front differential gear oil.

Replace front axle shafts when you hear clicking or popping while turning (worn outer CV joint), feel a shudder under acceleration that follows road speed, or find grease thrown around the inside of the wheel from a torn boot. Once a boot splits, water and grit get into the joint and wear it out quickly, so if one side has failed it usually makes sense to do both - they have the same miles on them. This listing is a pair, so both sides are covered in one order.