Toyota Needle Bearing Swap for ECGS Bushing- Clamshell Front Differential

I show how to replace a worn needle bearing with a bushing from The East Coast Gear Supply, using their special tool. When you upgrade to the ECGS bushing you eliminate that problematic needle bearing that's causing vibration and noise.
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[@crackerwithattitude8000]

I genuinely cannot believe NOBODY talks about this. Whenever I try googling or searching my 4runners symptoms all it gave me was people talking about some steering wheel shake on brand new models. No. THIS is what I needed and it took me speaking with a toyota tech about it and he brought up the needle bearing which brought me here. GOOD STAR FOR YOU SIR. Thank you.

[@korndawggy1801]

There's a few videos about it.

[@TinkerersAdventure]

Very high quality instruction! Definitely made it much less dreadful for most people.

[@WanderlostOverland]

Glad you liked it!

[@xsailor1970]

This video makes this repair/ upgrade look so easy; this is by far the best instructional video on KZbin. Thanks for another great video!

[@WanderlostOverland]

Wow, thanks!

[@brohon8788]

Had the vibrations, checked play on CV and it was Outrageously loose. Performed this ECGS bushing fix and vibration is gone. If you are doing CVs as well, and don't have a core charge, cut the tail end off one, remove the retaining ring, and use as a bushing install tool. Aligns it perfectly.👍

[@zenofthemoment]

Fawk! I need to check this! I've been chasing a tire imbalance with the dealer for like 2 years now with no luck! Thanks for this!

[@lucasr5675]

Super video, you guys always do such a "wanderfull" explanation with detail steps for us slow people that are trying to be like you all. Thanks again for sharing and posting this.

[@WanderlostOverland]

Thanks so much!

[@Innocentvictimshowcase]

This has the be the best video I’ve seen, and this guys voice is soothing

[@otgoffroad9594]

My FJ is having a similar issue. Looks like I’ll be following your example here soon. ECGS is such an awesome company to work with, too.

[@drzero9360]

really enjoy watching this channel as i learn so much from you guys

[@BoneJaws]

Wow.... had I known this 3 months ago I would've never sold my 2022 Toyota 4Runner. Ultimately, the noise was driving me crazy as well as the steering wheel shimmy I would experience. I only had about 5700 miles on before selling. I bought my truck new with 3 miles on it.... I've taken my 4Runner to the dealership multiple times for a noise that I would hear on the driver side. It was driving me crazy. Nobody at the dealership could figure out the problem and no one could hear what I was hearing and feeling and they would just say that the truck drives like it supposed to. It upsets me that it's a known issue that Toyota hasn't addressed. Well according to a forum I just recently came across today this is a known issue.... this video just confirms it too for me... sigh

[@lucasr5675]

Did the dealer replace it for you? or agreed that this was the issue? Thx

[@kdworak4754]

​@lucasr5675 hell no... come on man you don't know about dealerships? I've had the same issue. They deny everything. "Everything seems fine." As if they shouldn't know about this and remedy it for anyone experiencing this issue. Idk who I hate more, dealership employees or criminals.

[@onenikkione]

@@kdworak4754 I know what you mean. I've been watching videos for weeks and just ran across this. sry to hear that you sold your 2022 4Runner

[@snorlaxTACO]

Dang Bro! Legit tutorial! Clear and Smooth. Thanks for saving us Money!

[@toddplambeck3612]

Excellent video instructions. Your camera work is impeccable!!!

[@birchwhitehd]

You make all these mods look so easy, and very detailed as well…. 👍

[@WanderlostOverland]

Thanks!

[@emacflores7914]

This closest word for my first GEN four runner. Thank you very much.

[@iQuantium]

Excellent video sir! Crystal clear & no distractions.

[@WanderlostOverland]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@natefleming3457]

Just want to say thank you for this video, im getting ready to do this to my 17 tacoma tomorrow and this explained everything very well and left me with no questions 👍

[@JoseHernandez-ld3ql]

Thank you so much I was about to replace the needle bearing until I came across this video. I just ordered the tool kit.

[@sandman2345]

Great view of the extraction and installation of the bearing. Thnx!

[@rupertgumban9251]

Another great video! It’s very helpful for every T4R owners..

[@frankprovenzano7029]

Great video! Probably the best I've seen yet to DIY with confidence.

[@WanderlostOverland]

Thanks 👍

[@dogz115]

Just didn’t this today and thanks for the awesome video this was honestly the best and most helpful videos I found really liked that you got a good camera angle and light up close to see what’s going on and showing us what to do

[@WanderlostOverland]

Thanks!

[@bluelineoffroad]

Excellent video! I have almost 60,000 miles on my 2020 4Runner with a 2.5" Dobinson lift, so I'm developing a little shake. I'm going to replace my needle bearing as well before it gets worse, and this video shows just how easy it really is. Purchasing the tools from ECGS is probably a good idea to make things go easier, and is alot less expensive than paying someone to do the service for you. Again, great video. Thanks!

