How-to: Tacoma Carrier Bearing Replacement **DETAILED**

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[@Adv4x4]

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[@ronfulford4222]

Never grip a tailshaft tube in a vice to hold it or you may damage it. This will cause imbalance and render the shaft unserviceable.

[@Adv4x4]

This is covered in the video. It was not tightened down hard at all 👌🏼

[@brianb9131]

The yoke on my drive shaft won’t slide off like yours did. It seems to be seized and won’t budge no matter how many times I tap it

[@Adv4x4]

They can be a bit stuck at times unfortunately

[@gregjanzen8851]

This is the best DIY KZbinr video that I've ever seen, and I've see a LOT. This guy knows what he's doing, and knows how to set the cam for explanation. Brilliant instruction, and I'm a 61 year old teacher, so I know instruction. I replaced two u-joints and carrier bearing yesterday. Now, no vibration at all. Thank you adv.4x4 for saving me $$$. Keep them coming, since I have a 2012 Taco with 215000 miles, where thing start to go bad. Cheers!

[@Adv4x4]

Appreciate it Greg glad you found it useful!

[@rubenr.8974]

Hands down the best "how to" video on KZbin.. keep them coming

[@Adv4x4]

Thank you so much! 🙌🏻🙌🏻 hope to provide a lot more useful content

[@rubenr.8974]

@@Adv4x4 more first gens Tacoma stuff please

[@hurricane6014]

I 100% agree! Thanx for this detailed explanation.

[@gregjanzen8851]

rubenr.8974, I totally agree, this is the best DIY KZbinr video that I've ever seen, and I've see a LOT. This guy knows what he's doing, and knows how to set the cam for explanation. Brilliant instruction, and I'm a teacher, so I know instruction. I replaced two u-joints and carrier bearing yesterday. Now, no vibration at all. Thank you adv.4x4 for saving me $$$.

[@hisWACness]

Older video, but so thankful you made it! Thanks so much for the detailed walk-through. Having never delta with u-joints or a carrier bearing, your video made a daunting task seem much more doable. Blessings!

[@Adv4x4]

Appreciate it man!! So glad it helped you out 👍🏼

[@brianbeard3577]

Excellent! Especially showing every second of you doing exactly what needs done. The explanations explaining "Why" are just bonuses. Thank you

[@johnmthews]

I'm replacing mine soon, this video was well done, no talking about stuff, just straight too it and going through the steps. What I like to hear!

[@Adv4x4]

Glad it could help!

[@CalDocky]

Thanks for posting this video. After reading through my FSM I thought this was a task that I would have to pay someone else to do for me, but your explanation from start to finish makes it look like I might be able to do this job myself. Thanks again!

[@Adv4x4]

Glad to hear!! You got this 👍🏼 thanks for watching

[@fambuild]

Just now finished replacing bearing and U-joints on my Tacoma. My truck must be an earlier version as the tabs on the bearing do go into the cross member. The bearing that came out did not have the tabs. Regardless, this is by far the best, most detailed, step-by-step method to getting this job done. Well done and thank you!

[@Adv4x4]

I really appreciate the support 🙏🏻 hope I can deliver more useful content to you in the future. Props to saving money on your DIY repair as well!

[@elgatogordo9523]

Awesome! Thanks for your descriptive and informative video. I’ll be doing this task on my son’s 08 Tacoma while he’s away on deployment 🇺🇸 Before he left, he was noticing extreme vibration at higher highway speeds. Once repaired, a test drive will be mandatory at a nearby 4x4 trail 😎

[@Adv4x4]

Thank you sir! Hope all goes smoothly for you. Be sure to have a u joint on hand for the repair as well. A vibration at highway speed from the driveline could also be that.

[@elgatogordo9523]

Adv4x4 Thanks for the advice 👍

[@antman7431]

Thanks for all of the details, even down to the torque specs. Extremely helpful. And I'm glad I'm not the only one that had to tap in the second clip for the U-joint when re-installing. That sucker just would not get in there

[@Adv4x4]

Not a problem! Glad the video could help you out 👍🏼 thanks for watching

[@user-yz7ec3cn5t]

I wish I had found your site a long time ago. I needed to replace a carrier bearing on my Toyota Tacoma. What a help you were. Thanks for putting this info on the website.

[@Adv4x4]

Glad it could help George!

[@RuffRoadDesigns]

Finally a good quality video with clear instructions and no extra BS. Thanks!

[@Adv4x4]

No problem thanks for watching!

