How To Rebuild A Toyota 4X4 Solid Front Axle (Part 1) Initial Tear Down

This is part 1 of a 9 part video series on how to rebuild a Toyota 4X4 solid front axle. In this video we show the front axle tear down procedures. It applies to 1979 to 1985 Toyota 4X4 Pickups and 1984 and 1985 Toyota 4Runners. These instructions can also loosely apply to the Toyota Land Cruiser and Suzuki Samurai. If you need parts, log on to www.lowrangeoffroad.com (or call 801.805.6644) your one stop shop for Suzuki and Toyota Parts.

[@wesleygibson7575]

It’s about time somebody did a video that gets to the point, and doesn’t drag out a five minute video to an hour with lots of unimportant fluff! Good job guys!

[@NissanAltima2005]

The editing and preparation of the videos of this channel is outstanding, and help people a lot. So, it is a must to contribute. First and before tearing the axle apart, it must be checked if it rebuildable or not, e.g. large bent in the housing. Also, it must be checked for bent housing (I mean small one). The checking can be done by a water gauge. If it bent, then, during disassembly, it has to be address where is it. It is very simple inspection, however, it will tell us about the whole history of the axle and how to do the straightness of housing. By the way, a lot of housings come bent. Then, during disassembly of the kingpin bearings, the preload on them has to be assured otherwise, and especially if there is a play in them, the flange that holds the bearing race can be bent inward (pressed in due to excessive abuse) and the complete housing is a trash. It can be fixed either by pressing the flange outward or welding on a new flange. In both cases, the centering of the CV joint around the axle shaft seal is not assured. This means an oil leaking housing. All the bearing surfaces has to be inspected. Most service manual call for inception of part before, during and after disassembly for whatever can be inspected for expected wear and tear. Good luck

[@guadalupecovarrubias3487]

Been hitting the hub body for years to pop those cone washers out. Works perfectly everytime great job LOW RANGE👍🏻👍🏻

[@fraggerhd669]

6 year later and I’m still coming back to this

[@MDC2020]

I just installed the ultimate solid axle kit on my 1983 4x4 yota and the new shims with the kit were way to thin. The thick and thin shim together were not as thick as the factory thick shim. I had to reuse the Toyota shims before anything would function properly so make sure you keep your old shims. Also for people like myself who have never done this job before it would be a great help to include a simple set of clear instructions to reference.

[@manuelfungke9457]

Very happy to watch this video. Very clear and precise. Great job.

[@lc5536]

You all have won my business with this video series! I couldn't have done it without you.

[@jesusantonionavapazzo952]

Como armarla

[@3stagevtec]

I'm now starting a full service on a front solid axle.. I already familiar with the process but going through these vids for any tips i may not be aware of. Thanks for posting

[@lowrangeoffroad1]

+3stagevtec You are welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@eniolaoluwole3427]

I love you. this video is saving my life.

[@BassSniper209]

I am so thankful fir these videos ive changed burfeilds but this is the compass to my 1st rebuild thank you

[@phantomwalker8251]

hope you waited for the mud to dry before you started.this is not,,the way to do it..

[@AusAdventure]

Explained really well mate.

[@cristianmellado1836]

Excelente video muchas gracias

[@honorioangelino9817]

continuem a por vídeos porque, estarão a ajudar a muitos que precisam de uma noção básica. Obrigado!!!

[@debbiefalcon9814]

Great video, the only thing I would do differently is to remove the cone washers by riding the nut up to the top of the stud until it is flush, then I take a brass drift and a 3 lb sledge and smack it with the drift and sledge. The cone washers pop right off. Hitting it with a hammer can cause damage.

[@_Rico-tours...]

Enhorabuena video saludos desde Georgia...

[@andrewsebastian1317]

Good information,,,nice video

[@wayde187]

great video!

[@astuastungkare628]

Great Job bro... From BaLi isLand

[@gidasranau228]

Good sharing 👍👍

[@JorgeHernandez-sp3ez]

muchas gracias este video me saco de Dudas !saludos desde venezuela

[@_Rico-tours...]

Hola enhorabuena concejos saludos desde Georgia...

[@oscarwetzel7327]

Reale good video!! THX.

[@TonyMercury]

super excelete

[@tone4198]

Thank you so much

[@sumanmondalsuman7635]

Thank you uncle

[@rojevega4557]

Good video

[@antoninospitaleri8723]

Grazie del video

[@arunayuven2102]

Thanks

[@twopumpsandimdone309]

I wish my impact looked that new still

[@zzyzxyyxp4542]

good videos about good job

[@jacksonmurtagh2585]

ok i am quite new to the qorld of 4x4, i dont k now to much but i own a 2008 toyota hilux 4 door and am looking to do a sas conversion on the front axle using an 80 series landcruiser rear axle for max flex:D but i wish to know, do these items added to the axle in this 9 part video series be used on th specified axle or not, cheers:))

[@bugayev]

excelente explicación compañero, una pregunta, a mí se me quedó activado un candado den lock de la llanta del lado del copiloto pero con la perilla interior o palanca de tranfer en 2H, pero se hizo asi un viaje en carretera como de 120 km o 3 horas, pudo haber algun daño?