[@WanderlostOverland]

Good luck!

[@malick469]

Very smart using the magnet!

[@tonydize3944]

This video is about as clear as it gets great job 👏🏻

[@WanderlostOverland]

Thanks

[@chrislee4946]

Another great instructional video from wanderlost overland! Thank you

[@WanderlostOverland]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@davidburnworth7295]

Wow, have something loose in my front end but couldn't find it. Imma check the axle now! Thanks for the video brother!!

[@WanderlostOverland]

No problem 👍

[@heribertorosado4382]

Thanks I have the same problem with my truck and I couldn't find anybody that explains like you did Thanks

[@onenikkione]

Awesome. Adding this to my list of things to check on our recently acquired 2014 FJ. Your videos are a great help.

[@WanderlostOverland]

Great to hear!

[@thomassanio8745]

Great video as always but I am a little concerned about a bushing being better than a needle bearing? I would think less resistance to movement with needle bearing? Always appreciate your how to vids and this one is excellent as always. Thanks again.

[@St.Hermans_Speed_Shop]

East coast Gear Supply is a great company!!

[@billtimmer834]

Interesting, thanks for the vid. My cv has a little play but its never affected driving. Thats a handy trick with the rag. Also you mentioned the spider gear but I think that's in fact the *side gear*. The spider gears are the ones on the cross pin doing somersaults while you're driving :)

[@jonpopiel40]

Great video! You're a great teacher!

[@WanderlostOverland]

I appreciate that!

[@steinerair71]

You’re awesome! Great video quality and awesome guidance

[@inferno1770]

I'm doing this today you made a great video very easy to understand thank you

[@WanderlostOverland]

Glad it was helpful!

[@teachthestory]

Appreciate you! Safe and meaningful travels :)

[@nathanjohnson3790]

Outstanding Job Sir!!! I believe the information You just presented May allow me not to have to do a front diff swap!!! SWEET!!! THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH!!! Please Keep Up The Great Work!!!! I Am Now A Subscriber!!!😁😁😁😁

[@WanderlostOverland]

Glad to help!!!

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Very easy Swap from bearing to sleeve good video

[@WanderlostOverland]

Thanks 👍

[@mnsterbruiser]

Another great through video. Good for DIY'ers

[@WanderlostOverland]

Glad you think so!

[@DUNEATV]

Absolutely fantastic video!

[@WanderlostOverland]

Thank you very much!

[@c0cky_p4nth3r7]

you're a legend for this video thank you

[@troyurbin]

Thank you for the video. Very detailed.

[@WanderlostOverland]

Glad it was helpful!

[@davidellenbaum1229]

a good recommendation for the rag and loosen the fill plug before disassembling components

[@falkfluegel5557]

Thanks for excellent video. My cv axle is loose but I have no noise or vibrations on 2012 4runner with 237000 km. No lift either but I will keep a close eye on it. I had some shaking in cold Canadian winter but previous owner neglected driveshaft lubrication. I lubricated all points and pushed out old grease, afterwards it was fine. Some claim you can cause damage by overgreasing, I didnt see that.

[@FatMama]

Very informative video, Thanks! I think I'll just have to take my Tacoma to a shop for this one lol

[@TdrSld]

Tundra's have this problem too, if you do any type of lift. This is on my to do list next year for my 2010 Tundra

[@thefastcameback1]

There goes the ABS CABLE. Most people won't know about it by the time they moved the spindle away to pull the CV.

[@clanforge4466]

This was awesome, and relaxing 😂

[@WanderlostOverland]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@TheCoco300]

Love your videos.

[@WanderlostOverland]

Thank you

[@jkdurre]

excelent job

[@jimhuerta9038]

Good stuff, thanks 👍👍

[@michael184272]

Just discovered after watching you that I have the same movement in my axle on my 2008 FJ.. What was your source for your replacement axle.. Probably will change out mine on that side while I am in there..along with the bushing which I just ordered.. Thanks

[@hansgruber1946]

I need a tool just like this that takes out different size needle bearings. I'm amazed how fast that comes out. I was looking for something like this.

[@SandduneStepper]

I have a brand new tool I am using I’d be willing to ship it to you for 40 bucks

[@rogerramirez227]

Great video 👍

[@WanderlostOverland]

Thanks 👍

[@douglasmoore5078]

I put this in my 2006 tacoma 10 years ago, their was a recall they just replace da bearing, the bush fixed the problem, its a tri metal bushing.

[@OutbackTouring]

Quality vid instruction and lens focus. How’s the bush now it’s been in a while and is there advantages or problems the bush may cause in the future over a standard needle bearing replacement?

