Tacoma Axle seal replacement and more

[@elgatogordo9523]

Thank you sir for your video 👍 My son was quoted $1800 for this job 😬 Told him we can do it ourselves and save him lots of money by watching your video 😁 We have the tools and now we have the knowledge 🤓

[@ftwbreeze]

I enjoyed watching this as much as you made it enjoyable to watch. Amazing how you took control and completed the job in record time! Thank you for sharing!

[@samb8996]

You are very careful and cautious! I like that

[@sethweston4654]

yes a little grease on the o ring is good, it helps with preventing the o-ring from getting pinched between the two surfaces creating a proper seal. awesome video man

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

+sethweston4654 Thank you so much for checking out the video and commenting! Aloha and take care

[@cincomorales]

Man you are super nice for what I see I just love the good humor you use to do mechanic jobs thats a great great to do it good job

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

jessie morales Wow, thanks for such an awesome comment Jessie! It's comments like these that make hours of work so worth it. Aloha and take care

[@markdenison4959]

One suggestion, always remove the fill plug before draining a diff or transmission, you want to make sure you can fill it back up. If the fill plug gets strippedor you cant get it out, SOL Good vid btw

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

mark denison Great tip Mark! Thanks for watching and commenting. Aloha

[@AlessioSangalli]

Also that will prevent a mess with the oil coming out without splashing

[@Anotherdaynparadise]

you can fill it from the drain plug just like an outboard boat engine too worst case...

[@survivalistboards]

I am replacing the rear wheel bearings in a T100. Video answered a lot of my questions - thank you for posting.

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

Thank you so much for checking out the video and commenting! Aloha and take care

[@Jesrockr]

You can use the lid off a can of Zyns as a cheap seal driver. I made a video on it! Definitely need to go slow and make sure it’s going in straight

[@cincomorales]

You are very well come I'm also the same way never stop smiling never what and praying that everything goes right ! Now that I see you doing mechanic jobs like it was a walk in the park eating ice cream now I know that I'm right about staying positive , yesterday I did my left rear bearing just like you show me in the video it's was totally helpful what you did in the vide I also took it to the machine shop and they charge me $95 for the bearing plus $45 for the abs ring in total was $140 dollars here in napa California 94559 I was very happy my friend I thank you one more time , THANK YOU Brother!

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

jessie morales I thank you more! Cheers to your success!

[@fireman1073]

i know its an old video but the chances of both seals leaking that bad are more likely to be the differential vent plugged causing pressure build up in the differential and pushing oil past the seals

[@zonie1953]

Good point fireman. He did say that there was a pressure release when he opened the drain plug also

[@taylorhickman84]

or the wheel bearings are toast

[@MrBrobilly]

I took the rubber off the brake bleeder screw and slipped it over the disconnected brake line to stop the leaking during the repair, worked good.

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

MrBrobilly I need to remember that next time. You are awesome. aloha

[@MrBrobilly]

thanks i want to save the retainer ring the one that the seal runs on, Im going to turn it over so the new seal runs on a new surface. it reaally pushing off hard, i made a tool so i could use a puller, I dont have a press, so far wrecked the puller, going to find a friend with a press

[@mocos51mocos]

excellent video man, exactly what I was needing to fix my dad's truck. Thanks

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

Miguel R Thank you so much for checking it out! Aloha and take care

[@joelhunter1199]

I hope you checked the Breather (jiggle) valve on the top of the differential. The "pressure" you noted, was the reason the seals failed. This has been a common problem, since the 80s with Toyota Rear drive axles. Just an FYI

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

Joel Hunter Yup, changed that also in another video. Wish I changed that the first time. Thanks for the comments. Aloha and take care

[@joelhunter1199]

iworkforbudlight Just trying to help. No need to replace seals more often, than required lol

[@60yrsgone49]

Joel Hunter I h I had to change my front differential seal It was blown out because my vent was plugged w mud oh well

[@jl345]

The slight movement in that bearing is normal. On all 85+ 4runners and taco's that share that axle are all the same.

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

Jarrod Lemelin I had no idea. Thanks for sharing some knowledge. Aloha and take care

[@260160nl]

Bearings are of self-adjusting type. My new set of rear wheel bearings (SNR) had some play for adjustment as well.

[@Jay9x]

Great job making this video, you answered a lot of the questions my dad had.

