How to Replace the Rear Wheel Bearings and Axle Seals on 1995-2002 Toyota 4Runner

Brian Eslick from How to Automotive www.howtoautomotive.com takes you step-by-step through the process of replacing the rear wheel bearings and axle seals and on a Toyota 4Runner.
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[@ETRNL9983]

Great detailed video! One thing i would add is to check the breather valve on the diff 9 times it of 10 a clogged breather caused the seals to leak in the first place. Clean your breathers or extend it up to the fuel fill door if you off road.

[@starforcefighter]

How do you clean the breathers?

[@bell9620]

There’s videos on that. Check timmythetoolman here on KZbin. Blew my rear right seal because the breather cap was clogged from dirty water over the years.

[@GSC727]

Crystal clear instructions that lowered my anxiety level substantially for exactly the same job + ebrake rebuild kit on my 99 4Runner. THANK YOU!

[@bravethewildgaming8139]

Absolutel gold material sir! I got a 97 4runner that has the rear driver side leaking like crazy and will definitely use this step by step video to make sure I don’t screw anything up. Thank you genuinely

[@narrdag771]

Hi Brian, I don't know if you will ever read this but I just wanted to tell you that this is the first time in 15 years I have ever watched and completed a video on KZbin from start to finish let alone that it's a hefty 30 min + video. This was a complete breath of fresh air having the pleasure to watch such thorough and insightful explanation of doing such disassembly. I was looking for videos on how to replace brakes on a 4Runner and I'm beyond glad I came across your channel. Lastly, thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience and thank you for doing it in such respectful, reverent and precise manner. You have earned my absolute respect

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Narr Dag thank you I’m glad you like the video. Thank you for watching!

[@narrdag771]

@@HowtoAutomotive Absolutely!

[@mitchellmize5259]

Great video! I changed one thing that saved alot of headache and money. Since there is a gap between the abs ring and the outer keeper, you have just enough room to get the snap ring free with a decent pair of snap ring pliers and a pry bar. You can then press out the bearing, abs ring, and both keepers without having to cut/replace anything.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Mitchell Mize I'll give it a try next time. Thank you!

[@matts_.4494]

Nice work, I was sure that Toyota didn't intend for folks to cut that abs ring. So I knew there was away Thanks for bringing it to our attention. The only other problem that you might run into is that some of these axle press tools that bolts to your backing plate and hangs in your press, are too small in internal diameter to fit over the ABS ring.. The tool costs upwards of $300, So make sure it fits your application.

[@niradz]

Great video! my first time changing drum brakes and axle seal, was a nightmare until I found your video, thank you!!!

[@HowtoAutomotive]

niradz glad to help. Thank you for writing and watching!

[@echologged4986]

Great job on the video, very thorough. Thanks for taking the time to make it!

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Joe Grisham glad to help. Thank you for watching and writing!

[@johnnyrodriguez126]

Excellent video, far better than any other. Appreciate it 1000%! Thanks Brian

[@lougorlougor]

Very helpful video. About to do this whole thing in a couple of days

[@filibertobarrera3839]

Nice trick with the channel locks,will definitely start using that method.

[@davidstalee5566]

Very good. I appreciate all the detail such as torque values etc.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Glad to help. Thank you for watching!

[@Ray69Smith]

I can say it's easier to change a wheel seal on a Peterbuilt than it is on this 4runner!! Nice video👍👍👍🍺

[@HowtoAutomotive]

I’ll have to take your word for it. I’ve never worked on a Peterbuilt.

[@daveduznotrull]

best instructive video by far, thanks

[@HowtoAutomotive]

daveduznotrull thank you.

[@dcruz5157]

Nice job, Thanks for taking the time to post

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Glad to help. Thank you for watching!

[@josebedon4294]

Barry is specific job You are the best Thank you

[@Keola713]

One handed, great work!

[@ngkm2]

Great video! Thanks for taking your time on making this video. I will be replacing my rear bearing as well.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Nero glad to help. Thank you for writing and watching!

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[@omarzeineddine5427]

what diameter pipe and thickness did you use to pound in the new bearing?

[@georgekopsias9159]

Thank you for the awesome video!

