Front Wheel Bearing Replacement - '96-02 4Runner/'95-04 Tacoma

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Hey Bro, thanks for the shout out for our Timmy the Toolman channel. We appreciate it. Good job on the video.

[@WeekendWrenchTurner]

Thanks man🍺🍺

[@thuggmtz]

Tim by any chance do you have the part number from the ABS space ring holder , my truck is a 97 3.4 4x4 manual ..

[@TimmyTheToolman]

@@thuggmtz I unfortunately don't know that part number.

[@thuggmtz]

@@TimmyTheToolman thanks for your feed back man any chance where I can get it ,my last hope it's to go to the dealership??

[@freestyleskyline]

Awesome that you actually showed what really happens too

[@WeekendWrenchTurner]

Thank you ma'am/sir for the compliment and thank you for watching👍🍺

[@Mike_44]

Fantastic work all the way through. Very thorough explanation, a big job that will probably take all day, but well worth it in the end. Great video!

[@WeekendWrenchTurner]

Thank you kind sir/ma'am 🍺👍

[@Mike_44]

@@WeekendWrenchTurner Just Sir. I’m old school, don’t do that woke crap lol

[@Fit.For.A.Firefight.]

Awesome job dude! I really appreciate you making this video

[@WeekendWrenchTurner]

Thank you sir, and thanks for watching🍺👍

[@DG_Fabrication]

Man thank you this video was perfect! its hard to find any videos on 4x4 front wheel bearings

[@WeekendWrenchTurner]

You bet brother. Glad this is helping people and be sure to check out Timmy the Toolman too 👍👍

[@chrisgonzales2916]

You made everything harder than it should have been.

[@WeekendWrenchTurner]

I like to think of it as letting the viewers see the mistakes not to make, lol 😂

[@AMavridesR]

yeah agreed and the video couldve been 10 minutes instead of 40 minutes talking about everything else that doesnt have to do with the bearing / hub removal

[@rthomas2157]

I can confirm now anyone do you watching this video that has SPC upper control arms on their vehicle do not do what he did in this video. By removing that top 32 mm not you’re going to allow the plates underneath the control arm to move therefore you would have to get a realignment. The proper way to remove, this from the truck is remove the cotter pin and castle nut underneath on the bottom of the upper ball joint where it goes through the top of the steering knuckle. Then use a ball joint press to press it up through the knuckle. Removing that 32 mm nut is going to cause the plates to move which determine your camper and caster you’re going to have to take your vehicle in to get an alignment if you do it that way

[@WeekendWrenchTurner]

This is true and thank you for adding this comment. I do this because I have lifetime alignments for my truck through Firestone so I always get an alignment afterwards. Should probably do that regardless of whether you move these plates, though that is just my opinion.

[@rthomas2157]

If you properly remove these from the control arms, there is no need to get an alignment.

[@tannerpaul8206]

Great video! Thank you for sharing!

[@WeekendWrenchTurner]

Thanks for watching!

[@stevenbauer7744]

To break the CV nut loose you can use a screwdriver in the rotor fin and wedge it against the caliper..

[@WeekendWrenchTurner]

That's a good tip🍺 Thanks for checking out the video👍

[@michaelkelsey1]

Came to say this. You can also do that to get it torque on too. You don't need to removed that brake line c-clip unless you're replacing the brake line. I also remove the bolt for the brake line to the frame to give the brake line a little more wiggle room

[@alexsabillon6794]

Muchas gracias campeón por compartir tu conocimiento

[@WeekendWrenchTurner]

No habla Espanol, but mucho gracias 👍👍

[@DavidMoraisey]

Great video, we just picked up an '02 tacoma 4wd 4door 3.4L and the kid whom had it..broke where the upper balljoint goes in. Anyone know if these spindle knuckes with ABS work on trucks without ABS? I'm having a problem finding non ABS spindles.. unless I wanna pay $675.00....

[@WeekendWrenchTurner]

Best bet is to look through local junk yards probably. I was fortunate to have a local 4Runner parter that I got a second set from, but I'd imagine the non-ABS spindles were the same measurements. I don't know definitively.

[@ishi482]

Greetings frm NorCal I'm looking to do this job in the next few days on my '00 tacoma, already got press on sale at harbor freight for 199. Using a combo of your vid, and timmys original vid as reference I have stock upper control arms. where did you get the plates that you put on top of the wood in the press? i am also looking for a decent sleeve kit, as well as a source for steels plates. thx for inspiration

[@WeekendWrenchTurner]

I got the plates from a local metal supplier. They were drops from another customers job that they did. You could also get them from a site like OnlineMetals.com. The sleeve kit I got from Amazon and it's been super handy for other jobs too. Thanks for watching 🍻

[@ishi482]

@@WeekendWrenchTurner Thanks. Drove around a few hrs in an industrial area looking for plates no luck at the 6 or so shops i asked. Found a place 40 mi away, driving there tomorrow with the scary bearing rumble 1 more time...There is no substitute for these plates unfortunately.

