Toyota W56 Manual Transmission Rebuild: Complete Reassembly - 4Runner & Pickup 22RE

Complete W56 transmission rebuild and repair in my residential garage! Installing a brand new bearing, seal, and gasket kit to completely refresh and repair this transmission from my 1987 Toyota 4Runner. Ever wondered how a manual transmission works/operates? Take one apart!
Previously it blew an input shaft bearing so I went through the entire transmission, tore it apart, cleaned up all the metal shavings, removed everything, and now I'm putting it back together and guess what...IT WORKS!
The W56 was found in the Toyota 4Runner and Pickup from 1985 - 1995, both 2WD and 4WD models. Should also apply to other Toyota Transmissions including W55, W56-A, W56-B, W56-C, W56-D, W56-E, W57, W58, and W59. This transmission is found in the Toyota Pickup and 4Runner, but should also apply to later Tacoma and T100 models using the W59 and Celica, Cressida which also use a similar transmission.
Previously I tore the entire transmission down and completely disassembled it. You can check out the last videos below!
Previous videos in this series:
► Taking cases apart: • METAL CHUNKS in My 4Ru...
► Removing transmission: • 4Runner Transmission P...
► Complete Disassembly (part 1): • How To Rebuild a Toyot...
Follow me on Instagram!
► / _rmgarage
Camera Equipment Used in This Video!:
Sony ZV1 Camera: amzn.to/3VX5koq
Rode Microphone: amzn.to/3He5Eux
Lens: amzn.to/3VYL0TD
Tripod: amzn.to/3BcYiDL
Link to rebuild kit:
www.ebay.com/itm/220936966180
0:00 Intro and recap
0:38 Clutch Hubs and Sliders
3:20 Installing 2nd Gear, Synchros, Bearings
6:47 Installing 1st Gear, Synchro, Bearings
11:10 Input Shaft Bearing Replacement
12:10 3rd Gear, Synchro, and Clutch Hub Installation
15:30 Main Shaft Complete, Installing New Bearings on the Cluster Shaft
18:20 Installing Input Gear, 4th Gear, and Synchro Ring
20:20 Installing Shafts Into Intermediate Plate and Snap Rings
21:50 Installing Rear Bearing Retainer
22:42 Installing Reverse and 5th Gear (with some heat)
24:15 Big Mistake...Destroyed a Brand New Bearing!!!
25:35 5th Gear, Clutch Hub and Slider, Bearings, Synchro Install
31:42 Installing All Shift Rails, Forks, Interlocks
42:25 Detent Balls, Springs, and Plugs
43:51 Replacing the Output Shaft Seal and Inner Race
45:50 Installing the Transmission Cases (The final stretch!!)
48:29 Front Bearing Retainer, Seal, and Snap Rings
49:40 Will it Shift? Testing the Transmission
51:00 DONE! Outro
Huge thanks to @austinniemela and @GearBoxVideo for their content which helped me rebuild this transmission.
#transmission #rebuild #repair #rmgarage

[@johns.4152]

This is a video series that will eventually have 100K views because it is the comprehensive standard for W56 rebuilds.

[@RM_Garage]

👍👍

[@angellotti4133]

Could I ask why you put the small notch on the hub and synchro

[@ww-eg2gn]

I did the same with my 1990. As I took the parts out I put them in order on a coat hanger. Then a bought a rebuild kit and took it to a Local transmission shop. He thanked me for keeping everything in order and because of that, he put it all back together for $200. That worked out great.

[@rileymorrill4135]

underrated channel i’m rebuilding my transmission this winter and will definitely be coming back for this video

[@RM_Garage]

Really appreciate that and I hope it helps!

[@ericktorres1501]

Hi I have 1991 Toyota pickup 4wD it’s a w56 it’s same job

[@nwyoda8792]

I'm rebuilding my w56 this weekend. I have the factory service manual but still will be watching your video also. Thanks for this awesome video!

[@RM_Garage]

Nice! An FSM would’ve been great to have 😅 good luck!

