TOYOTA TACOMA REAR DIFFERENTIAL OVERHAUL

[@PaulyD0859]

The best thing about this video is, you're helping/teaching a younger tech to do this job.

[@raincitywrench117]

Hey Pauly. Sure wish I had someone like myself now, back then to learn from when I was just starting out AND THE INTERNET. LOL

[@roba1453]

Thanks for posting this video. It showed me that I don't have all the tools and I don't want tackle this job. I was feeling over ambitious and thinking about just buying the 4.30 gears and replacement bearing to upgrade my tundra from a 4.1 rear differential to a 4.3. It's the last modifications needed to have all the same components as the factory tow package. Its a lot easier to change out the carrier assembly with the differential already installed. Thanks again for posting this video

[@raincitywrench117]

Your welcome. Setting up the pinion preload is a pain and without the proper tools, impossible. Yea, you definitely don't want to buy the tools for setup if you are only going to do it once.

[@davidmcfadden9067]

Great to see some videos from yourself again. That young man helping you looked really interested and wanting to get involved, that's really hard to find over here in the uk the apprentices we get never seem interested. Hope he soaks up whatever knowledge you pass on. Hope your settled into your new shop aswell.

[@raincitywrench117]

Thanks David. My previous employer was always looking for journeyman techs. He could find apprentices all day long but they almost always got flushed out for any number of reasons.

[@Usmanthemecano]

Awesome content!! I'm really pleased to have stumbled on it

[@TimmyTheToolman]

I would have preferred actual detailed verbal instructions for every step and more detail overall but your video did offer some helpful information, so thanks.

[@Toyotas_n__Tools]

Nice doesnt look so bad with the right tools

[@raincitywrench117]

Yep, easy peasy. That pinion yoke wrench I bought years back isn't used much but sure makes life easy when overhauling differentials.

[@wat3rdog25]

Awesome osha safety music lol. Great vid

[@raincitywrench117]

OSHA would be impressed. That work bench was such wobbly, thin metal garbage. I should do a video on the new bench I picked up about a year ago. It's fully welded 7g steel with 1/4" thick legs.

[@stevanrose7439]

Music was bad 😩 wood rather hear a hammer 🔨 working.

[@lindydeer9240]

Fascinating to watch a career technician at work and demonstrating the necessity of good tools. Curious if this particular failure is common?

[@raincitywrench117]

Pinion bearings fail all the time on any manufacturer. Its ridiculous how many tools a tech needs these days, that is if you want to be able to do just about anything.

[@michaell3711]

@@raincitywrench117 ,, Name some symptoms of failing pinion bearings on a front differential . Thanks

[@raincitywrench117]

@@michaell3711 Howling/grumble type noise that increases with vehicle speed. If it's part time 4x4 and a bad pinion bearing, it will only make noise in four wheel drive.

[@michaell3711]

@@raincitywrench117 ,, Thanks for replying so quickly. I have a 5 cylinder inline Honda Inspire that is slamming when moving from park . Otherwise it changes out beautifully with no noise at all. Was told i have a differential problem by 2 mechanics. I am not so sure. Your expertise is welcoming.

[@ex8280]

i'm at 200k, and just learned about this. Say a prayer for me.

[@checkingoutgypsymike2075]

I have a 07 tundra that's howling. I was wondering how hard it is to tear into and fix. 500 and change for master part kit, vs 1,600 or more to take to a shop. May just buy the axle tool kit you posted the link to and try it myself. I've done motor and tranny changes, replaced wheel bearings, but I've never tore into a differential. Thanks for doing and posting the video, much appreciated!!

[@raincitywrench117]

They are pretty simple to setup with the proper tools. You most likely have a bad pinion bearing. The ring and pinion almost never go bad. I would get just the pinion, carrier bearings & save a bunch of money. If you do yourself, you will need to have access to a press to install the bearings, dial indicator to check gear backlash like in the video, large pipe wrenches, cheater bars or something equivalent to set up pinion bearing preload. It takes a bunch of force to crush the sleeve to get the preload adjusted. Oh yea, you will need an inch lb torque wrench to check the rolling preload like in the video. Good luck!