[@strawboss59]

Great video, it's been so long since I serviced drum brakes that section sure helped me a lot. I tried the pipe hammer tool & couldn't move the bearing down no matter what so I used the press I needed to remove the bearing as the other removal trick didn't work either (slamming the splined axle end into a piece of wood on the ground while holding the backing plate)Maybe my assembly was set up too tight from the factory,mine is a four wheel drive if that makes a difference, anyway good instruction!

[@josephbonilla5910]

HELLO BRIAN BROSKY DAMMM LOOKS VERY TOF THANKS FOR SHARING

[@ramiropinon4523]

Great, really great video. Congratulations

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Ramiro Pinon thank you!

[@420Homestead]

Awesome! Thanks so much for this video! i was just watching another video but once he got the axle out he just said "the bearings need to be done at a machine shop" well considering i bought myself i press specifically to do this job i was bummed...until i found this video! Now i just need to get out the welder and fabricate that tool that almost looks like an axle housing! Just an amateur here who would rather spend the money on tools than pay for labor...plus i was thinking i would press a few AK receivers since i bought a press and all...lol thanks again for this.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Sounds like we think alike. I did see a video on KZbin on how to make the tool. Wish I had a link for you but maybe you can find it. Good luck and thanks for writing to me!

[@larrybroad8746]

i had my axles done at a machine shop they only charged me $65 per side it only takes half an hour to do the job!!!!

[@fairbanksmonkey]

bomber video. Thanks for your help on this and knowledge.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Jeff Redmond glad to help. Thank you for watching and writing

[@fd9431]

Video is good to go. Appreciate it.

[@ronkey4796]

PERFECT JOB WELL EXPLAIN!!!!! THANKS

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Ron Key thank you and thank you for watching!

[@123boobo]

Do you need to mess with the drive shaft at all in oder to take the axels out?

[@ili6065]

Thank You! Very Usefull

[@juanpabloriberateddin3098]

Nice, I liked! Someone wanted to charge me $800 for doing the work. Thanks, you saved me $$$$$$$

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Juan Pablo Ribera Teddin glad to help. Thank you for watching!

[@mikecupka4757]

Great work and explanation. My only question is, what is the outer diameter and length of the pipe you used to drive the bearing and collar into place?

[@juliemahan8524]

videos very helpful

[@fredwall2774]

Hi Brian Great Video . Your a professional Mechanic need more like you 👍 Where is your shop Location ?

[@joscb]

What is the name of the rubber piece that stops the axle colliding with the chassis?

[@israelrodriguez6986]

Some people like this guy and others sound so relaxed while working on jobs like these. I huff and puff and blow the house down (sometimes) when I’m working on my Father’s 4runner,,, maybe cuz I work all week and then the extra heat just gets to me LOL.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Lol trust me, I do my fair share of huffing and puffing

[@jonnyacosta1419]

Thanks for the good video

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Jonny Acosta thank you for watching!

[@Nnip9]

Well done!

[@ddemier]

Awsome video 1) At 1:30 what is the name of that tool to help remove the brake shoe's? Any links would help too. Thankyou. 2) what would the shop charge to do both rear wheel bearings on the rear 2002 Toyota 4runner 2wd SR5? 3 what would your shop cgarge to do all four wheel bearingd in a 2002 Toyota 4runner 2wd SR5 with 189,000 miles. Preventative maint.

[@puremaledark8305]

Would love to know the inner diameter of that pipe!

[@72jesvil]

Had a shop press in bearing. They pushed collar and ABS to far and collar wasnt making proper contact with axle seal. I didn't catch it when I was installing Axel back in. Immediately started seeing oil all over rim. Had to redo everything.

[@mrpopaskidd]

Is it the same for front and rear? Cheers

[@JohnPoissant]

Hello, great video. I have oil coming out at my drum brake even after I replaced the axle seals. Is the seal still leaking or is the the bearing? It is not much, but I see it. Should I go back and change the seal again?

[@HowtoAutomotive]

John Poissant if the Bearing is bad it can leak. More likely though something went wrong with the seal

[@toddhoffmaster6057]

My rear wheels have the dreaded oil runs on them, both sides. So it looks like I will be doing this job very soon. Thank you for the video

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Todd Hoffmaster sorry to hear about the oil leaks but I'm glad the video is here to help. Thank you for writing to me and watching!