[@primitivebob8781]

I'm a big fan of double wrenches for extra simple leverage. You are the first mechanic I've seen employ the trick. I'm sure that more do. Thanks for the vid.

[@Adv4x4]

Gotta get creative at times to get the job done! I use it at work often. Can’t always get a rachet and socket into places. Glad you liked the video!

[@daveweber9737]

Stupid question....why didn't you just use the impact to undo the four bolts at the pumpkin?

[@Adv4x4]

Not everyone has access to air tools and I wanted to show how to do the job with basic tools 👍🏼

[@daveweber9737]

@@Adv4x4 Got it. Thanks.

[@DNukinFutz]

Well done! Very informative. Never done one but after watching that I’m confident I can do one. Been around the shop all my life and done my own stuff. As much as I can anyway.

[@TheSnowflakemt]

I RARELY ever ever comment on a video. But this was incredibly detailed, informative, well photographed, just so well done. Thank you so much! A shop here tried to charge me $2k for my carrier bearing(they said the entire driveshaft had to be replaced because the carrier bearing can’t be removed) and wheel hub bearing. Definitely will be trying to handle this myself thanks to your tutorial! Going from $2k to a couple hundred, thank you sir

[@Adv4x4]

Awesome! I’m glad it helped you out. Good luck on your carrier bearing and thanks for watching!

[@daveweber9737]

Hell you can get an entire replacement driveshaft ready to go for about $550 + shipping online.

[@WhoFlungPoo2024]

@@daveweber9737 If you have the $550.

[@Survey_gos]

@@daveweber9737 I'm finding $300-400 for an entire driveshaft w/ new u-bolts & Carrier Bearing that bolts right up, seems like the best was to go.. idk

[@daveweber9737]

@@Survey_gos Where from? The cheapest I found was $500 shipped.

[@sandman2345]

Thnx man. Your video helped me out Keep up the good work! Replaced all three U joints and the carrier bearing. 292,000 miles on my ‘07

[@fasteddie9475]

One of the better videos of a carrier bearing replacement! One thing I would add is to smack the driveshaft by the u joint after installing the u joint to release the tension on the part due to pressing in the joint to the shaft. Ypu are a really good technician, keep up the great work.

[@Adv4x4]

Thank you sir I appreciate it! It’s been a Few years since I made the video. But If I remember right I covered that in this? I could be wrong. But that’s standard procedure for me! Thanks for watching!

[@fasteddie9475]

@@Adv4x4 I just watched video again and you tapped the cir clips in , not really smacking the shaft housing, but are a better mechanic than I will ever be, THX, Ed

[@suvijakengr3374]

Thank for your Professionalism from Thailand.

[@Adv4x4]

Thank you for the kind words! 🙌🏻

[@cstiffy1]

Good job, I just ordered my carrier bearing, I will be doing this next weekend. I have access to a 60 ton press but it is not at the same location. I liked the way you removed the u joint caps and the carrier bearing (controlled taps), without beating them up too much. I 'am going to try this first to save some time. Thanks, Chris

[@Adv4x4]

Thanks Chris! Just another tip, Although possible without a bench vice it is definitely the way to do it. Esp to get the carrier bearing itself off. Something I should have mentioned in the video was to not tighten the vice excessively on the driveshaft to avoid denting or damaging it. Good luck with your install and if you have any questions or need advice feel free to DM me on Instagram or Facebook you can find me on there @jbrochu_ I'll do my best to help!

[@jasonbarnes5282]

@@Adv4x4 A 3 jaw puller works well to get the yoke off and the bearing as well. Unfortunately, where I live in Northern Michigan, parts dont slide off with a few taps of a deadblow like they do in places that don't liberally salt the roads. ;)

[@vitoscatigno4207]

Nice video, this guy knows what he's doing, I have taken driveshafts apart, and this is a piece of cake!

[@Ehart113]

Thanks a lot man! Just did mine. Watched your video along the way and everything went smoothly.

[@Adv4x4]

That’s what I like to hear! Good work.

[@zac1157]

Excellent tutorial! I appreciate the meticulous details. Thank you.

[@Adv4x4]

Glad it could help man!

[@samcast1005]

This was a great video. I got the carrier bearing and all 3 u-joints replaced. Thank you very much

[@Adv4x4]

So glad to hear it helped 👌🏼

[@billgraham5609]

At right over 200k mine bit the dust, thanks doing it this weekend, and for the help I subscribed

[@jimanderson5262]

Very good! Makes the job much easier! Thank you for the details.