[@AVTreasures]

Nice work my friend!! You covered all the important details of the job very well! Awesome video. Your editing is always the best!! Aloha!

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

Hey Ray, thank you so much for the nice comments as usual. The next time.....well if I still have the truck I will be sure to purchase a seal installer. I just hope this time it will not leak. Seams like i'm working on this darn truck more then spending time with family. Thank you so much for watching my friend. Aloha and take care

[@80sdisko]

Great step by step video. I hope you have saved your receipts for those parts because I need the part #'s : o ring, seal, bearings, & breather (jiggle) valve. The #'s are more helpful at the auto parts because they are known by different names. I would greatly appreciate your help again. Thanks.

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

80sdisko Sorry I don't have them anymore. Everything I used was from Toyota. The should have everything you need. It will be more expensive but it will fit.

[@DanielBoonesloggingvideos]

thanks for the tutorial broski, nice G shock watch !

[@gregbrooks9546]

I have a 91 Toyota previa that my rear axle seal is leaking. Never done this but looks easy enough. I don't have the bearing press or removal tool. How much did they charge you to take old bearings out and press new ones in.

[@robpeters5204]

You give it a good shake when the tires are still bolted to the vehicle in case it does fall off the Jack, you don't damage the vehicle and you can then reposition the Jack and stand properly. If you do it the way you did it, the vehicle will be on the floor with no way to reposition the Jack and you possibly damaged something as it hit the ground.

[@jory11kehler]

thanks this really helped out to know what im dealing with!

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

YotaMax Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Aloha and take care

[@TheKbedient]

Hoping to use this information for my 2005 Toyota. Looks pretty straight forward. Good job.

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

Kellie Bedient Hey Kellie, if you have time just take your time. The only thing I would do differently is get a seal installer. That way you know it will go in straight. Thank you so much for stopping in and commenting. Aloha and take care

[@SBecktacular]

I know this is old, but this video is funny- the speeding up of voice cracked me up,...and your humor is good lol Nice job👍👏

[@LEYTAthletics]

Awesome vid man, very helpful. Keep em coming!

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

landon watts Thanks for the great feedback. Aloha and take care

[@HouseCallAutoRepair]

You really could use a lot of pointers, tips, and tricks, but THANK YOU for showing how it comes apart! *TIP:* (To stop brake fluid from dribbling non stop, DISCONNECT your BATTERY and then press the brake pedal down an inch or two, and PIN IT THERE. This will CLOSE the flow of brake fluid)

[@yourbeekeeper]

Well done Sir!!! Great editing... Aloha!

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

Thanks Steve, I bet it would take you 2Hrs to do the entire job! Pressing bearings and all. This one took forever to edit " hours and hours"! Thank you so much for checking out the video. Aloha my friend!

[@yourbeekeeper]

iworkforbudlight hahaha, I don't know about getting it done in 2 hours, but I do know it takes twice as long to do a project when you have the camera in hand... and post-production can be very time consuming.

[@reboureyn139]

oh my gosh i wish i could do this myself! i just found out my axle seals are leaking too. toyota charges an arm and a leg for anything they do. I had broken a spring under my seat for the airbag and toyota charged 115$ just to look at my truck and diagnose it [which all they did was plug in the computer to the data link read the codes] that took them about an hour and for 115$ then wanting 300$ for the new spring. stealerships are the devil.

[@danhenderson783]

The o-ring doesn't hold in the oil, it just keeps dirt away from the seal.

[@WoodyWagon]

Before you drain the diff make sure you can get the filler plug out!

[@randallsturdivant9436]

it is really easy with a piece of exhaust pipe or a really big socket

[@sidallen685]

Never install a seal dry, you should have lubed the axle seal in the oil it will be sealing.

[@thomasmondeaux7798]

Great video! What kind of shop did you use to get the new bearings pressed in?

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

I went to an Automotive shop. You can go to any shop that has a press. Just call around and ask.

[@randallsturdivant9436]

yes that is wear either on the bearing or the Axel I would change the bearing and see if it fixes it

[@omgcheeter]

Definitely on the bearing

[@walsead]

Is it possible to just remove the axle and replace the axle seal if you know that is leaking? Or is replacing the bearings necessary and that would just be a bandaid on a bigger problem? Ultimately, I know my axle seals are leaking, but I have no indication the wheel bearings are bad. I don't necessarily want to replace everything else if that isn't necessary.