[@larrybroad8746]

here's a tip if you got gear oil coming from both sides check the pressure release valve on top of you axle where the 3erd member is if it gets clogged and cant breath it will push the gear oil out then replace the seals

[@MrBuzzsaw118911]

is there a reason you have to cut the ABS ring and keeper off? cant you just press it off?

[@iastani157]

Where did get the parts from ?

[@yonatanoporta187]

What’s the link of the tool , could you add it on the description

[@quangpham2281]

whats the OD and length of the pipe.

[@waynegarcia8778]

Wait there’s no C clip holding the axle in? Do t gotta take the diff apart??

[@chieflouie2821]

I have a small oily residue on my parking brake adjuster. The wheel doesnt to wobble so its not the bearing. How bad of a leak should it be before I worry?

[@frankmaggio4328]

The wheel doesn't have to wobble for it to a seal. Once it wobbles the bearing is bad. Just have to loose enough fluid to kill the bearing. I just found the rear driver side brake was saturated in gear oil.,I'm doing both bearings and seals since I don't inonow how long it's been leaking. May have just started but since I want to travel out of state it's better to have piece of mind. Fix any leak before $100 turns into $1000!

[@stiffmeister0hYeah]

Great video. Unfortunately the shop that installed the new bearings seems to have bent the bolts that connect from hub to axle. Can they be replaced? I cannot simply slide the bolts through the four holes on the outer part of the axle. They no longer line up correctly.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

stiffmeister0hYeah I would check with your parts supplier if you can get the bolts. I do know you can knock them out one at a time and they press into the backing plate kind a like a wheel stud.

[@stiffmeister0hYeah]

I did some whacking on the bolt (with nuts on) and they're on. Replacing those brake shoes were a bit confusing. Video was a great help.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

stiffmeister0hYeah glad you got it and the video helped. Thank you for watching!

[@michealbyrd4469]

How much does all of this cost because I slammed into a curb and believe it's my axle shaft whatever you call it

[@ddiao]

what is the tool called when you used to bolt to the backing plate to remove the bearing? I heard you said you got it from amazon or jb tools, can't seems to find the tool

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Hi. Amazon has the tool. In the search bar type in. OTC 09521-25011-01 It's called rear axle puller- Toyota. Thank you for watching the video.

[@ddiao]

Great video, thank you for your help

[@trinishrinarine416]

Just awesome. Bra knows what he doing.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Trini Shrinarine thank you!

[@derekr9855]

Quick question? Do I have to replace all the parts you did just for a leaking axle seal? Or can I just replace my seal?

[@HowtoAutomotive]

All the parts are required.

[@erekeal6392]

good job!

[@HowtoAutomotive]

ereke al thank you glad to help.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

ereke al thank you glad to help.

[@tommy4237]

My axle doesn't go all the way in does car need to be level

[@Serviteslacareparacioneselectr]

Please you can put the parts numbers of all the pieces that replace

[@Hello_its_me_mario]

what was the tool called you use for the 2 springs on the side of the drum break. it was a socket

[@Hello_its_me_mario]

the tool at 29:00 in

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Mike jones hello the tool is called Brake Spring Compressor Tool. I just updated The description of the video with a link for it.

[@Hello_its_me_mario]

How to Automotive thanks. I found out what it was. But great video. Made it really for me to do it myself.

[@larrybroad8746]

that tool is called a brake spring suppressor

[@Jursaw]

If you only replace the seal in the axle housing can it still leak?

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Jursaw Yes the inner seal keeps it from leaking on the backside of the backing plate. If that’s the only spot is leaking you may get away with it.

[@Jursaw]

How to Automotive okay cause thats a lot more work then i want to do haha if i can replace that metal seal in the axle housing and not the one on the axle itself then it would make my life a lot easier

[@cojojacobs3538]

At the point where you mentioned you can take it to the local repair shop to have them do all the pressing. How much should that run, a local shop quoted me at 180 per side.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Joe Jacobs if you came to my shop I would probably call you about 200 bucks for both side. Sounds a little high

[@lancehenthorn17]

200 both sides. Where you at. Your my new mechanic. Lol! No really where are you located!