[@Adv4x4]

Of course!

[@jacobschaafs7727]

Great video. Detailed just right amount. Thank you!

[@Adv4x4]

Glad it helped! Thank you for watching!!

[@eljefeslash]

Great video! I need to do this on my 2004 Tacoma, so I'm assuming it will be very similar. I was very intimidated by the u-joint removal/replacement part of this, but you did a great job explaining that, and I think I can tackle that now. One thing that may be an issue for me on the replacement carrier bearing (already en route to my house) is that part that sticks up on each side of the top. I have a carrier bearing drop (spacers) installed currently (to help w/ vibes after lifting the truck), and it looks like those "ledges" slide over that bracket that the bearing screws into. Thank you for taking the time to film this!

[@Adv4x4]

Hey no problem! With a 2004 Tacoma I don’t believe you have to even take apart the ujoint itself. I think it’s a double Cardan joint with a flange that unbolts giving you access to the large but you need to remove to slide the flange off and remove carrier bearing itself

[@eljefeslash]

@@Adv4x4 yep, I just looked, and you're absolutely right! That should make it even easier. I've had some random, violent shaking under the floorboard (no specific speeds but recently happened while on the interstate), and I'm hoping this solves the problem. There isn't a ton of play in the carrier bearing, but it can't hurt to install a new one anyway.

[@vikingtrad3r]

Thnx for making this. Looks pretty easy as far as car maintenance goes. Will order the part from the dealer though as ive read a few reviews of these dorman parts not lasting.

[@Adv4x4]

Thanks! Goodluck on your repair!

[@edwinoliveras8221]

Thanks for this very helpful video. Now I feel I'm ready to do my 2002 Tacoma truck. Your friend from Puerto Rico , Edwin Oliveras

[@Adv4x4]

Hey Edwin! You should be able to do your carrier bearing on a 1st gen Tacoma without taking apart the ujoint 👍🏼

[@mrskipdiggidy2725]

Safety glasses bro! Awesome video,thank you

[@tristenbeard2390]

thanks for the great video! helped me replace all my ujoints and carrier bearring!

[@Adv4x4]

No problem so glad it helped. That’s what it’s here for!

[@bertweidle1273]

Nice, detailed and clear video. Thanks !

[@Adv4x4]

That was the goal! Thanks for watching

[@johnspanjers2750]

Excellent presentation! Really explained all the little things that make the job easier, yet done correctly! Hats off to ya? Whats next?

[@Adv4x4]

Appreciate the feedback! I have a lot of other diy videos on the channel as well. I’ll be constantly adding them as my truck needs them 👍🏼 maybe throw in some more gear review and camping as well.

[@brianwoodward3485]

Excellent video!!! Really helpful.

[@alexhurst9207]

Amazing video! Helped so much. Thanks brother

[@ctinez28]

Well detailed. Thank you for your video. Keep up the good work.

[@Adv4x4]

Appreciate the kind words thanks a lot!

[@pjiri961]

Nice video, took my shafts out to do the same thing , and i am 100% using this video to install the carrier, Thanks!

[@Adv4x4]

Awesome. Thank you for the support! Means a lot.

[@pjiri961]

@@Adv4x4 I did exactly what you did and sure as shit it went smoothly, Thanks

[@Adv4x4]

So glad to hear!! Feel free to dm me on instagram or FB if you ever have any truck questions arise.

[@305GARAGE]

Super detailed narration, thanks for sharing

[@Adv4x4]

Thanks for watching!

[@mscribellito]

Thanks for the vid, man! Going to use this as a guide on my Tundra...

[@Adv4x4]

No problem I’m glad It could be of use to you!!🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@EuroboostUSA]

Great video. Descriptive with solid camera work.

[@Adv4x4]

Appreciate it!

[@edwinoliveras8221]

Thanks so much for your very helpful video. The information presented is very easy to understand. Your friend from Puerto Rico , Edwin

[@Adv4x4]

Glad it could be of use to you Edwin! Thanks!

[@troystange8867]

Great explanation, thank you.

[@alexnash2889]

Great video 👍🏼👍🏼 About to do this on my Tacoma and this was really helpful. Thanks!

[@Adv4x4]

Awesome glad to hear it!

[@NanoxNanox-og4tn]

Very nice and clear well explained thank you buddy

[@user-gj3cq4gx7h]

Thanks ! good job !

