05 prius driveshaft GONE

guys, if you wanna get all terms specific, the part in question is commonly called:
-half shaft
-cv shaft
-cv axle
-drive axle


don't risk the generation swap on the part, not sure if they're interchangeable. the 2g grew over the classic.

are you talking about the big 30mm axle nut that's so hard to get off? you have to get that off to take the axle out of the hub. so for that one, you'll note there is a notch in the axle where part of the nut has been knocked in ("staked") to lock it in place. you really need to knock that out so that it's back out past the level of the threads. it's not such a big deal since you're replacing the axle, but it will make it easier to take it off. other than that, it's just brute force. recommend taking the center cap out of the wheel, putting the wheel back on, setting the car down, and then trying to take the nut off. assuming you're working with just the one side jacked up, you've got the other side tire on the ground. when you're turning one nut to the left, you're turning the other tire right and shifting the whole car front to back- you're losing a ton of torque doing that. setting it back down helps you use the weight of the car, resistance of both tires, and the park mechanism to hold it all in place. the only way you're getting that off with just one side jacked up is with an impact wrench.

do not put the wheel back on the car and set it back down without the axle in and torqued down! you can fry wheel bearings that way. just break that nut free and jack it back up.

good luck!

 

to get the nut off go to a rental store and get a 3/4" electric impact wrench and a socket to fit it. To re-install the new axle you'll probably have to pull the lower control arm to get enough clearance to put the inner joint back in the diffy. While your at it you might consider a new seal on the diffy as well. You will lose WS out of the case for sure so have a pan under it or consider draining the PSD unit before you create a monster mess.

 

There's a reason they're called "salvage".

How much money and time are you willing to put into it?

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Godiva @ Jul 9 2007, 10:59 PM) [snapback]475915[/snapback]</div>

I am sure he does not need another jab in the ribs on this one. He seems to be struggling. Salvage does mean extra work and the people that buy them usually know that. I am one of those people......

For the OP. Can you take a picture of the shaft that is stuck in the transmission/Hybrid Synergy Drive/Power Split Device? How much of the CV shaft is still sticking out of the tranny? You will need to pull sharply on the remainder of the CV shaft that is still sticking out to remove it. There is a clip/ring that holds the shaft in place inside. Again....remember to put a pan under the tranny to collect the fluid that drains out and buy some more fluid to replace that fluid with after you get the new shaft installed. Be sure to check the shaft seal(the rubber device that holds the fluid in to make sure it does not have a nick/scar/tear in it. You may need to replace it if it is damaged. Usually you can pry the seal out with a screwdriver....be careful not to score the metal underneath the seal when doing this. If the seal needs replaced then find a socket that is about the same diameter as the metal portion of the seal to tap it in lightly. You might be able to get the seal from Advance/pepboys/Oreileys.. if not then the dealer will have one...Seals are inexpensive....Scratches in the tranny are very expensive. I hope this all helps.

D Rock

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(statultra @ Jul 11 2007, 09:04 AM) [snapback]476738[/snapback]</div>

I really do not know what package mine is yet but I will give details. 2005 with 14,137 miles.
Navigation, Alloy wheels, 6 disc changer, upgraded JBL speaker system, Bluetooth, Cloth seats, reverse camera in the rear view mirror, Smart Key System, color is millinneium silver, Price paid is $14,000. About $8,000 less than o used non salvage vehicle with 35K more miles on it than mine. That was the out the door price as this small rebuildable dealer did not charge all the extra fees... The only problem is that I purchased the car in NC and GA does not recognize any of the DMV inspections completed on the vehicle so I have to trailer the vehicle to Athens, GA and pay $193 for the DMV inspection. $75 for inspection and $118 for the title request/payment. After this is complete and I wait the 2-3 weeks for the GA title to arrive I can get a plate and register the vehicle. Gives me plenty of time for all the electrical mods I want to do on my own without KITS might I add. All the paint and body work has been completed and the car looks and drives like it is new. I can't stand all the money wars that states play on each other. It is quite a racket. Patiently waiting for my inspection date on july 25th. BTW. If you are thinking about buying a rebuildable then I suggest you have cash available as a bank or lending instution will not finance a salvage vehicle.
D Rock
D Rock