Toyota rear axle bearing replacement for 4th/5th gen 4runner, FJ Cruiser, GX470, 2nd/3rd gen Tacoma

In this video, I replace the wheel bearings on a set of 4th gen 4runner axles. Mistakenly said these were 2nd gen Tacoma axles while my brain was recording and on autopilot.
The bearings I used are also compatible with multiple similar vehicles.
Based on that, the bearing adapter tool used in the video should work on:
LEXUS
GX460 2009-2019
GX470 2002-2009
TOYOTA
4 Runner 4th gen all years
4runner 5th gen 2009-2020 (possibly '21/'22)
FJ Cruiser all years
Hilux Surf 4th gen all years
Land Cruiser Prado 120 all years
Land Cruiser Prado 150 all years
You will need a different bearing adapter tool to do 2nd and 3rd gen Tacomas but the procedure is identical.
NOTES:
Around the 10:50 mark I mention a seal that will be reused. That is a mistake. It will not be reused and I later mention that in the video but it is confusing and worth mentioning.
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[@duanebier5870]

Thanks for the excellent video. Anyone who watches this should have no problem doing this job

[@stevanrose7439]

I just finished building a shop press just to do this job on my wife’s 12 Tacoma. I don’t think it will be to tuff. I always take pictures before I remove things so I have a reference right there in hand. I have less then a hundred in the press and right at a hundred in the tools. The dealer wanted 650.00 per side. I’m retired so I have more time then money. So I’m doing it myself.

[@scientist100]

@@stevanrose7439 were you successful?

[@chipbroemmer7360]

Duane we are an import shop and have used your tool regularly for a couple of years. Works perfectly. Recently I've seen some new pieces which we were not offered when we bought our orignal set - It looks like you've made a plate to use on the top of the axle when pushing it into the new bearing and an adapter to remove the old retainer instead of cutting it? Also somehow our guys managed to misplace the adapter for pushing the bearing back in so I need to buy another one of those also. How do I go about ordering these thanks

[@joewong6662]

I just finished mine, you just made my life so much easier. Thank you

[@theheavymetalslug8340]

happy to hear!

[@CurtisDrew1]

2 years later and your video is still helping folks. I'm about to do my wifes 06 4 Runner as soo as Donald sends me the tools. She only has 365K miles on it. Other than the rear bearings starting to make noise it still looks, runs and drives like it did when new. Course I rebuilt the front end last year..... I work on my own stuff and am preetty particular about keeping them in good shape. My Pickup is a 2000 TD Ram and my 4x4 is a SAS'ed 93 Rodeo with Marlin Crawlers and a bunch of other custom stuff. Great Video!

[@theheavymetalslug8340]

Thank you! I appreciate the feedback.

[@homerjonze263]

Thanks for a great video. It was very clear and helped me through my first rear axle /bearing press dis-assembly /re-assembly. I did buy the fixture you recommended and it worked like a charm. Cheers!

[@andrewb8548]

Stand on end. Heat with induction machine bearing coil. Or spin it using a bearing and use a torch.

[@andyreier2014]

Thanks for getting back to me so quickly, by the way I'm sure you have figured out it was a GX 470, not a GX 740. My wife did the typing, and I didn't check her. I'm going to time this job start to finish when it comes back and post it here

[@theheavymetalslug8340]

sounds great!

[@MK_Ultra91]

Great video. Time saving for sure. Glad to see there's an innovator making this possible. Guy should sell to Lisle or OTC to make those puller jigs more accessible. Also: consider a go pro for your great vids.

[@duanebier5870]

The inner race removal tool is now ready for immediate sale. Contact me if interested

[@chipbroemmer7360]

Duane we are an import shop and have used your tool regularly for a couple of years. Works perfectly. Recently I've seen some new pieces which we were not offered when we bought our orignal set - It looks like you've made a plate to use on the top of the axle when pushing it into the new bearing and an adapter to remove the old retainer instead of cutting it? Also somehow our guys managed to misplace the adapter for pushing the bearing back in so I need to buy another one of those also. How do I go about ordering these thanks

[@alanlewis3929]

I’d like to order one but can’t find it on ebay

[@hmaq1615]

What an excellent explanation and teaching style

[@theheavymetalslug8340]

Thank you very much!