What size pipe

[@cojojacobs3538]

This might sound crazy, but instead of using that tool to press it out the backing plate from the wheel hub, you can just bolt back in the axle and use a two or three jaw puller....Would that work or am I missing something

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Joe Jacobs i'm having a hard time picturing that. Without getting the snap rings off it's not coming apart

[@cojojacobs3538]

Ok, I was just speculating, I thought I might have been missing something

[@lateefakakolossusmaahes6353]

I'm looking for that pipe tool. What is it called?

[@HowtoAutomotive]

There’s a link for it in the description of the video with the part numbers

[@douchebaggins7]

If it's just the inner seal leaking do you still have to replace the bearing and rings?

[@HowtoAutomotive]

douchebaggins7 no you can just replace the inner seal. But if you have gear oil on the brake shoes then it's more than just the inner seal leaking and you will have to replace all the seals.

[@douchebaggins7]

How to Automotive. Cool, thanks for the super quick reply. Great video by the way.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

douchebaggins7 thank you for watching and writing!

[@larrybroad8746]

if gear oil got into the sealed bearing it washes out the grease and the bearing is bad!!! so do it right and get all the parts i get my parts from camel back toyota there prices are vary reasonable i have done all my bearing and suspension and ball joints i have 238.000 miles on my 3ed gen 4 runner and i changed timing belt water pump idler pulleys new gear oil service the transmission i plane on getting at least 6 yo 7 hundred thousand miles out of it and i will 3.4 fze motors are bullet proof if you change the oil at least every 3 to 5 thousand and do the timing belt water pump every 100.000 miles and one more thing do no use fram oil filters they are absolute garbage !!!!!! cant stress that enough.any oil filter are better than fram!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@tomasserratos2668]

Good luck

[@susansnyders1989]

Looking for a hub

[@california199_7]

Very helpful video I have the same vehicle having the same problem, will like you to be my mechanic and work on my car.

[@twh563]

11:40 in the video. "You're going to need a tool like this" Okay, what is the tool called?

[@user-jh8no1zb9e]

IT IS SOOOOO FRIKIN HARD TO GET THAT INNER SEAL LINED UP SQUARELY AND EVEN TO DRIVE IT IN - IT TAKES FOR EVER , ALWAYS OUT OF ALIGNMENT AND YOU CANT JUST KEEP HAMMERING AWAY BECAUSE IT WILL DEFORM - THE LAST ONE TOOK ME ABOUT 150 ATTEMPTS AND NOW IM DOING THE SECOND ONE AND THE SAME SCENARIO IS PLAYING OUT - IVE JUST PUT IT IN THE FREEZER TO SEE IT IT WILL HELP

[@erekeal6392]

i am from kazakhstan. Aqtau city!) my car 4runner from USA

[@dalena-gamer2566]

ereke al BORAT!

[@chrisstaples182]

How much would you charge for this??$$

[@Doubleantone]

Pyramid Automotive in Pinellas County Florida has quoted me a price of 120 dollars to rebuild 2 axles.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Last Dog Up is that parts or labor?

[@AFIhlo]

My fathers 4 runner has 360000 miles!

[@HowtoAutomotive]

A.F. Ihlo it's just getting broken in. 👍🏻

[@jeffebner6701]

Dislikes, LOL, must be Toyota repair shops. DAMN GREAT JOB!

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Jeff Ebner Maybe LoL.. did everything go smooth on your repair? Thank you for watching!

[@goraeuskadelarria]

Great video.. excellent explanation.. very professional and very helpful to anyone..thanks

[@brucewayne2773]

You could of at least use the old bearing to drive the new bearing in with that pipe

[@Khan-ti8fb]

Seal part number

[@markcrawford8876]

Think I got it, hold up, what was first, oh yeah, remove wheels.........

[@erekeal6392]

is

[@erekeal6392]

we TURKS!!!

[@erekeal6392]

aqtau kz!

[@sethmyers3375]

Buy a seal puller

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Seth Myers have one the players work better

[@knduong]

doesnt look fun to do at all...

[@erekeal6392]

Borat it is not our Jew