[@stanlleypajdak8547]

Wal sead you might as well just change all that shit

[@LanPhantom]

Thanks for the video. I have to do this on my 1999 4Runner. Basically the same.

[@kevinchang8882]

hey brah great video. your shirt and slippah went seal the deal as one true Hawaiian mechanic. I'm currently doing the same thing and I hope this helps others, but I have a 2000 Tacoma v6 prerunner and just note that yours didn't have the abs ring as mine does and all that bearing and abs ring and axle seals have to be pressed off with a special tool. Also if you use a rubber mallet to hit the drum it will come off as well as opening the filler port on the diff fluid will get it to drain real fast. u did a awesome job and I look forward to other videos. mahalo braddah iworkforbudlight.

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

Hey Kevin, thank you so much for taking the time to watch and comment! I wish you luck! Take your time. Aloha and take care Slippahs mo comfy

[@freshy1229]

Im doing this soon. It will be my first time to do it. And ill definitely be watching this again. Thanks for the video, great job on the editing too.

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

freshy1229 Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I wish you good luck.

[@SantiagoAmezcua-j7p]

When you take off the axle is it a must to have the bearing replaced as well? Or can we just replace the axle seal alone? Thank you

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

I would say if you don't have the tools to do the bearings and the only problem is the Seals then yeah I would suppose it will be okay.

[@Dustpan95]

Thanks for taking your time to do this video! It looks like it will be a great help! Just wondering if you, or anyone else knows, is this a similar process for a 2001 Tundra LTD 2WD 4.7? I would assume so, but I just wanna make sure. Thanks Again!

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

Dustin Friederich Hey Dustin, not sure if it is the same or similar Sorry. Thank you so much for watching and commenting.

[@johnanthony5936]

Great video man

[@rubenr.8974]

You have part numbers for the new parts you replaced? And will this work on 04 3.4V6 Tacoma?

[@doyalconley4727]

I was wondering if the same procedure would work for a 05 Sequoia. What differences might there be if you know. thanks for your help.

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

+Doyal Conley Hi Doyal, sorry I am only familiar with this type of Axle. But I did a quick Google check and could not find any good pictures or video on it. Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@l1lMikel1l]

Thanks for uploading the video, need to go tackle this now

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

l1lMikel1l Sorry for the late reply. I hope everything went well with your project. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Aloha and take care

[@MrTarzan152]

I have to change the same axle seal on my 4Runner soon and this video was very helpful. Thank you. One question: Is it necessary to replace the brake pads just because they are greasy? My brake pads and drum got greasy from the leak but after cleaning with brake cleaner, they seem fine. Am I missing something? Thanks..

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

MrTarzan152 Sorry for the delay, I'm not sure if it will be okay, just keep an eye on it. I have heard of people putting a torch to the shoes to burn off the oil. Hope it helps some. Thank you so much for watching and commenting.

[@slowride3399]

+iworkforbudlight Good video . Always good to put a little oil on O-rings prior to install. Never reuse shoes that have been saturated. It actually turns the surface super hard and will scorch your drums. Keep up the good work.

[@slowride3399]

+SlowRide Ps just like the o-ring make sure to pre lube with thin layer of grease all seals prior to install.

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

+SlowRide Thanks for the great advise. Will remember it. Hopefully this is the last time for this truck. Thanks for checking out the video and commenting. Aloha and take care

[@slowride3399]

+iworkforbudlight Can't beat Toyota trucks. Always had great luck out of the 4 cylinder motors. Older models are not to bad to work on. Would love to hear how the 6 cylinders engines have held up. Do people still get awesome mileage out of them. Keep up the great videos.

[@aknagcameltoe1]

Great video and the ONLY tacoma one out there ! ... I have Just gotten my parts and getting ready to tackle this on my 07 tacoma my 1 question is the seal in the axel housing do you have a part number ? I got a seal but it looks like the front seal by the spindle ,,,thanks

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Might be this one 90310-50006. Google for the image. Hope that's the one. Aloha and take care

[@saulardon4619]

nice video,can you tell us what kind of differential oil you used?thank u so much for the video.