[@billyrayvalentine5220]

Congratulations! Your face said it all...couldn't smile any more than that!👍🏻👍🏻

[@RM_Garage]

I'm stoked on this project! It went so well and I love digging into technical stuff like this.

[@japzonerazan744]

Very big thanks for you Maestro, this video gives me alot of idea on how to rebuild this matter as a begginer mechanics.

[@leavemyrightsalone]

Absolutely enjoyed 1 hr of watching you put that back together.

[@dongoban]

Halfway through a rebuild of completely different box, first time, learning curve is steep. Your bit on the synchros really helped me out. PF6 six speed (vauxhall vivaro 2.0 CDTi). Selector rod shaft was messed up, all bearings needed replacing and 5/6th synchro had jammed up while trying to spit its internal springs out.. could have been worse...

[@donnypassey]

Dude this could not come at a better time!!! I'm doing the exact same thing right now with my 87 4runner. 387k miles not bad for a transmission that's been a wheeler since birth lol 😆

[@RM_Garage]

Nice! Hope it helps!!

[@beesharpe2525]

This has been super interesting, great detail! Thank you, you have taught me a lot about a gearbox & how it operates!

[@kevinclynes7195]

Good video, its nice having a quality video with good resolution to refresh your memory on reassembly. Thanks

[@steadyeddie7453]

You got lucky. At 16:24 you slid off the bearing in front of the 4th counter gear. It's supposed to be a press fit. If I could get mine to slide off along with the 4th counter gear, then I could easily replace the input shaft w/o disassembling the transmission.

[@monkeynts]

Nice dude, been following the whole series. Glad to see so many yota guys coming out on KZbin. Keep it up.

[@RM_Garage]

Thanks for checking it out!!

[@malikfarhan1933]

top work man, excellent video. top dedication and hard work.

[@henryaitchison2687]

Incredibly Excellent, Bro. I know I can do it now thanks to you!!

[@marcuhlan9732]

Great vid! I can tell you're a motorcycle mechanic. Very thorough job!

[@meganfoley4123]

So complicated and you make it look easy! Great content and super informational

[@RM_Garage]

Thanks for helping me install the shafts! So much easier with help 😋

[@bepo1784]

Great for me! I´ve to rebuild a G58 Gear but an other guy dismanled it. He put all in one box 🤨😮‍💨Because you filmed it so detailed it´s easy for me to put erverything to his right place. Thank you very, very much.

[@stevendennis9778]

this was very informative and truly enjoyed watching it...thank you so much. I am about to do this very thing to my son's 86 4x4 pickup...wish me luck

[@RM_Garage]

Good luck!

[@PaulB19677]

Excellent tutorial, thank you.

[@joseperez-cl8jk]

Just amazing how you make it look so easy I am one of those people who check several times to make sure it ok my transmission is auto but I want to change it to a five speed manual after watching I am sure I can do it thank you this is going to help lots of people who are thinking of doing this work keep working on it. A big fan. JoP

[@RM_Garage]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it

[@julianlopez446]

Megusta explicado con detalles. Solo que hablo poquito inglés pero con ver lo movimiento entiendo. Muy bien echo. Desde Nicaragua 🇳🇮 saludes

[@adik9441]

Thank you, great video

[@user-pm4xn3gy8n]

YOU ARE A POWERFULL GUY, THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR THE VIDEO IT REALLY HELP MI THANK YOU VERY MUCH

[@wenelitocomon3660]

A very nice tutorial video. clear and I can understand. Thank u sir.

[@RM_Garage]

No problem!

[@DavidD6969]

Nicely done 👍

[@RM_Garage]

Thanks!

[@oscarpuente2029]

outstanding! looking to rebuild my 4 speed on my 81 fj 60. and transfer case.

[@goodvibes3445]

Love your content 👍

[@lakhvirsingh6547]

Good work

[@ThisOldYota]

I’m glad you showed that little oops 😬 Great video

[@RM_Garage]

Thanks!! Gotta leave the mistakes in there so it’s real!

[@Ozochukwuchukwudi]

I like this work

[@LittleRiverKingfiser]

great work!