[@WeekendWrenchTurner]

@ishi482 new safe out there 👍

[@MaeEvelynn]

Amazing video, helped me a lot. Did the inner CV seals pop right in? Mine are bigger than the bore of the knuckle and wont do in. The outer ones were just fine.

[@WeekendWrenchTurner]

If I remember correctly, I used a brass punch to get it started and then tapped around in a star pattern. It took a minute to get it started since, as you said, it's a bit bigger than the inside bore of the knuckle.

[@CplGoldFish21]

At 33:55 you just tossed the beveled ring on the back of the hub no hammering or pressing it on. It seams to me the ring would spin loose or is there a section of video missing?

[@WeekendWrenchTurner]

Great question! This will essentially get pressed in as you tighten the hub nut when put it all back together👍👍 Thanks for checking out my video🍺🍺

[@CplGoldFish21]

So you’re saying tightening the cv axle nut will set that lock ring? I’m confused cause your answer makes it sound like the video was based on manual hubs not the a.d.d. Hub you were working on.

[@WeekendWrenchTurner]

Manual hubs, as you may well know, that lock ring screws into the hub on the back. The hub is threaded, whereas the a.d.d. hub is not. Even pressed in, that ring still spins freely. It is essentially only a spacer for the cv axle to press against.

[@lukesheptuck2297]

Hey man, thanks so much for sharing this! Do you know the width of the 1 inch plates you were using with your press? Looks like maybe 4" or 5"?

[@WeekendWrenchTurner]

They're actually only 3.5", so 4-5" would be perfect!! Thanks for watching!!

[@Stewtattooer]

Man I had the same problem with the clip on my 96 Tacoma! I basically had to hammer it until it broke into a few pieces and fell right out 👍

[@WeekendWrenchTurner]

Having a spare parts bin is a must!! Thank for watching 👍👍

[@lucasmorrow9026]

I'm having the same problem with a wheel bearing on a 01 taco.

[@ricardforns919]

Buen trabajo. Muy bien explicado, Gracias

[@WeekendWrenchTurner]

Mucho gracias por favor 👍

[@frankcaputo6182]

Great video! I'm about to do this to my '97 with 368,000 miles on it. One question I had was, is that a 12 ton press you're using? 20 ton jacks, along with so many tools. etc. are backodered at Harbor Freight because of the COVID ordeal, and I wondered if a 12 ton is up to the task. I'm in SC, so no salty roads in winter time. Thanks!

[@WeekendWrenchTurner]

It is the 20 ton press. I've not seen the 12 ton do this, but I've heard that the limiting factor on using that version is that the axle will not fit. You might get away with it with some modifications and maybe putting it up on blocks. Thanks for checking out the video👍👍 Edit: Shoot, sorry about that. Thought this was in reference to the rear axle bearing replacement. It might still be a tight fit for the fronts though.

[@WeekendWrenchTurner]

Edited my previous response, sorry for the confusion.

[@felixcontreras6431]

I’m doing the exact same thing with the exact same mileage!! Stopped about a month ago

[@WeekendWrenchTurner]

350k on these trucks is nothing!! They'll last forever with just some maintenance!! Thanks for watching👍👍

[@TheCharlesChen]

At 32:00, I would have done it upside down. Put the spindle on the bottom, and press the entire bearing and knuckle assemble onto the spindle instead of trying to support the bearing from the bottom with that little sleeve.

[@WeekendWrenchTurner]

I could envision doing it this way. Then you'd be pressing on the small sleeve instead of balancing on it. Only thing that could be an issue is clearance between the knuckle and press. I don't recall if that is the reason you do it the way I did though. Thanks for watching 👍🍺

[@j.gtheautotech8455]

@TheCharlesChen you need to support the back of the bearing. Putting it upside down doesn’t matter!!! You still need to support the back of the bearing or half of the bearing starts separate because the hub is pushing it.. support the bearing and bearing stays in place while the hub moves in.

[@alexpage8965]

Hi, I appreciate the detailed video. I have a question though! Is there a reason that you pressed the hub into the bearing with a sleeve backing the bearing race, rather than pressing the with a sleeve on the inner race onto the hub? The couple times I tried to press a hub into a bearing, even when I thought I had the inner race supported, the bearing ended up damaged.

[@WeekendWrenchTurner]

Good question. Yes, you want to support the inner race so that the forces are not on the seals and bearings between the inner and outer races. That's why you want to press the bearing into the knuckle first, then the hub into the bearing. This way you can support the proper race with the force being applied to it. Hope that makes sense. Cheers, and thanks for watching 🍺👍

[@alexpage8965]

Is there a specific reason that you would not want to press from the backside with a press sleeve on the inner race and press the hub/knuckle onto the hub? I would think that it would be easier and the force would still be applied to the inner race? But perhaps there is something more to it than that?