[@rickblack1444]

Just ordered the press!

[@theheavymetalslug8340]

Awesome!

[@ramseytrain]

that retainer is tight and very hard to press off, needs to be heated on the sleeve very hot and quickly atached the puller and press off

[@bobnoyb8642]

Not to take anything from Donald, but if with that first tool to remove the race if you had ground away the sharp corners, it probably would not scratch the axle surface. Else, thanks for the video. My usual mechanic has me going to a specialty 4-wheel shop to have the bearings removed (I live in apartments now and don’t have the space, nor access to tools I had in the past). Hopefully, if I get him to watch this video, he can do the job himself. I’ll even buy him the “Donald” tool.

[@theheavymetalslug8340]

Thanks for the feedback! I totally could have. Only reason I did not is because I use that tool for other purposes and really didn't want to modify it. Definitely get it for him. I often get damaged axles in where the damage could have been prevented using this tool set.

[@damonclarkgymfitat6092]

Thanks, great video, got to do mine soon.

[@hazeleyechef]

awesome video and info , what would you recommend for bleeding the brakes with ABS do you a computer to bleed the brakes

[@tronixster]

Great video man. Btw I'm getting an error that my rear drive ABS sensor is not working. So I swapped my sensors around to make sure it's not the actual sensor and it's not. Then when I took the rear driver sensor off and looked thru that little hole while spinning the wheel I didn't see anything spinning in there, it almost looks like retainer is not rotating with the axle, is this possible?

[@chriscadman5715]

Excellent tutorial! Thanx! Where'd you get the tools, esp. the race removal tool that someone machined on a mill?

[@theheavymetalslug8340]

Glad you liked it! Tools I got on eBay. There's a bunch of chinese knockoffs now but the original manufacturer is donaldthebonald.

[@theheavymetalslug8340]

I added the seller's store to the description

[@juanarriaga3654]

@@theheavymetalslug8340 ł

[@ninjamagic5150]

Why they should just went with a rear disk break system.. my rear breaks never really worked ..all front breaks. I put a disk break Dana rear end. On My 1st and second gen. Cheap. No more bs. Otherwise nice. Video

[@TheDesertRat31]

When removing the studs from the backing plate, why not just press them out instead of the BFH method?

[@theheavymetalslug8340]

That's a good idea. I'm just accustomed to doing it this way and have had no issues. However, pressing out the serrated studs sounds easy enough. I'll try that next time I do a set of these axles. Cheers.

[@TheDesertRat31]

@@theheavymetalslug8340 lol. I would probably do the same and totally forget I have a press sitting across the room.

[@chipbroemmer7360]

Do you sell parts for this tool or know how to get in touch with Duane so we can buy the tool to remove the retainer without cuttiung it?

[@theheavymetalslug8340]

You can click on the link in the video description to go to his ebay store. Then send him a message. He also commented on this video (Duane Bier). You can try sending him a message through KZbin.

[@DinhNguyen-pg2vp]

Hi can you give me the link to buy the tool replacement axle bearing

[@DinhNguyen-pg2vp]

Thank very much

[@theheavymetalslug8340]

hello, there is an ebay link in the description of the video. @@DinhNguyen-pg2vp

[@michael184272]

Great video, very informative.. Do you have the Item # and vendor of the bearing press you used in this video..and what vehicle did the axle come out of.. Thanks

[@theheavymetalslug8340]

Glad you found it helpful. I posted the link in the description. This axle was out of a 4th gen 4runner. I started the video by stating it was a 2nd gen Tacoma axle because my brain was somewhere else at the time. Same process but different bearing.

[@theheavymetalslug8340]

Also, I emailed Duane and he said if you send him a message on ebay, he'd be happy to make you one. He is currently only selling it to people who have already bought his tool or are buying the complete kit. again, you can message him through the ebay link.

[@tanguyprigent7457]

Hi, really great tool. I have a KZJ 73 of 1994, which reference do you advise me ? I precise it's rear disk brakes. I'm in France, woold you send to me ? thanks

[@theheavymetalslug8340]

Hi, I don't sell these. I just made a video using the product. Please check the video description. There is a link there.

