FRONT Wheel Bearing Replacement (DIY / How To Tacoma)

[@KFloTacoma]

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[@stevanrose7439]

Recouping from a heart attack. I’m watching this video for like the third time I feel like I was right there with you working over your shoulder. Thank you for the videos. You are the best on the tube.

[@KFloTacoma]

Stevan, I appreciate you watching and supporting the channel! I wish you a speedy recovery - happy holidays as well!

[@wjgrandcherokee]

Great job man, your the only one that did it the right way! I couldn't find any other videos with replacing the oring.

[@jacquesnigent4565]

Thank you bro! You out here looking out for us Taco bros, thank you and god bless!!

[@Joellyboy283]

Thank you my brother, very helpful and much appreciated by providing the torque amounts!

[@jeffwebb8208]

I love that you put on the torque specs. Thanks

[@nihilist_arbies]

I can't thank you enough for the fantastic content! There couldn't have found a better resource for my at home maintence.

[@KFloTacoma]

Awesome, I'm glad my videos helped! Thanks for watching and supporting the channel!

[@NickGobin]

Great video. I'm doing this job for the second time in 18 months because I didn't do the seal on the back the first time - don't get tempted to skip that! I had trouble bracing the old hub to get the axle nut off, the wheel studs would rock on the jack stand making it hard to get good leverage. One easy way to do it is to simply put the brake rotor and calipers back on and get an assistant to hold the brakes while you crank on the axle nut with the breaker bar. Thanks for the video Flo!

[@KFloTacoma]

That's a great idea with using a buddy to hold the brakes! Thanks for watching and supporting the channel

[@benpowell4128]

Another trick: Put your lug nuts on to protect threads. Then Place a long pry bar between two studs and then place the jack stand under the end of the pry bar. This keeps the truck from rocking excessively and allowed me to get my torque spec without having to put the brake rotor on.

[@samwoodberry6430]

I'm a carpenter, so I just cut a chunk of 2x4 and wedged it between the seat and the brake pedal.

[@INTERNA9]

GREAT video

[@sariego9]

Enjoy amigo! An excellent beer choice as well! Everytime I am looking for how to do something your videos comes up, I think it's time I pony up some cash for your fund! Keep up the good work and wish me luck on next week's front diff core swap!

[@KFloTacoma]

Much appreciated my brother! Good luck with the core swap! I'm glad my vids have helped!

[@SigmaWolfOutdoors]

Thanks for putting out such great content .I can always count on your channel to help me get through my DIY taco projects ...I got to deal with this one RN...

[@KFloTacoma]

Thanks for watching and supporting the channel brother! Good luck with the job

[@antonio1234567890ist]

You seem to have the right tutorial just when i need it most lol, thanks!

[@KFloTacoma]

Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching and supporting the channel!

[@reynaldomascorro9710]

Great instructions step by step .

[@KFloTacoma]

Thanks for watching and supporting the channel!

[@elvisgomez3202]

I was able to remove the wheel hub without using the special tool, used a big flat screw driver and it worked perfectly, maybe because I live in SF California trucks don’t rust as much here, compare to other states.

[@KFloTacoma]

Yea, you'll see in the video that the passenger side was much easier. I was able to take that side off with just a hammer. All that mud + Water got in between everything and seized up the mating surfaces

[@dpsimpsoniii4955]

Great video, very thorough. Just an FYI, wheel spacers cause premature bearing wear. I found out the hard way. I bought the correct wheels with the right backspacing and offset. They look better too👍☺️

[@KFloTacoma]

Thanks for watching and supporting the channel! Technically backspaced wheels do too since it's basically pulling the tires further away from the wheel bearing and introducing the similar stresses. Regardless though, I do have proper offset wheels now with 35's (which will definitely wear the bearing due to higher stresses introduced by the larger tires, part of the fun thought right? LOL). Check out the fitting 35's vid: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pn-lk6CcZbScndU

[@Shayanyazdani10]

Perfect timing. The wheel bearing on my Tacoma just went out

[@KFloTacoma]

Good luck bro and thanks for supporting the channel!

[@TheWickedFast1]

if you put a spacer between the bolts after you break them loose, you can press the old bearing out, saves hammering.

