Toyota Rear Wheel Bearing Replacement The Correct Way!!!

Replacing the rear wheel bearings, and building a tool to do it correctly!!
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[@chriscollins260]

Thanks for the clear video. I just did this job on my '89 4Runner and this was one of the key videos that gave me the confidence to do it myself. All your other content on these trucks is great too.

[@austinniemela]

Awesome man I’m glad it helped!!!

[@spelunkerd]

This is why I respect general automotive mechanics. At the dealer they see the same thing every day, with special tools and repetitive work flow. Here you needed to make your own tools, accepting all the risk of doing something you haven't seen done before. Well done, excellent editing as well.

[@beehindme]

Best DYI video I have seen on any vehicle or any subject ever. No BS. No ego. Spot on for every detail. Thank you for putting that up for us. Building the tool now.

[@PNW_Car_Mods]

I never thought following a floor jack across the floor could be so relaxing. :)

[@highdesertforester]

I did this job last year on my 92 truck using the "lift and smash" method. Yeah, your method looks a lot easier! I would have changed out those wheel cylinders on the brake job as long as you were in there.

[@Karrwrek]

Great video! I just did this on my 3rd gen 4runner last year and the press tool made all the difference. I would just like to add that when you do the seals, it's always a good idea to replace the seal ring that presses on to the axle at the same time. Its cheap insurance to prevent rework. Sometimes if the seal ring has a "witness mark" from the old seal it it can cause new seals to leak due to the seal ring being worn. Yours looked okay in the video though. Its also a good idea to grease fit the seal to the seal ring to make sure that the seal ring is pressed on far enough for the seal to ride in the center of the seal ring. For ABS axles is should be around 5mm. Overall, awesome job! I always look forward to watching you work. You always put in the work and not buy your way out by having someone else do it or throw parts at the problem.

[@cliffordcullen1687]

Love that tool, real life saver. There's another way to get those pesky bearings out. You pop the seal off the bearing and punch the cage out with a punch between the balls. Working back and forth, the cage eventually brakes and you can pull the pieces out. Slide all the balls to one side of the bearing and place the axle shaft in a vise horizontal. Grab the backing plate at the top making sure all the balls of the bearing are at the bottom and pull. There will be enough movement and gap in the bearing to extract one of the balls. Once this happens the rest of the balls come out easy. The axle shaft will slide out. Then take a small cutting wheel and tool and cut a grove in the inner bearing race and caller being careful not to cut into the axle shaft. Cut just deep enough about halfway through and strike with a chisal and hammer on the cut. The race and caller will crack at the cut and slide off. Then take the inner bearing race and reassemble the bearing with 5 balls and spread them evenly in both inner and outer race. Flip over backing plate and drive the bearing out. I done alot of them like that but that tool you made is really nice.

[@glennelson9084]

Thank you Clifford, This is a true old school way to do bearings! I did mine today and your description was on the money! Thank you! Not going to spend cash on tool, bought truck new in 1989 and this 2nd bearing will probably be the last it will need.

[@dubltap7216]

Wow, perfect timing. I changed my front wheel bearings and CV axles on my 90 Toyota pickup today. Probably should do my rear bearings also.

[@troyhodulik5542]

Another great video Austin! I will be tackling this on my 07 4Runner soon but will also do the backer/mounting plate as it is rusted beyond usefulness. I have everything ready to go: replacement bolts and nuts, seals, mounting plate. You name it. I'm ready to get after it!

[@Jursaw]

Very detailed video. I like how you made your own tool! Sometimes its more practical to custom fab your own tools.

[@greym6436]

Really good stuff man! Just had this done earlier this year, where with 246k miles, i just did a whole rebuild on my 1stgentundra rear axles and brake drums. My old bearings and axles would jump when braking!! Replaced and rebuilt, Needless too say truck brakes and rolls quite damn nice now maybe even gained 2 more miles per gallon🙄🤣 ..Keep up the great vids 👍 -Grey

[@Warmspringsrezbuck]

Very nicely done with the homemade tool, work smarter not harder my old man used to tell us. I have a 84 Toyota 2L Diesel oem all factory pickup I’m working on to kind of restore it myself here in Warm Springs, Oregon 🤘🏽

[@garyduncan1884]

Great video. Would you be willing to provide more info on the tool you fabricated. Such as how long was the 2” pipe how long was the 1 1/2 in pipe the length & width on the steel plate.I need to do a repair on my axel also. Thanks

[@mikediamond257]

Great how to once again. Thanks for the tips and showing it doesn’t just fall apart or together! I thought the new truck was tall...... until you put it next to your red one!! Great channel, great content. Well done 👍

[@austinniemela]

Thanks 👍

[@jimmadonna1436]

Woah! That bearing is toast! Cool tool. I freekin love that brake bleeder.

[@orlandomuniz876]

Great tutorial, ive been procrastinating on doing mine since i don't have press.

[@luckyone9272]

Really nicely done and the tool you built is the kind ingenuity I love to see. I would have taken the drum and pads off at the start to save my back but I've got about 30 years on you and the back isn't what it used to be.

[@robertmcclure184]

Thank you Austin! Great video, well done and very well explained. Thank you for your time and explanation of what you were doing and passing it on to others. What year is your green toyota truck you are working on? Great job, I am doing this exact job on 3 trucks right now. 1986 1st gen 4 runner, 1985 toyota pick up and 1997 T100. We have owned the 1985 since new. I used to work for toyota and that is all I own, also having a 2004 Avalon, 1998 Tacoma and a 2021 Tacoma. It looks like a Used car lot in front of my house, lol. I watched the 1st video where you pounding the bearing out, I tried that, lol. Kicked my butt! But I am a 60 yr old retired after 31 years Army Helicopter pilot, not the man I used to be! God bless and keep the vids on these old trucks coming! You, RM Garage, and 6 Gear Garage are doing a great job on these videos. Once again thank you for sharing and taking the time to do these videos!!!!!