[@87toyhighlux]

Great job. Great video. A buddy did this on my Tacoma at 19k miles. The amount of play in the Toyota bearing is ridiculous, bad on Toyota

[@laichiamoua7771]

Great video! Subbed!

[@stevanrose7439]

Good video thanks for posting. I’m wondering why couldn’t you drill a small hole 🕳 in the part of the tool that goes on the inside and put a string or a wire on it so you couldn’t loose it into the diff. The rag is a good idea also but it could be forgotten in there. 😩. But thanks again for the info I have a 2002 Tacoma that might need this done sometime.

[@WanderlostOverland]

Great idea

[@AlbertoTorres-cl6hr]

Really Nice 👌

[@jpdeerhunter35]

Great video

[@WanderlostOverland]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@MrKim-kv2vv]

Sweet, clear and descriptive Thank you👍🏻 Hope “numnuts” hooked you up right! 🙋🏼

[@JP-pf7jz]

Yeah, I’m going to pretty much expect that this will have to be done. Great video, but I’m never doing this alone.

[@WanderlostOverland]

You can do it!

[@teddiazjr.6223]

Very good video

[@WanderlostOverland]

Thanks

[@user-xk9ni5mn3b]

Very good video and I think I have the same problem with my tacoma

[@Chickennss]

Replaced this bearing in my Tundra this weekend. Went well and the noise is gone.

[@Meatpopsicle2050]

Phenomenal video. Thanks.

[@WanderlostOverland]

Glad you liked it!

[@Meatpopsicle2050]

@@WanderlostOverland dealership just swapped the whole differential on my 2022 under warranty as it had the growling defect. Started at 500 miles. I’m hoping this one lasts, but if not, I might need to do this swap. The field tech advised that they still haven’t fixed this issue and some of them still exhibit the defect. Maybe just use a sleeve like everyone else?!?!

[@Meatpopsicle2050]

the growl or hum came back as well as as soon as they changed the diff, i got a wheel shake at around 65MPH. At what MPH was your wheel shake? did this cure it 100%?

[@VanillaGorilla502]

6:29 I puckered up thinking you got zapped somehow . 😂

[@paulbarton7567]

How bout on a 2016 Highlander AWD? Seems like the same issue I am seeing. Toyota said I had a transaxle bearing causing the wobble on the driver CV axle and then advised I take it to a transmission shop for diagnosis and repair.

[@swot_trooper_714]

Any chance you have footage of properly sitting the seal? My CV axle keeps popping out after I did this install. Unsure why

[@iNeedTheCarry]

I dont trust myself to do this myself lol... Would a general mechanic or suspension shop be able to do this? I am concerned with this being an aftermarket part, they would neglect the due diligence needed...

[@dtrn750]

The best video I’ve seen on this procedure. Especially the troubleshooting part to see what was wrong. Now I’m still wondering if this is the same problem I’m having? I’m hearing a pretty loud vibrating noise up front on the driver side but only below 20 mph then it goes away. Haven’t checked on 4 High yet but I will in the morning. And will see it the axel part is shaking loosely too. Now is it a good idea to change on the passenger side too while I’m at it? (IF it’s the problem) or wait? Awesome video man.

[@WanderlostOverland]

No need to bother with the passenger side. It's ball bearing and seems to last forever.

[@Itmonolith]

Thank you for this!! I've been fighting a shimmy and slow "whirring" noise from front that goes immediately away when you put in 4-hi and really hopes it's this part. Stupid question here. Is there a passenger side needle bearing too or only driver side? Ordering it now.

[@xlxphoenixkingxlx]

As for installing a new seal, can you show that install as well??

[@g.fortin3228]

Sweet. Nice tutorial on this.. good video help here for sure. I'm wondering how well that will act as a bearing, since the needles were rolling and this is just a bushing. Can't seem to think it's as good but if it solves the problem and things run well I guess it's a Win. Great video as always from you and thank you.

[@WanderlostOverland]

We'll find out how well it performs.

[@g.fortin3228]

@@WanderlostOverland any idea how many thousand miles these bushings will be good for ? and how's it going so far ?

[@brandonwhorley674]

@@g.fortin3228 they are good for life of the diff.

[@g.fortin3228]

@@brandonwhorley674 is this officially what the company states ? or just an educated guess ? I'm asking because you tossed that at me without anything backing it up so i'm curious if it's been tested. thx.

[@brandonwhorley674]

@@g.fortin3228 fair enough. When you have free time jump on the ECGS website and scroll down in the tech articles to the bushing FAQ. Life expectancy is 500k

[@DiscountRugs]

Thanks for the video! I'm assuming I'll need another alignment after this?

[@WanderlostOverland]

Not necessarily. If you didn't move the toe-rod end on the threaded rod you may be fine.