[@RM_Garage]

Thanks!!

[@edibarrera6392]

orale muy buen video bien explicado el proceso felicidades,,,!

[@Ozochukwuchukwudi]

Thank you sir

[@fishermanmitch1]

Great Video. New subscriber!

[@RM_Garage]

Thanks!

[@fishermanmitch1]

@@RM_Garage not sure how much my toyota l52 differs from yours. I need to rebuild it and replace all of the bearings. Your video is easy to follow, and gives me hope.

[@HenryKabwe-xp1nj]

Fantastic

[@RiaanVanAarde-bw4ef]

thank you

[@DjBaishi]

Excellent

[@GearBoxVideo]

Looks good!

[@RM_Garage]

Thanks! Really admire your work and it helped me a ton!

[@99fxr68]

On the assembly, when you install the transfer case adapter, I wish there was more detail or explanation on how the shift for needs to be oriented..Ive put the cases back together only to find I didnt have it lined up properly so the shift linkage wouldnt budge. I know there is a particular way it needs to be installed...little to no info on that crucial step

[@tidianemanga303]

The warning is good

[@vex123]

Love this stuff! Any chance you can show how the shifter selects which pushrod to actuate?

[@The-Warm-voice1359]

Dude your video Amazing But you have glitch in photography 🤣🤣🤣

[@kusterflattail]

Have 91 4wd pickup 383000 miles, same trans ,rebuilt once already ,have two of the W56's , easier to swap out when needed.Great detail and editing, nice job overall , running through the gears at the end very satisfying.

[@rukshalaanpraveen1065]

Super sir

[@m.d.498]

When fully reassembled should the input shaft spin freely no matter what gear its in?

[@wanjinggo3869]

tq u job..

[@rukshalaanpraveen1065]

I love mechanic

[@MrBasementJams]

I want to say that at the 17 min mark you discussed not using the side race of the new bearing. its not a spacer. its a redesigned bearing that fits the exact same as the old one when installed. i think using a new style bearing with the old style side race might cause issues sooner or later.

[@asurwyatt]

So on your window regulator you need to weld a washer where your handle pivots

[@traviskinman3459]

I need to find a video like this about the g52 for my 85

[@wrwindsor]

You likely dodged a bullet by finding the 3rd synchro slop before assembly. I had my 1987 W56 rebuilt back in '09 and the new 3rd synchro would last after about a month before the transmission wouldn't stay in 3rd gear. The shop tore the transmission apart again to replace that synchro and again same problem. On the third case cracking, they sourced a 3rd synchro from a different supplier (different country) and it has been running fine ever since.

[@RM_Garage]

Yeah, damn. These aftermarket synchros really are hit or miss.

[@leviperry4856]

RM, How many actual man hours did this take you? Might be helpful for those of us mustering up the drive to take this on…. Thanks for taking the time on this video! Well done!

[@RM_Garage]

It took a lot longer than it would've if I wasn't recording. With recording, probably 6 hours or so for the reassembly?

[@gakisabahan6202]

Nice👍🤝

[@loganevans3935]

When pressing the bearings or hubs onto any of the shafts. How did you know when the part was pressed far enough or in the right location on the shaft?

[@RM_Garage]

They hit a stopping point where you can feel the press is no longer “pressing”.

[@loganevans3935]

Are the needle bearings under the gears the original bearings or did you replace those as well? If you did replace these needle bearings where can you find them at?

[@RM_Garage]

Originals, did not replace them.

[@josefranco6487]

Hello, can you send me the information about the kit you need to repair the transmission?

[@lzuniga981]

Definitely useful and very informative video ! I was wondering if you can maybe share the link of where you got your rebuild kit? I was reading on the comments you got it from ebay . I want to buy the same kit . Great content by the way !

[@RM_Garage]

Thanks! I'll add it to the description.

[@frankstall1347]

looks excactly like my r-150f. Will the kit be alright for the '914runner with an r150f ?

[@RM_Garage]

I'm sure it's very similar and this video can be used loosely to help rebuild the R150F. The rebuild kit will be different.

