Install Toyota Pickup/Hilux Rear Axle Bearing, Oil Seal - WITHOUT a Press!

I'm installing a rear axle bearing + oil seals on my 1985 Toyota Pickup 4x4, without using a press. Most people don't own a press, so here's how a little extra elbow grease saved me a lot of money instead of paying a shop to press them on. The rear axle/wheel bearing and oil seal installation is similar on many Toyota trucks and 4 runners, both 2wd and 4wd.
Here's a kit for the following Toyotas (No ABS)
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1995-97 Toyota Tacoma Rear without ABS Brakes
1998-99 Toyota Tacoma Rear
2000 Toyota Tacoma (Built Before 5/00 Production Date) Rear
1984-00 Toyota 4Runner Rear
1984-89 Toyota Pickup with Single Rear Wheels (SRW) Rear
1969-83 Toyota Pickup Rear
1990-94 Toyota Pickup with Single Rear Wheels (SRW) Rear without ABS Brakes
1995 Toyota Pickup Rear without ABS Brakes
1998 Toyota T100 (Built Before 3/98 Production Date) Rear
1993-97 Toyota T100 Rear
**You'll also need to add O-Rings: amzn.to/3rAsjH4
and Snap Rings: amzn.to/30xVhet
as they don't come with the kit**
If your bearings are ok and you just need the Genuine Toyota 90310-50006 Rear Axle Oil Seal:
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Fits: 1984-2002 4runner
1990-1996 Land Cruiser
1992-1999 T100
1995-2004 Tacoma
1978-1995 Pickup
2000-2006 Tundra
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[@richwyatt3080]

In the intro, I thought you called it the "6 BEER Garage" and I thought that was perfect for all of the shade tree mechanics of the world.

[@6thGearGarage]

Rich Wyatt your comment wins!

[@ziltoid3663]

i was going to say the same thing! Back yard yota wrenches everywhere nodded knowingly in approval

[@christianupchurch8988]

6th Gear Garage hey there man. Your vid saved me about 800$ and I thank you for that. I wanted to ask you however if your break cylinder for the drums started leaking from all that slamming? Both of mine did.

[@TheMrChaddles]

That’s hilarious I had to replay it like 10 times and then looked at the comments lmao. I thought 6beers sounded perfect 👍

[@davidparker9676]

@@christianupchurch8988 Wheel cylinders are cheap, it is a good part to change while you are there.

[@badaz2639]

Man i thought i had no hope in doing my rear bearings without a press this helped a lot as there is no other video i could find that showed a way without a press fingers crossed 🤣🤣

[@Whelchey]

This is a ridiculously good quality video. Fantastic job describing the process. Definitely subscribing!

[@shaunduncan8747]

One of the best quality DIY mechanics videos I've witnessed. Excellently explained, no unnecessary dialogue or footage yet comprehensive enough to do the job properly. Subscribed

[@streettosky5983]

best DIY video i've found yet on this process. will be doing this ASAP

[@TaterPS]

Well done video. Five stars. All DIY video makers ought to have look at how this guy stays on point and moves things along.

[@bterans2]

By far the most straight forward video on this particular repair.

[@RectifiedMetals]

Awe man!!! Awesome! I wish I would have seen this before I just changed my oil seal. I just did a temp job knowing I would be replacing it again for the bearing. Well there's always time to do the job twice!

[@tagminda4565]

And I always thought Americans always use shop machines and equipments to do the job. Your style is what I'm looking for. Thanks for the video and Great job.

[@6thGearGarage]

Haha not me, I work with what I have 👍

[@markmoghadam8726]

I have to tell you this was the best explaining and demonstrating video I have ever seen , Thank you to making such a wonderful video .

[@johnswick4593]

Very helpful and well narrated. Thank you for taking the time to film and narrate this.

[@stevebrzosko9793]

Very, very clever. I love simple workarounds like this. This should make the process SOOO much easier and less costly.

[@Mike_44]

You just made me feel A LOT more comfortable should I ever have to tackle this job. I thought it could only be done with a press and that big ol' tool. Awesome work!

[@Cazador42265]

Awesome.... time to do my leaking wheel bearing seal, just needed a refresher course, thanks!

[@chunkycheese73]

Great video! Makes the job seem doable in a weekend without having to rebuild the whole axle

[@bajar.m.6953]

Last year I got broke down in San Felipe Baja California. I was lucky to find all the parts at Autozone in San Felipe and replace it exactly this way. It’s work. Great video

[@judsonstagnaro7846]

ASE Master Tech here. You have saved me a bunch of heart ache! Thank you!