[@kdmerkle]

This is a terrific and very thorough video. Question: can the bearing be removed with a standard 2 fingered steering wheel puller?

[@pascualmenchu4531]

Gracias, fue de gran utilidad,, Ya te estoy siguiendo.

[@oceandive4]

Great vid man. Super helpful.

[@jubankta1627]

Excellent video sir!!Thank You!!

[@Adv4x4]

Thanks for watching! 🙌🏻

[@edwinoliveras8221]

Thanks my friend for your helpful video. Very good video with parts , all the repair steps and infotmation , presented clearly. Your frriend from P.Rico, Edwin

[@Adv4x4]

Thanks for watching Edwin!

[@robbiejmofo1]

Just watched this also! Agreed best video around! Thank you for this! 👍🏼💯

[@Adv4x4]

Thank Robert!

[@robbiejmofo1]

@@Adv4x4 - I just went under my truck and checked the carrier bearing and it’s shot. The rest of the u-joints are tight though. I also have a bit of a lift with 35’s. I wonder if I should get that drop for the CB.

[@johnnyarroyo5697]

Very kool video honestly made it look easy I gotta do the same to my second gen thank you

[@Adv4x4]

Yes sir no problem! Good luck with your repair.

[@seansykora3241]

Hey buddy great video. Thanks for sharing!!

[@Adv4x4]

Thank you sir!🙏🏻

[@odysseyofjason]

Nice video man ! 😃😃 Everything we need and nothing more. Perfect !!

[@Adv4x4]

Thanks dude!!👍🏼

[@mangotango2909]

This is a good video. I’m so doing this today

[@anthonygasparini1734]

Excellent video thank you!

[@Adv4x4]

Glad it helped!!

[@yrocnaeb]

Saved my butt. Thanks for the video.

[@Adv4x4]

Glad to hear! Thanks for watching

[@andrewbarbosa5488]

Just finished changing the carrier bearing on my 07 4x4 taco!! This vid pretty much did it for me, step by step so easy my 11 year old Son is doing the next one!! Thanks Brother !!

[@Adv4x4]

Awesome! Glad it helped 👍🏼 thanks for watching.

[@martinmata6720]

Very good explanation how much labor

[@sandman2345]

Thnx man. Appreciate the video

[@WhoFlungPoo2024]

Great tutorial! Thanks. And the good thing about seeing this is now knowing I won't try it myself. ;-)

[@Adv4x4]

Hahaha you can do it!

[@jacknicastro5020]

Great job

[@raylo4074]

Nicely done.

[@Adv4x4]

Thank you!

[@duke857]

Good video and great details.

[@Adv4x4]

Appreciate it man!

[@ryanphotostudio]

Excellent video thanks mate

[@Adv4x4]

Thanks for watching!

[@brokemangarage729]

Nice nice job and great video. Gonna do mines soon and this is very helpful

[@Adv4x4]

I’m glad it helps!

[@Scotty520]

Awesome tutorial, about to do this on my 08 Tacoma. Do you have a link to the replacement U-joint you used?

[@electrontube]

thanks man, pretty useful stuff.

[@Adv4x4]

Glad it helped!

[@tacotruck4x444]

Great video man

[@Adv4x4]

Thanks dude I appreciate it!

[@INTERNA9]

WOW! ...You are awesome!

[@Adv4x4]

Thank you!

[@maxmoonwalker8899]

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[@ozzy04paranoid]

Great video. Only comment I have is when you said make sure the prongs face the rear of the vehicle and then yours were pointed to the front as you described the front of the shaft right before that statement. Was that a mistake or intentional?

[@JoseMedina-jn3nj]

Excelent video thanks man,here another subscriber..

[@Adv4x4]

Appreciate it man!

[@Puckerupbuttercup261]

Great video, thanks

[@Adv4x4]

Glad it could help thanks for watching 👍🏼

[@Buttbandit25]

Great vid thank you man!

[@Adv4x4]

Glad it was helpful!!

[@kwilkins1000]

Fixing to have to do this on my 08…thanks!!!

[@Adv4x4]

Awesome Good luck with your repair!

[@StephenCrim]

Thanks!

[@lightformany175]

Great video

[@Adv4x4]

Thank you sir!

[@MISTAKENEMOTIONS]

Thanks for the video

[@Adv4x4]

No problem thanks for watching!

[@albertomaytorena5852]

Thank u for this video well made too!

[@Adv4x4]

No problem!