[@MinhHoang-vz7pq]

Hi . I have toyota rav4 1997 is the same problem .i went to Toyota dealer .They said discontinue the part. Can you tell me where i can get the part . Please

[@busybeelawncare]

How does the bushing stay lubricated? About to order the kit. Many thanks!

[@jamesfarmer2748]

I just bought a 99 taco and the previous owner has the driveshaft out with these issues but my taco has manual hubs. For some reason my manual hub differentials dont work with this bushing.

[@walmars3curity]

Thank you

[@WanderlostOverland]

You're welcome

[@drmarkintexas-400]

🏆🏆🏆👍🇺🇲🙏 What's the longevity of the bushing vs the needle bearing? Is there and downside to the bushing? Great job and video ⭐⭐⭐ Thank you for sharing

[@WanderlostOverland]

They claim it's a "lifetime" replacement. I figure it has to last at least a bit longer than the badly designed needle bearing.

[@marvinbc7928]

I believe this is the same issue I’m having with my 5th gen but will this kit work on a 4x4 5th gen 4Runner?

[@samhanks1594]

HOLY SHIT, I questioned your neglect to properly clean the outside before starting the job. But I stopped the video when you stuck that metal shaving crusted screw in there. Good Day Sir!, I said Good Day.

[@russellhall4277]

How do I know the size of diff on my 2012 Tacoma so I get the correct size tools

[@abdoali3213]

good day . when you check the bearing you just remove the tire currcet ?

[@SHAGGYSVL]

Hey mate any ideas ive just done my bush replacement and a new axle sharft and it still has play

[@natosuperman1]

Dry ice from the supermarket. We use dry ice for a lot of our bearing installion at our plant

[@eugenedeleon448]

Hi. Thanks for the tutorial. Is this modification in the driver side or passenger side? Thanks

[@sandman2345]

This is a driver side mod. The passenger side is a different bearing. Ring bearing I believe, not a needle bearing.

[@kj6297]

How long after your lift before you had to do the ecgs bushing install in you front differential?

[@WanderlostOverland]

About 110K miles.

[@PhanOT11]

Is it always on the driver side of the cv axle? Great video by the way.

[@WanderlostOverland]

Yes, the passenger side uses a ball bearing.

[@stevevice9863]

You could thread the rod onto the the rectangular puller nut and use it as a handle to install the nut. easier than trying to thread it while it is sitting loose in the hole and reduces the potential of dropping it into the gear box.

[@Ts-zy4bw]

How are you going to do that if the “puller nut” has a larger diameter than the hole you’re trying to put it through?

[@damacknificent151]

What if for some reason this new sleeve/bearing goes bad? How would you take it out? Seams wider and the tool would be difficult to put inside to extract that bearing.

[@stoletu]

What size ECGS did you get, 8”? I am getting a lift on my 2010 sr5 so gonna change needle bearing at the same time.

[@tdelta3664]

Great video How many miles on your machine when this happened?

[@WanderlostOverland]

About 100K.

[@brentgamble7341]

Well done. But it was literally the "numb nuts" line that got me to subscribe.

[@lamsterdam9302]

So my 2016 limited model doesnt need this fix ? It says the part will not fit AWD 4runner. 🤷‍♂️

[@efil4kizum]

2:55 ... where do you get this hook for the sliderhammer? does it come with the autotool loaners at the various autoparts stores? it looks so much easier to remove the CV than trying some big brass punch and hammer from directly underneath the vehicle

[@WanderlostOverland]

It came with ours, so it would probably be available with the loaners.

[@CoyoteBoyUK]

Wondering if this is the cause of my driveline vibrations. No leaks from anything but a front end vibration that feels like I'm going over a cattle grid, happens loaded or unloaded, in h4 or h2, at specific speed (45, 65 and 85mph). When my lbj failed I noticed the inner CV had outrageous play.

[@ThatMGM4RNR]

Have you tried putting in 4Hi in a straight line while doing 55-60.? If the vibration goes away then that’s deff the issue

[@javiervallecillo1791]

There's any diferente in 2nd gen and 1st gen needle bearing?

[@steveegbert7429]

Good to know. The seasoned mechanic in me says the needle bearing would be better and last longer since the axle is constantly spinning. Obvious engineering says otherwise. How many miles do you have on that original bearing? I also wonder if time spent in 4WD has an effect on the needle bearing life.

[@blanedearmond6972]

The lift is what destroys the needle bearing from what I’ve seen. At stock height they can last a very long time

[@steveegbert7429]

@@blanedearmond6972 That makes sense. More angle, more load. Just like CV's and U-joints get more stress and wear with greater angle.

[@ddelima87]

My needle bearing failed twice... my 4runner is completely stock.. had the carrier replaced the first time, them it failed again, I just got the bushing installed, solved all problems

[@at1970]

Great video. Do you know if the bushing by nitro is any good? Thanks

[@WanderlostOverland]

Not sure