[@BriansGarage1989]

Thanks for this video! I just wrecked my palms (and some plywood), but got both sides off in about 15 minutes! Saved myself some money at a shop, or time making a custom jig for a press. Cheers!

[@bravethewildgaming8139]

Best, affordable rear wheel bearing replacement I’ve found also. Always love saving money! Thank you sir!

[@ryantinti6088]

VERY helpful video. Currently rebuilding my rear axle and your links take away the hours of searching for part numbers from toyota! thank you

[@parajeeper]

Common sense approach that I would have never come up with! Thank you!

[@HILUXCHAINSAW]

I have an 86 Hilux and no press and this is my next job. The 'bearings in the freezer' trick is was spot on!.

[@jdubsvr6]

Pro tip. To remove the rear retaining ring that is pressed unto the axle shaft, cut as far into it as you can with a small cut-off disc. Just cutting about halfway through will weaken the ring just enough to crack it with a cold chisel and hammer. It will save you the hassle of banging that assembly into the floor for 30 minutes.

[@6thGearGarage]

Juan Martinez I will try that next time 👍👍 thanks!

[@zanesouthgate660]

If one does not have air tools or electric grinder at their disposal, you can drill a few holes and use a chise and hamer to helps splinter the retainer also. Juans way is much easier when access to tools is not a problem.

[@iamwan939]

hello there Juan. thanks for the pro tip👍

[@stevanrose7439]

That sounds like the best idea. Just go to Toyota and get a new one before you start the project.

[@VicLux4x4]

Hi Mate, just wanted to give you a shout out and say a big thank you. On my most recent trip away over the Easter Holiday to northern Australia, my wheel bearing smashed into 4 pieces 1,200km (750miles) away from home. All the mechanics i contacted told me it could only be done in a workshop with a press! I sourced the parts, and with limited tools and lots of cursing I replaced it on the side of the road with the confidence from your video.. thanks heaps, I owe you a beer!! Cheers!! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼😎

[@6thGearGarage]

You did this job on the side of a road?!? You are legend!!!

[@deannuckles7070]

By far the best how to video I have ever seen. Right speed, great commentary, excellent video. Keep up the good work. Own an 87 4Runner. Very helpful.

[@6thGearGarage]

Thanks for the good feedback! I'll keep it up for future videos.

[@capeman10]

Thank you so much for the tutorial on rear axle bearing replacement. You are the Shelden Brown of Toyota. 👍

[@nitrofreakmanho]

Excellent excellent video! I have an 07 FJ Cruiser that is leaking oil so hopefully its rear bearing/seal setup is similar to this one. Thank you for making such a clear and concise video for this project🙏🏽👍🏽

[@bjcash4655]

Thank you for making this video, I have a 94, and it’s the exact same procedure, I thought I would have to take it to a garage until I watched this video, saved me hundreds, extremely helpful, thanks again!

[@6thGearGarage]

Good to know the 94 is the same as the 84-88. I get asked that a lot.

[@schlomoshekelstein908]

bro is that with an ABS tone ring on the axle shaft?

[@trinishrinarine416]

Simply, well done. Easy to follow. And fully explained

[@KathysOutdoorAdventures]

Clean looking truck! Great description of how to do this. Great video

[@AndyS-sx7nj]

Very well done and comprehensive video on how to change wheel bearing on my 92 Toyota Pickup, excellent job. Thank you.

[@6thGearGarage]

Glad it helped!!

[@josegenterola1995]

I admire how the job is done and presentation is very best. Professionally done.

[@randallsounhein7462]

Excellent job here guy. Real clear and straight forward. THX

[@naplesnative2394]

Your video helped me with my Frankenstein. Thanks so much. 03/28/2020 88 yota with turbo diesel South west Florida

[@EverBlade79]

Bro, you are a God send. Thank you immensely for this video.

[@scubbarookie]

That was very informative. You got me to subscribe on this one. Thank you for all the good work! 👍

[@williamroman4722]

This was a very good explanation video and simple it help a lot I just took out all necessary worn-out parts and replace them

[@suvijakengr3374]

Thanks for your Professionalism from Thailand.