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

Saul Ardon Sorry for the late reply. My truck used GL-5 oil. Hope this helps. Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@rv3789]

Check your air vent clean it out it gets clogged up causing it to leak it the pads

[@electrontube]

remove fill plugs before removing drain plugs

[@rachetbomber2]

Amazing job on the video, this was very informative and will help solve my problem. I have the same problem on my 01 tacoma. The passenger drum has some rear axle fluid in it. Did you press out the bearings on your axles? I'm sure I gotta do the same thing on bearings and the o-ring, and seal.

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

+Ratchetbomber2 Hey Ratchet, I had a friend do the bearings. I recommend sending them to a professional for that part. Thank you so much for checking out the video. Aloha and take care

[@rachetbomber2]

iworkforbudlight That's what I was going to do haha, I was just wondering if you changed out the bearings in this video? Which I can tell you did.

[@bobbybrown614]

Where did you have the axles sent to? And what exactly did they do wherever you sent them? I have this same problem with oil leaking onto the rear brakes 06 Tacoma rwd. I was hoping to just change the seals.

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

I sent them to a friend to work on. I found another good video on KZbin showing how to do it. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment! Aloha and take care

[@jerryrideout7872]

pressure in read diff check your vent problably nothing wrong with the seals.

[@AustinWilhite]

So would the axle stop leaking if the breather vent is replaced?

[@ShaftDrive]

Thanks for the video, I just put a 3 inch lift in my 4runner and noticed both axle seals are leaking and need new cv axles . Now to start on mine . I was wondering if you used synthetic fluid on the diff?

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

Just the regular type not synthetic. Thank you so much for watching and I wish you good luck with this project. Aloha and take care

[@winstonwalker7432]

very surprised that the mast cylinder did not fail on you. Whoever was pumping the brakes for you needed to slow it down. Thats a good way to kill a master. Slow pumps, dont go to the floor unless you are holding the pedal to bleed it. Other than that, a GREAT video.

[@FlightSergeantRose]

I'm right in the middle of the same job and I can't get the brake nut to feed back into the cylinder. Did you have the same issue? It is being very difficult.

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

Check the line it might be bent. or try and attatch the fluid side first then to the backing plate. just take your time and dont cross the threads.

[@jrmung8117]

no more seals videos can we get one that helps us out with changing the whole front axle differential on a gmc yukon denali xl meaning whole front differential

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

+Jr Mung Sorry I am not that talented. Thanks for watching and commenting though.

[@captaincrunch8139]

@ iworkforbudlight...how much did it cost to have the axle bearings press

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

captain crunch a good friend did it for me so all it cost me was beer

[@voweeks]

do you know what the part behind the seal is called and is it removable, mine is messed up.

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

Sorry for the delay. If it is the seal in the thumbnail than that would be called the Axle Housing. Aloha

[@hiperpaiz]

going to tackle this myself. how much was it to get the bearings pressed?

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

I actually had a friend do it at his shop. He said it was pretty hard to do. Before you get started I would call around to see if shops can do it and if they did it for your type of vehicle. Also how long it will take to get them back. Remember your truck will be on stands the whole time. I hope everything goes good with you. The only regret I have is not having a seal installer. Aloha and take care

[@hiperpaiz]

Mahalo! great advice and video.

[@scaliset]

Great video, do you think this will work on a 94 truck? Every thing looks almost the same for as I can see.

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

Todd Scalise Hey Todd, I'm not 100% sure but it has the same idea. Thank you so much for watching!

[@daniellekamakawiwoole2962]

Qquiiiiio

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

Danielle Kamakawiwoole Green Bottles! My Fav! Aloha

[@MXKILLA450]

Awesome video super helpful!

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

+ben sheppard Thanks Ben! Aloha and take care

[@edpdx50]

Good, video, brah. Your slippah wen geev yo away. : ) Aloha.

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

+edpdx50 Ha ha, thought it would be the Roosters crowing LOL. Thanks for checking it out. Aloha and take care

[@zacharywatters1843]

I just did this to my 98 Tacoma. Had been running over sized General Grabbers and the vibration did not help the fact

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment, Aloha and take care.