[@DragRacingTV]

nice job on these axle videos... i wanted to mention that there are shims under the steering arm and under the bottom cap, need to keep track of what shims went where when disassembling, so that it all goes back together properly centered... toyota sells an sst factory tool for measuring how much shim thickness you'll need to use, but i couldn't get it to be fully functional with the trail gear axle housing and longs, it was only partially useful... also, be careful about using a screwdriver or pry bar for the teardown, don't want to score or dent anything, although i ended up having to buy a new set of shims anyway.

[@lowrangeoffroad1]

Great advice! We really appreciate the feedback from our viewers. Thanks for viewing the commenting.

[@kalkarl6831]

Thinks for this

[@HamalamboHamalambo-gv6gx]

That's good thank you

[@nalakadinesh9599]

Good

[@mesranhobbies3799]

terbaik videonya...done sb

[@cationmsigwa6480]

good

[@carlosVasquez-om1hd]

Muchas felicitaciones , no manejo el ingles, pero los pasos visuales son excelentes. gracias.

[@vrandonlorenzana8662]

Eres un maeestro

[@cristianguttmann8390]

hola descubri estos videos espectaculares. consulta, no me darian medidas exactas de semiejes corto y largo de este diferencial rigido? ya que consegui uno y me falatan los 2, tengo las homocineticas. muchas gracias

[@TomTom-up1kz]

Very good job 👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏👏❤🌷❤🌷❤🌷❤🌷

[@Vanillaface760]

Passenger side axle came out like butter driver side is acting stuck. The diff is supposedly broken so I’m trying to put a new diff in it. Wonder why the driver side so tough to take out. I’ll try it again tonight and hopefully comes out easier.

[@freemaysin5088]

So if i'm only changin the frong 3rd member, i can just stop after i pull the axles out enough to clear the gears right?

[@user-cs1hv6zo1s]

Заеду к Вам на выходных,ждите)

[@TerryG.74fj40]

I have a 74 fj40 LC, would like to convert over to disc brakes up front. The knuckle on a 74 has no mounting brackets for the calipers. Would late 70’s early 80’s Toyota truck or 4 runner knuckle mate-up to the 74 axel housing?

[@amit6430]

sir thanks for giving knowledge pls show the rebuild video of samurai diffrential and gearbox and transfergear box thanks

[@lowrangeoffroad1]

+amit6430 We don't have a video on instructions you are requesting but we have full color pictures and text instructions on some of it: Here is the link to our Samurai Instructions Library: www.lowrangeoffroad.com/instruction-sheets/samurai-instuctions.html It shows instructions on the proper repair procedures on many Samurai Components including the transmission, Steering Knuckles, Axles, Brakes, Clutches and more. Thanks for watching our videos. We are your one stop shop for Suzuki and Toyota Parts. www.lowrangeoffroad.com/ We also have many Samurai Related videos on our KZbin Channel. kzbin.infovideos

[@iced_out_hello493]

So on my ln106 the whole swivel hub moves up and down and when the tyre is on it and truck is all sitting down normal you look at the right tyre and its perfect and you look at the left and its on an angle. The steering arm is all secured in tighy but the only problem is the swivel hub moving alot so what would the problem be?

[@naotamf1588]

@1:30 my LC has not a separated locking hub assembly for the dial so i assume there is no snapring? or how do i remove the dial?

[@17th_Street_Preacher]

The one job I’d dread on a Toyota..

[@mohsenghadiri1101]

Rebuild means: disassembly and assembly as well, but only disassembly is presented ( inportant part )

[@PhilipGragg]

ugh... more incorrect cone washer removal... yota bros, don't strike the sides of the hub body with anything! Use a brass drift, and strike the studs head on with a nut even with the face of the stud!

[@lowrangeoffroad1]

+Philip Gragg Yes, we agree. Brass drift on the studs with the nut flush with the stud is the best way. If we revise this video we will be sure to include that procedure. Thanks for viewing and commenting.

[@SquillyMon]

Agreed... Was also thinking the same thing over here !

[@Raevenswood]

cool rig

[@josiejosie3984]

Gear box 4wy spit

[@sidito2937]

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[@motokyle1988]

gotta love the harbor freight tools lol

[@kyleevans1009]

Lol u for got they had one snapon hammer lmao

[@alphachad4631]

A good mechanic usually doesn't have big brand name tools

[@mrbunga989]

Can the Toyota axle seals and knockle bearing and wiper seals work on a daihatsu rocky f85 soild front axle ???

[@amit6430]

sir pls show the assembly of sumari diffrential

[@luispaniagua7471]

Saludito

[@alabastardmasterson]

Holy shit, theres another side...plus cleaning, greasing and reassembling. I'm gonna need an amp and new speakers

[@peritube666]

No es necesario golpear la parte cromada exterior, se golpean los espárragos con una varilla de bronce y un martillo, eso hace saltar las arandelas cónicas y se sacs fácilmente. Lo dice el manual!