[@johnswick4593]

Very helpful Vlog. Thank You for taking the time to make this video. My Toyota is next

[@msmirandagirl]

Looks pretty straight forward. I am doing the rear brakes on my '87 2wd Pickup and found the oil seals leaking. So I'm doing the seals and bearings while I'm at it. If I can't find a shop to do the hard stuff I'll give this method a try. However, I would never reuse a cotter pin. New ones for me. Good video, thanks!

[@paulzale7429]

Fantastic Video! 5 Stars! Cheers from Wisconsin

[@justinfranke9413]

Literally used this video today and did this exact process and it worked great. Thank you!

[@6thGearGarage]

You're welcome!!!

[@extremetasks]

Extremely comprehensive , cheers mate

[@Geblo321]

For someone with more 4runners and no hydro press is so challenging. Thanks for the manual disassembly . That someone is me.

[@rotory2002]

Your attention to detail is amazing ! Subscribing right now thank you.

[@angelitopython6206]

Good video .. for all those who complain that they don't fix it because don't have proper tools.. 👍👍

[@trygveramberg1463]

In the mid of changing my wheel bearing on a 92 HiLux. The retainer ring would not move an inch, after pounding the backingplate for two hours i gave up haha. Found it easier to use different sizes of chisels between the retainer ring and wheel bearing to sort of press it out. But very good video

[@MotoWorld777]

wow, great video! I need to do this and don't have a press! I was thinking of the old freeze the part trick and you proved it works on this job! Thanks!

[@Dylan-ik7ry]

Thanks for the awesome vid, it was great help, don’t stop posting first gen yota videos!

[@6thGearGarage]

Dylan thanks! I have many more on the way 👍

[@gasgiant7122]

Great tutorial video, nice job especially without a press, you made it look quite easy👍

[@6thGearGarage]

Thank you 👍

[@droppedmydawg]

Thanks Brother! I have a press and still used your method. It saved setting up the blocks and balancing act of the axle in the press. Took less than 1 minute per side to get the bearings off the axle and just moving them to my machine shop would have taken that long. Thanks for the video!

[@monc1ne]

No way? It’s a miracle when repairs actually go as planned. Haha I just noticed oil stains around the 4 studs and plate. Hopefully bearings aren’t going out

[@drjukebox]

No BS and right to the point. Good job!

[@mariahbrady9058]

Great video helped out alot just did my 2001 toyota tacoma rear bearings and seals thanks

[@jammerp226]

FANTASTIC narration!

[@94Whiskey]

Wow....u sure showed how to do it without a press! Thanks!

[@Samson-EC]

Excellent video. Very informative and useful.

[@dairyjerry2455]

I really only use KZbin to watch your videos lol! Man u are the "sheet bomb!" Best vids going!

[@sulemanakbar7632]

Deeply and completely instructed

[@axellopez8715]

Thanks for the vídeo i already changed the bearings of my car good job👍👌

[@Wise4HarvestTime]

Well done: im going to follow this procedure with my Tundra

[@red110tdi]

Excellent video and easy to follow

[@herecomesabirdd]

Excellent video, your efforts are appreciated

[@derekarcher8495]

Great vid mate, I'm all set to do the same to my 2002 Dual-Cab this weekend. Cheers!

[@6thGearGarage]

Best of luck! Yours should be slightly different with ABS and rear discs instead of the old drums like my 85 has.

[@stevanrose7439]

I looked all over my area for a 20 ton shop press. Even a hundred miles away. So I build one. And I’m glad I did no pounding for me. If you don’t have a press take your axle to a shop and pay them to press the bearing.

[@6thGearGarage]

I actually bought a used harbor freight 12 ton after this. I haven't had to do axle bearings since, but it's been useful for other bearings. No more sore hands!

[@ivankovacevic5687]

Yep finally a no bullshit video, just good helping tips. 👏

[@markronca9835]

Used this method on an 03 tacoma today. It worked beautifully!

[@6thGearGarage]

Great to hear!

[@autismion]

The ABS tone rings didn't change the process? I have leaking seals on my 97 tacoma

[@Redonionbreath]

You rock! I’ve been looking for a way to save money on a rear disk conversion on my first generation Tundra. Now all I need is a toasted sequoia or FJ rear end for all the parts.

[@johnnybud3553]

Thanks for the info in the idea I built my own fixture and I have the same press it work great

[@daver4110]

Great video!!!!! Helped me out a lot!!! Thanks

[@yannai0h]

I loved the video and decided to try it for myself, but no matter how much I banged it I couldn't release it (also have the abs ring). Ended up building a puller tube that uses a 3 jaw puller to remove it. Worked seamllesly, highly recomended it if you don't have a press.