[@KFloTacoma]

Great Idea

[@nofear6235]

Good job man, very informative. I am about to do it on my 2008 4Runner. Before I saw your video, I did not think to replace that larger seal from other side of the hub, where axle enters the hub/bearing assembly through the knuckle. Is this always must to do when replace the hub/bearing assembly on the front of the rig? I did order pair of Koyo's and they will come with o ring and the seal. The reason I am asking is this procedure does require extra work to be able to insert that large seal from other side of the knuckle.. Thanks in advance!

[@bobbobert8218]

Great video. Thanks. Have any plans to do a video on valve cover gasket?

[@KFloTacoma]

Thanks for watching, to answer your question not on the short term. My videos are typically released as I do upgrades and necessary maintenance. I do have that on the list

[@windbladesword]

Kflo, Can you do a video of how to inspect and identify which wheel bearing is bad.

[@KFloTacoma]

I do a rough check at 1:43 - you can put the truck on jack stands and you can push on the tire at the top and bottom as well as the side to side. If it rocks, back and forth like how you see at the time stamp, it's definitely time to replace

[@useryggfdcc]

Excellent video. Very useful.

[@KFloTacoma]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and supporting the channel!

[@nicholasinfinger8708]

Got any vids on engine work etc...

[@KFloTacoma]

I have a few, I would recommend browsing this channel as there are work ranging from belts to seals

[@tomhernandez1308]

Nice video, this will be a great help to me as I attempt on my 2000 tacoma 4wd. Could you provide more info on the new bearing assembly you used? I'm having trouble tracking one down for my 2000 tacoma.

[@nicholasinfinger8708]

You got a video on tie rod ends

[@KFloTacoma]

Yessir, kzbin.info/www/bejne/laenl4mGeKZqhtk

[@arrma_apoclypse8179]

Love your views buddy 🤙

[@gomez619]

What happens when you have a bad wheel bearing??? thanks!

[@KFloTacoma]

Check out one of my newer videos on the front wheel bearing analysis: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hne0ZJaGfLKDgdE

[@gomez619]

@@KFloTacoma What happens to the driveability of the truck? What happens while driving it if you have a bad bearing? thanks

[@ivanl1154]

We're the wheel spacers the cause for wearing out the wheel bearings?

[@trevorroper6939]

18:15 what is that part number

[@dondonelson8064]

How do I separate the wheel hub from the wheel bering

[@coreyjames5775]

What was the seal for the driver side front? Looking for that seal

[@raechelschuldenrein7173]

How did you remove the broken off piece of that abs sensor? Mine was siezed af and snapped like a twig

[@KFloTacoma]

I used a pin punch from the inside

[@michael184272]

Looks like your front driveshaft has 1 zerk in each U joint. Ive got a 2014 4x4 TRD and there are apparently no zerks on either Joint 😮

[@danielfuentes7979]

What would happen if you forget to add that O ring?

[@KFloTacoma]

You'll get water into the hub internal area: which can be trapped and cause corrosion as well as give you an ABS light on the dash if mud gets in there and mucks up the sensor

[@danielfuentes7979]

@@KFloTacoma I just installed a TRQ Wheel Bearing assembly but the O ring didn't come in the kit. I will have to disassemble it and add it. I do a lot of water crossing so its a must.

[@maherkhatib8659]

I have a 2010 Toyota Tacoma TRD. Front driver side tire bounces like a basket ball when driving, took it to the dealer and after replacing the drive shaft I still have the bounce ( speed is irrelevant). Replaced the front tire but no use… any ideas?

[@KFloTacoma]

Did you get your wheels/tires properly balanced? did you try swapping the rear wheels to the front to completely rule out the wheels? Is that strut leaking? it could be that your strut may no longer have the fluid to dampen

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Good Video

[@TheCaperfish]

oem front dust shields are only $20 per side from dealer in Canada just bought 2 of em , so in the USA that would be around $2.99 each lol , they probably quoted you for rear backing plates they are around $140

[@KFloTacoma]

Dealers in the US have it at around ~$60 - $80 each. These are for the fronts. Here's a link: parts.woburntoyota.com/%2Fp%2Ftoyota__Tacoma%2FBrake-Dust-Shield-Right--Front%2F66806312%2F4778104050.html

[@sandman2345]

How has the wheel bearing held up? I’ve read some bad reviews that these bearings don’t last. Any input? Thnx

[@KFloTacoma]

In all honesty, ALL the IFS wheel bearings don't last. These ones I had lasted about 22 months with my 35's and 1000 lb 4 wheel camper. My buddy who has OEM front wheel bearings with 40's lasted only 20 months. At the end of the day, these front wheel bearings wear very fast unless you have stock size tires and setup

[@FireshedForestry]

Part number for the O Ring?