[@WeekendWrenchTurner]

Good question again. It's been a while, but I'm thinking that the orientation you described may cause clearance issues with knuckle. I'm going only by memory though, so could be incorrect.

[@alexpage8965]

I see, thanks for the info!

[@Thomas-xm5ym]

What was the name of the tool you used to push the tie rod off the ball joint?

[@WeekendWrenchTurner]

That's a ball joint separator: www.harborfreight.com/3-4-quarter-inch-forged-ball-joint-separator-99849.html

[@Cadcom67]

Excellent video. Which press do you have?

[@WeekendWrenchTurner]

This is the 20 ton Harbor Freight press. Works great for this stuff 🤟

[@leoszilard3998]

Sir,Nice patient work but you have to press the spacer onto the spindle at the end before you put the seal on.It does not just go over the spindle hub like the ABS toner ring,It needs to be pressed so its flush against the abs ring.

[@WeekendWrenchTurner]

That didn't seem to be the case for me, but I think you are correct for many others. I did have to hammer it on a bit, but then it seemed to drop past a lip and then was loosely on the back of the spindle. Good information though 👍 Thanks for watching🍺👍

[@rthomas2157]

Why did you remove the 32 mm nut on top of the SPC upper control arms? That allow the plates underneath to move. Therefore, when you put it back on having your alignment off? In speaking with SPC they are advising to remove The castle nut underneath where it goes through the top of the steering knuckle not that 32 mm to avoid your alignment being off when you put it back on the truck

[@BboyMobster]

I absolutely hate that I have the locking hub. It makes it so much harder to work on.

[@WeekendWrenchTurner]

I'll trade you 😉😉

[@BboyMobster]

@@WeekendWrenchTurner lets trade lol

[@santosmacias7089]

Would this be the same procedure for my 2003 Toyota Tacoma 2wd prerunner

[@WeekendWrenchTurner]

I'm not super familiar with the 2nd gen Tacoma, but I believe they have a unit bearing up front on the 2wd, so the prices would be different (easier though). Good luck 🤟🍺

[@lovetoplayminecraft8]

You mentioned we would need part # "Type-D Oil Seal (Inner): 90316-69001" because they mount against the CV joint. For us 2WD guys, do we need this part? Thanks!

[@WeekendWrenchTurner]

There is a seal there, but it's entirely different for the 2wd front knuckles. Good question 🍺👍

[@gregsanders9563]

Great video but the music Shaft 1968?

[@WeekendWrenchTurner]

Hey, it's free. What can I say 😎 Thanks for watching!

[@bradensmith888]

Do you know if this is the same on a 1993 T100?

[@WeekendWrenchTurner]

Did they make the T100 as a 4x4 in '93? Sorry, I'm not sure, but you can check here: japan-parts.eu/toyota/us/1993/t100/vck20l-trssek/3_841410_035_/powertrain-chassis/4802_front-axle-arm-steering-knuckle#48631A

[@bradensmith888]

@@WeekendWrenchTurner Yes, mine is

[@WeekendWrenchTurner]

Check that site I linked, and you can enter your VIN and get a list of the part numbers for your exact vehicle. They may very well be the same, I know the rear axle is 👍

[@fishingautos8585]

the thing you called a spacer is actually the retainer ring

[@WeekendWrenchTurner]

Thank you🍺🤟 Words are hard for me, lol. Thanks for watching👍

[@butuoyo]

What about a rental press hand tool help. I've seen one video but I don't have a ratchet gun.

[@WeekendWrenchTurner]

I'd imagine it would be possible, but not pleasant. Depending on the rust condition of your spindles/knuckles, it may be near impossible. I have seen them cut out with a sawzall, but I would not recommend.

[@efil4kizum]

what happens (if anything) if the bearing is installed backWards?

[@WeekendWrenchTurner]

I would think it would fail at some point. The engineers at Toyota wanted it a certain way for a reason I would think. I've not heard of any failures but why risk it.

[@efil4kizum]

@@WeekendWrenchTurner thanks for the input.. i had a cornershop put in a new bearing a couple of years ago and there has been a slight knock when you jiggle the wheel at 12 and 6... a very small knock (maybe a mm or 2) but I am in the process of redoing it now that i have a 20-ton HF press without plates... so i wonder if this cornerShop installed the bearing backWards is why there has been a consistent knock ... the dealer told me it was because they re-used the hub and did not put a brand new 200$ to 300$ new hub in with the new OEM supplied bearing.. IDK!

[@WeekendWrenchTurner]

I don't think a new hub is at all necessary, but it could be they torched it out rather than pressed it out and damaged the hub. I hope for your sake that is not the case.