[@ramseytrain]

after doing all of this i wasted my time, the axle had a badspot on the inner seal surface next to the tire mount hub, the axle can be replaced however it will need to be welded and then turned, it was cheaper for me to buy a dorman replacement axle.

[@perrycollier2989]

where can I get the custom made bearing puller? I need it for my 4runner.

[@theheavymetalslug8340]

I have a link in the description. Thank you

[@perrycollier2989]

Your link doesn’t go to that part and I couldn’t find it. what is the ebay name of the seller?

[@theheavymetalslug8340]

@@perrycollier2989 it is a link to that sellers ebay page. Click on any of the listings and you will see the user name on the right. Click "contact seller" and ask him about the tool you are looking for. Thank you,

[@andrewb8548]

Trying to not damage the threads on NON REUSABLE PARTS😂

[@craigcain159]

Duane doesn't have any of the race removal tools available to sell. I have the rest of his kit. What size bearing splitter would I need to remove that inner race?

[@theheavymetalslug8340]

It was a bearing separator kit that had a 2" and 3" separator. The 3" is the one in the video

[@michael184272]

Was Duane just temporarily out? Or does another vendor have them?

[@theheavymetalslug8340]

@@michael184272 just message him. he won't be listing it. He will only be selling them to people that already have the kit or are buying the complete kit.

[@user-lv2yw8ds8g]

@george I just got one last week, so he's shipping them. A bit pricey compared to the bearing removal kit price, but makes race removal soooo much easier.

[@theheavymetalslug8340]

@@user-lv2yw8ds8g that's awesome. Glad you found it helpful

[@jla3772]

Hi, if the axle seal is leaking can you replace it without replacing the bearing or does a leaking seal indicate a bad bearing?

[@theheavymetalslug8340]

I recommend swapping the bearing. In the event that the bearing is good and the seal has failed, the gear oil will typically have already worked its way inside the bearing which changes the composition of the grease and compromises the integrity of the bearing. You will likely need to redo it all again in the near future. Best to do both all at once and enjoy many trouble free years/miles.

[@jla3772]

@@theheavymetalslug8340 Thanks a lot for that advice man. I'll do as you suggest.

[@jla3772]

@@theheavymetalslug8340 Hey, what do you think about NAPA bearings? Are they good or should I use OEM?

[@theheavymetalslug8340]

@@jla3772 have them open the box. Some brands use private labeled koyo or NSK. Either of those are prefect with Koyo being OEM. Both are Japanese. Avoid chinese bearings, if you can.

[@jla3772]

@@theheavymetalslug8340 Thanks a lot!

[@mohamedalzpeedy6202]

I want you to show me how to make a binding that's in the shape of a horse.

[@theheavymetalslug8340]

Sir, I'm not sure what you are asking for.

[@mohamedalzpeedy6202]

@@theheavymetalslug8340 I mean, that piece in black, and it's got nails on it.That looks like him.

[@mohamedalzpeedy6202]

@@theheavymetalslug8340 Please show me how to make it.

[@mohamedalzpeedy6202]

@@theheavymetalslug8340 Do you have a WhatsApp number to contact you, sir, please?

[@theheavymetalslug8340]

@@mohamedalzpeedy6202 oh, the horseshoe shaped part. Please message the eBay seller in the link in the description. He sells them

[@andrewb8548]

Everybody is way over thinking the axle falling on the ground. Read the Service Data. Wheel lugs are "non-reusable" along with the snap-ring, seal and mounting bolts.

[@theheavymetalslug8340]

That's an interesting take. There is nothing destructive about this process in regard to the wheel studs if you take the proper precautions. Do you replace your wheel studs every time you rotate your tires? Because that is the level of involvement that the wheel studs have in this scenario. They're simply not engaged in any of the press process. For the record, I did suggest new studs but the person who owned these axles, didn't want to pay the extra amount to swap them. I'm not going to be willfully negligent and destroy his property. I can easily take an extra step and give it back to him with no extra headaches.

[@nordicpride9708]

Usually Japanese engineers design stuff the easy way. Must have been a no coffee day on this one. Absurd design as much as I love Toyota…. Also never use grease when pressing bearings. Not needed and not advised is factory service manual. Good video otherwise

[@mikygordon8123]

Expellant!!!