[@stevethomson8977]

Please tell people what year of Tacoma you’re working on; they are not all the same

[@brauliorubio2465]

do you remember the torque specs for the differential third member 10 bolt and for the for axle bolts and drive line bolts cuz Im workin on mine and can't located that info

[@raincitywrench117]

Here are torque specs from ALLDATA. Differential carrier x Axle housing = 33lbf. Rear axle shaft = Torque 27 ft-lbf). Propeller shaft = Torque : 65 ft-lbf)

[@brauliorubio2465]

@@raincitywrench117 thanks very much

[@quichung747]

Hi Mathew, I have a 2010 Toyota Tacoma with similar problems with the rear differential. I’m in Bothell, do you still work on cars in snohomish?

[@raincitywrench117]

I currently work for Bickford Ford. This vehicle was dealer trade in. They will only take Ford appointments. I would have no problem working on your ride but I can't. 😓

[@ernestowatchman3698]

What’s that tool you used to measure inch pounds? And does it convert inch pound to foot pound?

[@raincitywrench117]

A deflecting beam in/lb torque wrench. Here is a less expensive torque wrench www.zoro.com/gearwrench-14-drive-beam-torque-wrench-0-80-inlbs-2955n/i/G8305409/?gclid=CjwKCAiA_6yfBhBNEiwAkmXy53NkjyTOWo_9Z6B3JecuPqz-kxlfsIQIN6RHsIfD8ES-v56a3kNa9xoCJ4AQAvD_BwE

[@sidallen685]

What’s the name of the driver kit your using?

[@raincitywrench117]

Cheap chinese no name brand but works great: www.ebay.com/itm/Universal-Press-and-Pull-Sleeve-Kit-Bushing-Bearing-Seal-Driver-Removal-Tool-Set/202171154660?epid=22012418036&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&hash=item2f125700e4:g:YcYAAOSw0JpV6wzC&amdata=enc%3AAQAFAAACgBaobrjLl8XobRIiIML1V4Imu%252Fn%252BzU5L90Z278x5ickkrmmq8hWevtuKE7%252F%252BLfVXtgpvgfT9TX7pFxs%252FE6zjUl1HiNiTtaUwYqOMngcr4fuf5u8UYJ%252BGE%252FDDpdopF0rzZpPTwqRYjGyZR%252BtLsEEs6oTXlOZjEpQ8BVAf0BFTBeS63UR98L1LMKIqGSnybVQHz%252FnvEJig8qHtX6xB%252Fd5h%252BW322e6cV7qKQsdXtYKu5l3rIj651edl7TXLYIucVPmyMUrVlr61U1Gys6eNdszGZcEuMXN75%252FgtagRNieJYXO81LaEfKlvimkzXzsQwkWdcxim6H7tIljL4%252B%252B%252FsYp9ND7p4mAWzCs4UbarrxJT3MK0pnejJyh6tm6fR1N85v5Yy02xW5mXIrIyphxFC5EEOKKQORvQQNdvERLRfdii9%252BKlqwZoSuedPyaw7NAvQu35zTgIkySDWLrupVwQdqLYRj%252Bd4EaVPONYBN8wbOQ6z2pqw8LeulNg7nIGrSqRpo0GuxO5BRPtj5Ru%252FOdMUHY0mUd%252FB243jO1AQmwfbjeIV%252FokV%252FgsvOZ17jkfUYYUKas6WUZ9JEvEvjOWdEenrUAxu4MNK%252BU1LgZK833AalnSqVnB0Psn3bT0Tj2cpheYviuALPed4rOhFXYFiuyjXuFa4Oe4o%252Buxfdov7jK9kkijOpVzRosz%252Bs%252BjRf2wDRoF3DH3hm6uEYe0iBt0xYHLeJ3GnRRYterlx3UOS5l1yRmiCaThQqMndmON8OqiCoYDL75lARbTYaaWTymPcnfyOWKwHb%252FSJ9PhBIHx1ipmQDkxTyLmjVUE1O6iuQBkZ4046gbUcUyQmTuQaODFEZeZsDL6rJB4%253D%7Ccksum%3A20217115466048ccabca4818414aa2556349e8bec3df%7Campid%3APL_CLK%7Cclp%3A2334524