[@noahgoldman3713]

Hey man what UCAs are you running ?

[@WeekendWrenchTurner]

I run SPC Performance Light Racing uppers. Been using them for years and never had an issue. They're great to push the tires forward and keep them out of the firewall on turns at full bump. 👍🍺

[@WeekendWrenchTurner]

Lol, beat me to the reply 👍

[@carlosrebollo405]

My 03 taco is a 2wd prerunner what parts do I need to do this job ? I have a bearing noise out front passenger.

[@WeekendWrenchTurner]

I'm not sure if the parts listed are going to work on the 2wd. Check out japan-parts.eu/toyota and you can enter your VIN to find all the parts you'll need for your particular Toyota. I would also suggest going to partsouq.com to get the best prices too 👍 Thanks for watching!

[@johnr7717]

Would it be necessary to replace the hubs as well.?

[@WeekendWrenchTurner]

If you press them out like in my video, you do not need to replace your hubs 👍 Thanks for watching🍺🤟

[@michaelespinoza4899]

The parts in the description would also fit a 98 RWD taco? SR5 model.

[@WeekendWrenchTurner]

Not 100% confidant they would since I haven't seen it myself, but I would think so since the axles are the same on the ends. 👍👍

[@andrewridenour7332]

Psa, don’t try this with a 12 ton press. If you have my luck the press will break while pressing out the hub even with no rust

[@WeekendWrenchTurner]

Yes, though it probably doesn't take 12 tons to press it out, the smaller presses are not structurally sufficient to do this job. Sorry to hear about your experience, but thanks for checking out my video!

[@brandonsalas6552]

Similar procedure on a 3rz 2.7 manual 4x4?

[@WeekendWrenchTurner]

Yes, it is. I used the same method as found on @Timmy The Toolman's video on the 2.7l 4x4 of JZiggy's 👍

[@dandeno3157]

What does concave up mean?? Please and thank you

[@WeekendWrenchTurner]

With the hub facing down, the abs tone ring should have the open (concave) portion facing up, or the flat surface laying down so that the spacer fits inside of it. Hope that clarifies 🤟

[@Jursaw]

This was a great in depth video. Do you have a link to those press sleeves?

[@WeekendWrenchTurner]

Thanks for checking out the video 👍 This is the press sleeve kit I have below, though it shows they are no longer available. Several similar ones are though: www.amazon.com/dp/B073WQXMH1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_43CWR42R6FHJD7H8EY09?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

[@Jursaw]

@@WeekendWrenchTurner that is a very nice set! Thank you! I will look for another just like it.

[@trynice7443]

Why wouldn’t you take the snap ring out before you pressed the opposite way

[@WeekendWrenchTurner]

Not sure where in the video you saw that, but if you're talking about the big snap ring on the outside of the bearing; when you press the hub out of the bearing it moves the bearing against the snap ring, making it near impossible to remove without pushing it the opposite way to clearance the removal of the snap ring.

[@swagyguy1013]

Where do you get those plates for the press

[@WeekendWrenchTurner]

I'm fortunate to have several metal supply shops near me. Plates like that I can find in the scrap bin for 15¢ a pound 👍 Thanks for watching!

[@trevorroper6939]

34:13 what is that part number

[@WeekendWrenchTurner]

That should be Type-D Oil Seal (Inner): 90316-69001. Hope that helps 🍺👍

[@trevorroper6939]

Thank you it does help

[@6ohTommy]

Where did you get those steel plates?

[@WeekendWrenchTurner]

I got these from Online Metals as drops. They are local to me, so I can grab steel from will call and avoid shipping costs. Hopefully you have a local steel supplier👍👍

[@btain7649]

What press sleeve kit did you use?

[@WeekendWrenchTurner]

Thanks for checking out the video👍 Here's a link to Amazon for the kit I've been using for a while now: tinyurl.com/y7jvjc35

[@ExtremeRecluse]

Who don't they just have one piece hubs mounted with 4 bolts like all of the newer cars?

[@WeekendWrenchTurner]

The 4th Gens 4Runners do. Thanks for watching🍺👍

[@shorezee1253]

Yeah just start pressing the hub out before you take the c clip out…I wonder why the bearing was pressed against the snap ring. Soak snap ring in PB blaster let it soak scrape any rust out then REMOVE the snap ring first with long needle nose, your little snap ring pliers aren’t gonna get it out. Now press the hub and bearings out. Why make a how to video if you don’t know how to?

[@WeekendWrenchTurner]

We all learn together 👍 Thanks for watching!

[@mysterjd34]

Jesus. No wonder this costs $800 on my 03 tacoma

[@WeekendWrenchTurner]

It's a bunch of work but doable👍🍺

[@الشيخرياضالجاسمالشيباني]

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[@WeekendWrenchTurner]

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