[@jcolv16]

Did this to put gussets on my 2020 after bending one at Moab. Have you ever had issues with the dust guard--- ?? Mine rubbed the rotor so I had to tweak it a bit. Pain in the ass

[@KFloTacoma]

I haven't had that issue, they are sheet metal though so I would do the same as you and just bend back the parts of the dust shield that's scraping the rotor

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

That's a ton of dirt intrusion in the spindle

[@michael184272]

Still another very informative video..#10 Couple of questions After doing all that to remove the hub assembly did you give any thought to replacing the axles at the same time? And you didn't mention that the replacement part was a Hub/bearing unit preassembled part.. Did you post up the part numbers ?

[@KFloTacoma]

Hi George, to answer your questions: That axle still has a lot of life left, there's only about 40K miles. That was swapped brand new when I did the ECGS bushing replacement. The assemblies are on my amazon page, under "Wheel Bearings". Thanks for watching and supporting the channel!

[@alexmlo1]

should you just replace both sides if one is going bad or just doing one is fine. Also, how do you determine whether you need a whole new assembly or if you just need to press a new one in?(im 2wd and offroad often)

[@KFloTacoma]

You can get away with just replacing the one wheel bearing. What do you mean by assembly? Are you talking about CV joints as well?

[@alexmlo1]

@@KFloTacoma no, I meant the bearing cylinder piece on the inside. I ended up just replacing the entire assembly myself and saved some cash. Thank you anyway!

[@therealmitch4656]

How long will this take a professional to do?

[@KFloTacoma]

I'm not too sure. It's dependent on the shop. Most shops will charge about 5-8 hours of work for this

[@stevanrose7439]

If you are doing this job. You should take all precautions to not brake that speed sensor. At my auto store they wanted 125.00-250.00 each for new ones. They are like plastic gold. Don’t brake them.

[@KFloTacoma]

Oem as well as local shops are definitely gouging the prices. They are about $20 a pair from Amazon amzn.to/3mcrxPv

[@stevanrose7439]

If the studs are two short. Why can’t you cut them off and drive out the splined end and replace them with grade 8 bolts that will take more of the pounding that you are gonna give them.

[@loco...77]

What year it's your toyota tacoma the one in the video?

[@KFloTacoma]

2009 TRD sport V6 4x4

[@richkostner3381]

I think you could have disconnected the bottom of the knuckle and been able to move it around enough to get the seal out.

[@richkostner3381]

guess i should have watched a little longer lol

[@KFloTacoma]

All good bro, thanks for watching and supporting the channel!

[@dylanpayne32]

Did it make any weird rubbing noises over bumps or turns?

[@KFloTacoma]

No, there was uneven tire wear and there was a cyclic wobbling noise. What's your suspension setup and tires?

[@dylanpayne32]

@@KFloTacoma I have bilstein 5100s with toytec springs and total chaos UCAS and don’t have a sway bar it’s making a odd loud thumping ubbing noise over right turns and large bumps don’t know what it could be

[@KFloTacoma]

do you have larger tires? did you do the cmc mod?

[@cferguson76]

So glad I live on the west coast

[@KFloTacoma]

I wish I lived in the west coast - LOL

[@demnisaqui2795]

You replaced the passenger side bearing

[@KFloTacoma]

Yes, I replaced both sides. It's the same procedure

[@Exaltation-heliacal]

Never see you use a torch to loosen anything

[@KFloTacoma]

Check out my ECGS bushing video and my CV joint video - I do use it in those

[@nhfoos]

Buy some crowsfoot wrenches 🔧

[@raechelschuldenrein7173]

How did you remove the broken off piece of that abs sensor? Mine was siezed af and snapped like a twig

[@KFloTacoma]

I used a pin punch from the inside