[@0780marco]

What’s this parts kit called? Can’t find it on the site.

[@zeMasterRuseman]

why didn't you was all that mud before you start working?

[@henrypeterson2040]

The lower knuckle bearing cap on my axle is loose but will only move up around 1/2 inch before it stops. All amount of prying and hammering will get it off. Any ideas?

[@nicparker3809]

pack in more grease

[@phantomwalker8251]

yeeh,read upper comment,FIT A D44 JEEP DIFF.toyotas suck.

[@axelgaustad]

do anyone have a repair manual for axles on pdf or know where i can find it?

[@87MENGER]

Mr. you're Wrong already on the Differential bolt, by this you're supposed to take the top off before doing the bottom bolt. How're you going to tell everyone that taking the bottom off in this video and than to the top bolt. I do believe you do know you if you end up taking the bottom off and if you're unable to take the top off than more then likely you're screwed, due to the fact that you cannot refill the gear fluid back in. Plus I want to add to this is the bolt with washer and cones on the locking hub. you're supposed to leave the nuts/bolts towards the end of the stud so when you used that brass hammer to hit the comes off, you want able to mess up the studs and have the washer on the stud the cones will not be able to fly off. hope this help you're mechanics and to whomever is DIY. anyhow great video though

[@jdmgm6765]

can i just replace the king pin bearing without opening the hub

[@alialhussieny1622]

Ok

[@Ozhl]

Can this process be done without taking the entire axle out of the truck?

[@andylc19]

Of course

[@faizul_zaila376]

what size bolt bearing???

[@user-gg7do5jl4k]

Как у меня на уазе

[@TheToonamiRevolution]

is this process remotely similar for the Suzuki Samurai axles?

[@lowrangeoffroad1]

Yes, very similar. However, we are in process of making video for Samurai. Will post the first one soon.

[@TheToonamiRevolution]

lowrangeoffroad that would be amazing! You guys do so much for your customers. Can't wait to buy my parts soon.

[@rags-fv6ko]

Hey there’s an 86 solid axle on at land cruiser at pull a part someone please get it. Too wide to swap on my 93 pickup.

[@Kritsoss]

this is thw whrong way to remove the cone washers

[@chuckrodgers5506]

UUMMMMmmmm..... Just an observation.... Why didn't y'all use a pressure washer on the axle Before you started tearing it apart???

[@lowrangeoffroad1]

+Chuck Rodgers We asked ourselves the same question about half way through the disassembly. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@chuckrodgers5506]

LOL! You sure we aren't related?

[@chuckrodgers5506]

My mind and mechanical ability's are a terrible thing!!!!

[@phantomwalker8251]

@@lowrangeoffroad1 COWBOYS,!!..NO FKN IDEA.

[@shamshadali5096]

Price?

[@lokaguechab3941]

Nice work I too do this .I mean this my jop💓💓💞 lik it

[@LittleStrongBoy]

I would degrease & pressure wash the axel before working on it

[@nelsonbetancur4194]

Buen.vídeo.pero.no.entiendo.nada.lo que.dise

[@miltonjose5085]

😨👍🚜💨🚛💨

[@SquillyMon]

Yipes...you had me cringing over here waiting for you to whack a stud with that Ball Peen Hammer... NEVER hit anything you are trying to loosen with Naked Studs so close and vulnerable to a Hammer Strike. Unless you enjoy using the micro files and or the ID threader kit to restore the Stud threads after hitting it with a Ball Peen... LOL Be Careful and have fun.

[@josephjorgensen3282]

Maybe brass punch no more ohhh shit moment

[@jdmcarandmotorcycle]

This is trumps voice sure!!

[@jesusantonionavapazzo952]

Español

[@alexanderkohlhepp9109]

Re-assembly is out of order. Save yourself several hours and get a Factory Service Manual.

[@saidali2989]

En francais langague please

[@calebrose4368]

This is better then pornhub.

[@phantomwalker8251]

i know how to re build,it,,toss in bin,fit dana 44.

[@billmarsh7104]

it might have been better to wash it all off before pulling it apart

[@zamixoffroad]

How many times does he say " remove "? 🥴

[@10181995hamza]

Zamil Altamimi it’s a tear down

[@Bighern96]

Fuck that’s a lot of parts

[@waltergodinez4162]

Aaa

[@fakename9153]

Remove

[@jamieshibley6789]

video assume that 90% of Toyota axels are filthy and have never seen service since 1985... this assumption is correct

[@Gregg0112]

Can’t trust a mechanic that uses corn hole tools

[@nicparker3809]

dont listen to youtube videos , get a book.

[@rotorrover1033]

Why rebuild get a real 4x4

[@phantomwalker8251]

haa,joke,frigin toyotas,10,000 tools,3 hammers,fuck me,i can replace a uni in less than 1.5 hrs,jack up jack down.just fit a jeep d44,fuck that shit.its been the same crap since 1954 &,,they still use it today.prehistoric mechanics.toyotas are a scourge on the earth.

[@christopheralix8554]

Haha....ignorant

[@BS-xo6kk]

You're a great mechanic, but not so great with punctuation.