[@dustinreynolds8312]

Where did you pick up your rebuild kit? I have to rebuild mine in the next month or so.

[@RM_Garage]

Hey, thanks for watching! I got it from eBay, the seller was brgpt, also known as transpartswarehouse out of Redding, California. They were all OEM spec NSK, Nachi, Koyo bearings.

[@loganevans3935]

What size is the pipe that you were to press the different bearings on?

[@RM_Garage]

I’d have to check but I believe it’s 2” and also has a coupler on the other end which is slightly larger and has a wider footprint

[@garytonyac.734]

is this the same process for the W46? i cant find ANYTHING on that trans.

[@RM_Garage]

I'm not sure, but it's probably similar.

[@Mike_Allegro]

Fantastic job on this video and your last one. I am getting ready to do my W56 soon. Who did you end up going with on the rebuild kit?

[@RM_Garage]

Thanks! Appreciate it. I went through a company called trans parts warehouse, they also have an ebay store, and it was all NSK/Koyo/Nachi bearings.

[@Mike_Allegro]

@@RM_Garage Have you reinstalled it yet in your truck? If so how did it do?

[@RM_Garage]

@@Mike_Allegro Not yet, but soon! Other projects taking up my time at the moment.

[@Mike_Allegro]

@@RM_Garage Just completed my W56 rebuild and everything works great!! Thanks again for making such a great video.

[@henryaitchison2687]

Where can I get that kit? I have an 87 with a W56 trans. Thanks.

[@RM_Garage]

I got it from eBay. I think the link is in the description.

[@alghfrialghfri4446]

👍

[@carlosmorado4018]

Overfilled my transmission now I have a hot mess under the truck. Will be draining some out by the way my fill plug is stripped.

[@RM_Garage]

Ah man. Yeah I always check the fill plug before the drain plug. If it’s a manual you can fill it through the shifter hole.

[@date6431]

Who did you purchase the rebuild kit from? Great video

[@RM_Garage]

Thanks! Check the description of the video

[@princezahid6332]

Nine bro 🥰🥰💯

[@lizandrosalgado7917]

👍👍👍👍

[@gufiaito69able]

Can you provided a link to this kit? I need it for my 1988 22re 4 runner.

[@RM_Garage]

Check the video description 👍

[@gufiaito69able]

Sheesh I passed right by it 🙃. How are they holding up? Since they are ebay. And marlin crawler kit is been out of stock for months.

[@RM_Garage]

@@gufiaito69able The bearings were OEM Nachi & NSK so I trust it completely. Kit was great and transmission works perfectly.

[@gufiaito69able]

@@RM_Garage that k you for the feed back buying on now

[@wncrc]

my input bearing is sealed and all the video I've seen they are not sealed. my rebuild kit has a unsealed bearing but its to big on the inner diameter on the shaft anyone seen this before did I buy the wrong kit

[@mohamad-ye8bm]

سلام لدي غيربكس شاحنة ميتسوبيشي وجدت كسر من الداخل ولم اعرف سبب الكسر هل من مساعدة ولكم الشكر ‏‪

[@princezahid6332]

I work in manual gear

[@benap176]

I want to work with you bro

[@asurwyatt]

I’ve had to rebuild several of mine if you want to send it to me I’ll fix it for you

[@CarlosDinis-bx7qi]

A tradução português

[@ugyptkutan266]

Toyotas w series gearbox is junk... Especially cable operated shifting like the light trucks or vans.... But on the plus side.... Its god damn easy to work on😂😂

[@minereliseolopezdepaz54]

No ingles 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@RM_Garage]

no hablo español pero puedes intentar usar el traductor de google u otra aplicación

[@kdhayerk3415]

ليش انمره ٣ تلفت 😢😢

[@mattrowan2680]

Sorry...but I just do not believe that you have never done this before.

[@RM_Garage]

Truly was my first time rebuilding a transmission but not my first time working on something similar. I've built engines, motorcycle and automotive, plus have messed around with transfer cases and 3rd members in the past.