[@bjorohan]

Nice work! I guess toyota is toyota so it's kind of the same prosedure on a 2008 tundra..? Regards Bjørn from Norway..🙂

[@rigobertotoscano3491]

thanks for making this video berry helpful

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

Rigoberto Toscano Thank you so much for watching! I am glad to help. Aloha and take care

[@FerretyWeasel]

I know this video is old but heck yeah that's a bad bearing lol. I hope they were replaced when you did this. In fact a bad bearing can cause oil seal failure, it may not have even been the breather being clogged just the bearing vibration can do that

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

Yup, replaced. Any input on this old video helps everyone. Thank you for watching and commenting. Aloha and take care

[@Chris-bh8vh]

Did you ever determine if it was the outer seal (the one shown at 9:50) which was leaking? Did the guys who replaced your bearings replace that seal when you took it to them? Or can that one be done yourself? Great video man, I'll be using it as reference as I tackle this project in the next couple weeks! Aloha

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

+Chris Hey Chris, so sorry I am trying to remember. I believe I purchased all parts and nothing was returned. I think the outer seal had to be replaced by the person that was doing the pressing because I was unable to do it myself. If I did I would have shown it in the video. Hope this helps some. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@jeffchaisi]

good video now i don't feel too bad paying dealer 300 for parts and labor to do this.

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

+jeffchaisi Thank you so much for checking out the video and commenting. Aloha and take care

[@dannymartinez8522]

This looks a lot easier than axle for a Nissan frontier

[@joeblow9850]

Only problem is that I typed in how to do the FRONT seal and all I got was rear seal videos.. figured!! Ughh 🤷‍♂️

[@aaronbennett3584]

I think the 2nd Gen Tacoma rear end is similar

[@koa808kane]

AURYTE !!!! You da man cuz in out done.....Supah

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

Don Kane Thank you so much for checking out the video and for your awesome comment! Aloha and take care

[@koa808kane]

You're awesome bro . Thank you much greatly appreciated . Take care....ALOHA !

[@salimalhinai3034]

Good Work✌️✌️

[@Efire76]

You sound local haha what island maybe?

[@randallsturdivant9436]

just hit the drum inbetween the lugnuts and it will pop free every time

[@Samxxxxksor2005]

If I were you, I put the brakes release rubber piece to cover brakes line and stop leaking for brakes fluid.

[@deputybrad]

Next time try just giving the drum a smack with a hammer. I've never had to jack screw them off, few good taps and it usually breaks the shoes free and slides off.

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

deputybrad Will try that next time thank you for watching and commenting.

[@jamesplum9182]

Yip you have side to side wear on your bearing

[@Jmendez621]

Yes that’s why the seal is leaking.

[@sam111880]

O if your really good you can just pop the seals with a pry bar

[@kent7927]

Thanks !

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

Thank you Sir!

[@bobgnarly2827]

Informative video, but a lot of “I’m not sure comments” . First time for me so it makes me a little Leary. Do appreciate it though.

[@claudioatrio2270]

El palier tiene un orificio extra para poder aflojar el tornillo incómodo

[@greenmarine5]

*NOTE* Take off the rear differential fill cover before draining the fluid....thank me later

[@i998king36]

13:55

[@terebrate]

4:03 "just to be safe, I'm going to change.." my flip flops for real shoes yo?

[@ProjectTrailerz]

24mm

[@mkfourgli1]

flip-flops and pants rolled up

[@timopramulya6805]

Thanks...:)

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

Timo Pramulya Thank you so much for watching! Aloha and take care

[@TheGreenTucan]

0:55 let it down slowly...😂😂😂😂 Oops

[@stanlleypajdak8547]

I can tell you from Hawaii

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

Roger That! Rubber Slippa Personal Protection Equipment. Thanks for watching and commenting. Aloha and take care

[@MrCodandstuff]

You got your wheel chick on backwards.

[@randallsturdivant9436]

to the man that made this video I can make ur life a hole lot easier I know a lot of tricks to make ur life easier and it will be easier to explain also

[@AAAOSD]

Easy :)

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

Thanks Big Chvy, all you need is time and energy to do this. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Aloha and take care

[@skoolshoodr8288]

8:34 deez nuts

[@yuriorlov47]

Should have removed your fill plug first.

[@world_still_spins-beta]

Let it down slowly :-), ok

[@TheCarpenterUnion]

Can you do mine for a beer? ;)

[@MuddyDrivewayProductions]

+TheCarpenterUnion That would be awesome! Sorry I don't plan on doing this again, well hopefully. Unfortunately this job took a long time for me to complete. Thanks for watching and commenting

[@joshclements8375]

i cant even watch this.. your wheel chocks are bacwards fail hahahaha

[@toddhoffmaster6057]

Josh Clements and you spelled backwards wrong. Lol