[@6thGearGarage]

That was a good solution. I'd love to see the design of the puller tube.

[@sulemanakbar7632]

Best video with detail

[@chrismooremusic4383]

My lc engineering kit just came in the mail this evening both sides hope it's as good as OEM or close gonna be doing this same job before the end of the week

[@lauramazariegos6412]

good job in the video, thanks for showing you nice skills

[@dellxzx957]

Thanks for your sharing .. now i got a lot of idea and skill how to make it done ..

[@TheUltimateCrash1990]

Great video! You narrate very well.

[@6thGearGarage]

Glad you liked it!

[@j45acp69]

Great video! I purchased a 20 ton press at harbor freight for like 160 a few years ago. It has paid for itself 10 times over. Doesn't take up much room in the garage either.

[@6thGearGarage]

I'd love to pick one up one of these days.

[@nickconstantine1019]

Great video I tried it and it's working great no problems thanks for this video

[@6thGearGarage]

Great to hear!

[@fu4383]

It was helpful for me cause I like to do things the hard way instead of buying a press

[@6thGearGarage]

I found a good deal on a used press a few months after making this video. Figured it would come in handy... haven't used it once.

[@N530SYF]

Great video. Helped me alot

[@believebonganinkomo2287]

thank you so much, you explained well and i learnt a lot.

[@nigelssurfshop]

Thanks so much! It only took 8 hits on the plywood for mine to come free.

[@6thGearGarage]

That might be a record... never had one let go that fast. Or you're a beast.

[@mg43472]

I bought new backing plates not knowing it would be necessary to have some special press to take that off.. now im going to try again like you did. THanks for the tips!

[@6thGearGarage]

Good luck and wear some well padded gloves!

[@mg43472]

@@6thGearGarage Thanks I will!.. Was thinking about the plywood and how it got chewed up.. I have a 1/4 inch copper plate.. was thinking of using that instead.. that way more of the energy would be transferred to the shaft..and maybe help get it off sooner.. The wood seemed to absorb the shock a little.. i guess in the end you would have bigger biceps!.. ;-)

[@6thGearGarage]

@@mg43472 the wood absolutely absorbs a lot of the force. I was tempted to do a couple of taps on the concrete, but knew it wasn't worth the risk of smashing up the splines. I was out of breath by the end!

[@mg43472]

@@6thGearGarage Yea.. no.. not smashing it into concrete!.. you wouldnt want to mess up the splines..!

[@bg-cg4iy]

owesome job. very simple way and helpfull.

[@ptlpszt1]

Amazing detailed content.

[@paulschaefer2019]

Great video, helped me out a lot!

[@6thGearGarage]

Glad it helped!

[@johningle6363]

Awesome video

[@jonnocowie242]

Great vid!

[@mariosilva3530]

Nice video!!

[@thexcolexman]

Awesome!!!

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Man, You got some killer thumbnails bro! i gotta work on that. Just subbed!

[@6thGearGarage]

Thanks! I usually forget about stopping to take a pic for a thumbnail while I'm working, so I have to go back and create one in photoshop.

[@scotworden5357]

Very good video ,Thank you

[@mrhav91]

So far the vest video for this job, I was almost in my way to purchase a press ( that was going to be sitting in my garage for eternity without been used again) however no I know a press it’s not need it to get the job done, thanks 😊 by the way next time try hitting the retaining ring with a chisel, it will expand it and will be easy to remove

[@NoLimitsFunGarage]

great job explaining

[@brad8665]

Thank you. Thought for sure I needed a press.

[@6thGearGarage]

It definitely makes life easier, but there are ways around it.

[@brad8665]

Got both of them done. What a pain.

[@Hangstaz]

Video was helpful but i do not think i can perform this task. You made it look so easy..

[@6thGearGarage]

Not gonna lie, It's a lot of work. Slamming that axle onto the piece of wood had me exhausted. The rest wasn't too bad.

[@jacobgodfrey5358]

Great video living it

[@rohenhardin8713]

great video

[@doctorbobdc]

First Rate video! Thank you so much.

[@peterschlater5756]

Great video!

[@6thGearGarage]

Thanks!

[@madisonmiller7186]

Thankyou so muchhh I have a 99 Tacoma that has blown seals and it’s at 423k miles

[@6thGearGarage]

Wow that's some amazing mileage! I hope mine makes it there one day!