[@toyotabros6860]

what's the part number for the oil sleeve, I cant find it?

[@raincitywrench117]

Not 100% sure but think it is 90311-38047. I would double check

[@georgegrieninger8776]

RANDYS WORLDWIDE : RINGS % PINION & MORE/ sells complete new units for between 1750. _ 2100. GREAT VIDEO I'VE DONE THE GM REARS FOR YEARS, FIRST TIME DOING A TOY OTA NEXT WEEK, WHOPPIE, ANYWAY THANKS FOR THE VID, ON YEAH CAN GET THE BEARING KIT FOR DIFF IS BOUT 200, ON AMZ.

[@jesusrobles7718]

I have a 2010 tacoma and my back differential going out so I decided to change the differential with axles the hole thing but th one a bought come of a 2017 tacoma u think i will fit

[@raincitywrench117]

That I do not know but if all the mounting points, shock hangers, etc. are the same then make sure you check the total width from axle flange to axle flange and the gear ratio. If it is four wheel drive, the gear ratios MUST be the same.

[@jesusrobles7718]

Thank u

[@relaxeful]

my rear diff need a rebuild on my 4runner 2000 and no shop want to takle this work in my area my only option is to buy a use one

[@raincitywrench117]

Oh man, sorry to hear that. Carrier assemblies from Toyota are probably 2 grand. A good used unit is probably the way to go.

[@th.usa4112]

What model year of Tacoma was that diff coming from?

[@raincitywrench117]

Pretty sure it was a 2004 Tacoma

[@chee75]

it gonna broken i know . but nice video

[@danthemanx07]

What tools did you use for the side adjusters?

[@raincitywrench117]

I didn't have the special spanner tool so I used a round punch. Mark them or count threads so when you go back together it will be close. I found that leaving the carrier bearing cap bolts a little loose helped to thread in both adjusters then tighten both cap bolts. After caps are tight, use punch on the adjusters to get correct ring gear backlash. It will be tough to get too much carrier bearing preload. I just went by "feel" tried to get the same adjuster tension as when they were removed.

[@juanvillagomez2741]

Whats the simptons of back part like that

[@raincitywrench117]

It will start howling when driving that increases in pitch along with speed.

[@CPthetooladdict]

Oh man these rear ends are a bear to do!!!!

[@raincitywrench117]

Yep, they are a pain setting up pinion preload

[@flexcrespo4456]

I thought I was watching broke back mountain

[@raincitywrench117]

🤣

[@chekelley6861]

What torque wrench was that?

[@raincitywrench117]

Cornwell CTG3000 3/8" Digital Torque Wrench. Very nice unit.

[@lukestoyz]

No crush sleeve?

[@raincitywrench117]

We installed one. It took some major force to crush it down.

[@flinch622]

Why not press those races in?

[@raincitywrench117]

I should have. It is a little heavy and awkward rigging it into the press and thought I could save time. Wasn't expecting the large inner race to be so difficult.

[@DARKHORSE262]

My 93 needs this done....expensive

[@raincitywrench117]

For sure. Seems like everything is expensive these days

[@jackpotcity9273]

this guy definately had long hair , am i right ?

[@raincitywrench117]

Bingo

[@matthewlee2686]

Music is annoying

[@raincitywrench117]

You're not the first to say that. My newer videos do not have music. 👍