[@rafaellara4122]

Great video thanks a lot bud

[@Adv4x4]

Glad it helped thanks for watching man.

[@DrachenRitter]

I'm about to replace all three U-joints and the Carrier Bearing tomorrow. Is it necessary to index the nut holding the yoke?

[@kevinknight470]

Thanx, good video.😃

[@Adv4x4]

Appreciate it!!

[@themayor3263]

I have a 2005 tacoma with a 2.5in lift. I had my center bearing replaced 3 weeks ago. Well the mounting bolts broke off and now the drive shaft is hanging down..... The mechanic who did the job claims its the bind from leaf springs that caused the bolts to break.... Any idea what happened?????0. I never hit anything and I dont off road hard at all...Thanks

[@kegcoffeetable]

Good video,

[@user-vb5bv7ro4c]

Have you done this replacement on a 2WD taco? Mine doesn’t have the bolted flange to the xfer case, it just slides in/out. I’m nervous about pulling it all the way out in case there is some “key” to it I need to be aware of. And it looks like I’ll have to at least top off trans fluid, any suggestion there? Thanks!

[@andymartinez482]

Good shit my boi

[@maxmx9203]

Hello ADV4X4 Is there any specific Ujoint parts that you were using? Would the Dana 5-1330-1X U-Joint KIT (Premium SPL 1330) GREASEABLE can be use for 2 Gen Tacoma? Thank you.

[@stanley4747]

The repair book I have says that it should be torqued to 134 foot pounds then loosened one full turn and then torqued to 51 foot pounds

[@dixonsantana-lamboy8432]

Great video! Dorman parts are a little questionable for me, but if it works for you, can’t argue with that. I like using OEM Toyota parts as sometimes it’s the same price as aftermarket or cheaper. To each their own.

[@Adv4x4]

I’ve typically had good luck with Dorman but everyone seems to have different experiences. I do agree oem is best!

[@thedude5258]

Anyone ever use dana spicer?

[@pitchforkpeasant6219]

Agree on dorman or any aftermarket parts. 😬. IF i can afford it and the part is one i cant change easily while truck is in the middle of nowhere

[@artarellano2536]

Thank you for your video. A few nights ago as I was driving home from work on the Friday night going around 55 to 75 mph I fill my truck rumbling. What changes is that it’s the carrier bearing?

[@Adv4x4]

I would check your front wheel bearings. Without being there it’s hard to diagnose for you but they are very common and prevalent at speeds you mentioned 👍🏼

[@glenramoshondazuki6190]

Best video!

[@Adv4x4]

Thank you!🙌🏻

[@tonynelson7]

Initially 3 steps in torque sequence is to torque 134 ft pounds to set bearing then loosen 1 turn then retorque to 51 ft pounds ?

[@legalsolutions07]

Good vid. Any chance of knocking the drive shaft out of balance when ur banging on the yoke to get the U joint caps off? I used a ball joint press for the U joint, and puller for the yoke/bearing when I replaced mine, but banging them out seems easier😊.

[@Adv4x4]

As many of them as I’ve done like this I haven’t had any problems so I’d be willing to say you won’t have any issues! Now if you clamp the drive shaft too tight in the vice and dent it you will have vibration issues for sure. Either way works I prefer the hammer and socket method it’s fun, quick, and easy instead of messing with the press kits!

[@vr4runner]

I’ve heard not to use a vise, but if you’re not having issues then whatever works! Being gentle as possible is a good idea

[@Adv4x4]

Yessir! That’s why I made sure to specify that it not be clamped tight at all!

[@Anonymous01416]

Mine slide out, I heard it’s pressed in but it came out by hand.

[@procowboy1722]

Do you know the part number for that staked carrier bearing nut? Ive got to replace my CB again and want to get a new one. Cant find the number anywhere

[@HugDeeznueces]

Tacoma's rule!

[@useryggfdcc]

Easy job.

[@austinkunkle4103]

Hey man, im so confused. When you took that nut off for the center yoke, before removing the center support bearing. It just came right off!! Mine is just spinning, i broke it free by hand

[@justinwhite7863]

Thank you for posting, this helped me with my 03' Tacoma. Question...I forgot to index the drive shaft before removing. How can I tell if I reinstalled incorrect? Will the vibration be obvious? The Weights on the drive shaft are still in tact.

[@Adv4x4]

Take your best guess. You may not encounter any vibrations at all! But I usually index the shaft to be safe.

[@justinwhite7863]

Thank you!