[@JammyCrackcorn]

Fantastic work and tool you made…Great job!!

[@stevendouglas6593]

I really enjoy your videos, especially the more technical ones like this one. Great work.

[@austinniemela]

Glad you like them!

[@dezfan]

Bam! Definitely the way to go, nice work! 👍🏼

[@Hillbillywelder]

The bloody knuckles are what make this video legit.

[@nonipaulette4520]

Incredibly helpful video.

[@leorobinson5737]

Amazing work man, I took a tire off my truck and have difficulties putting it back on. You are skilled,pays when you know what you are doing.

[@austinniemela]

Thanks 👍

[@jeremyshaw6624]

U do such a nice job on everything u tackle with these trucks keep it up

[@kylebrown2868]

How has no one offered you a job doing this stuff? You’re so talented man keep up the work👌🏼

[@austinniemela]

Thanks!! I don’t work for people haha

[@thomasmurphy5906]

Tool engineering and fab skills on point

[@baileyboyens]

So clean! Just did this job on my 4runner! Still watched the whole thing tho

[@jceccoli1]

excelente trabajo, yo hubiese agregado cambiar los cilindros de los frenos. gracias por documentar el despiece. Saludos

[@felipeaguiar2830]

Excelent work as always!

[@maxnuccio2440]

Fooof this is the way. I tried the first method pounded um for an hour and got nothing but tattered wood and sore shoulders. Gave in and took it to the machine shop, 100 for both. Wish I’d have known would have saved my back haha.

[@fionaniutolotogia1664]

Like the tool & the video , makes work a lot easier, thank you, cheers!!👍🙏

[@plus790]

Good to see the homemade tool.

[@douglasthompson2740]

Check out the HF air over hydraulic jacks to use converting your press. Did my home built 50 ton two or three years ago and it really makes a difference. I use the hand control and installed a foot control as well. Several YT channels showing it. Next I want to put a gauge on it to register the force used. Allows you to free up your hands for positioning the part.

[@125sm3]

The start of the video was awsome some nice editing there.

[@jimbote1968]

awesome! built one a few years ago using an old axle housing and broken T5 first gear after nearly ruining my hands trying to "lift and smash" it off.

[@justinbatchelor2418]

I just need to see a front cv axle replace and i will have a hole library full of very detailed videos. I have no garage so, i need to wait till summer yo tackle these projects. As always love the videos man

[@austinniemela]

Thanks!!

[@wesleyhale1576]

Best tutorial vid I’ve ever watched.

[@austinniemela]

Thanks!!

[@scottblake6850]

That tool is genius! I'll have to build on for my Tacoma,! Keep up the great videos

[@austinniemela]

Thanks!!

[@scottblake6850]

@@austinniemela your welcome ! Thanks for making great content!

[@ironmossforge4883]

so when you 'neck the rod down' for the custom tool, does that thinner rod contact the bearing collar when you're pressing the shaft back in? assuming so, can't see from the vid.. but wanted to be sure pressing on that special angle wouldn't scar the metal. Alternately, diameter of the pipes used would be useful. Apologies if I just missed it x.x Thanks!!

[@webreakforsquirrel4201]

Just picked up a press jig for these axle jobs for $130 in the Amazon. Total game changer.

[@alftorrisi8795]

Awesome job and great fabrication on the tool. 👌

[@austinniemela]

Thanks 👍

[@trentherring5640]

Love this truck.

[@realaussiemale567]

Another learning experience for me. Good stuff! 👍🇦🇺😷

[@dc5723]

Thanks for the great video. Not leaking yet on our 1993 but when the time comes.

[@garywinkworth3380]

great job mate thanks

[@buddywaldon5329]

Built a very similar tool to do mine. I tried the drop method and it just wasn't happening. Even with a 20k press, that collar was on tight. 80 model never been off and the tool worked perfectly.

[@squink182]

Your trucks rock!

[@ostaychehfong988]

One of the best life hack I've ever seen 😁

[@kenzeller6518]

Hey man, good job. Enjoy those new bearings!

[@poormofo1]

Truck looks badass bro

[@kingrp3481]

Amazing work Amazing car 👍

[@robertbrown3540]

Excellent video!

[@bnbadagin]

Love that truck!

[@JEREMY120983]

Ready to all terrain 😎

[@1951Roy]

Thanks for sharing.

[@AlvaroRivera-pf6ci]

Very Good Friend That Same System for changing bearings and seal applies to a 22R Year 81 It is 4x4 Thank you🎉

[@kisakyetommy]

Nice work brother 👏 💪 👍

[@leonardchinguri9288]

Thanks very much!

[@brianmedley8192]

I want to see you build a headache rack for your green truck maybe a tonneau cover?? Love the vids!👍

[@jessewaite509]

Terrific, clean work. Now to spill the beans: that tool is equivalent to mounting the axle+backing plate into an empty junk axle housing. You cut out enough of the center cover of the housing to mount a small bottle jack within, on the same axis as the axle. Mount the axle to the housing, press out the axle from within using the jack. Boom, done-zohs. I will be doing this a second time soon using the same notched housing that sat under my house since twelve years ago the last time I did the job. But let's be honest, watching the rest of the world demonstrate the "bash it on the ground till you mushroom your splines and warp your backing plate" is why I live in America. #USA

[@diyjeff1838]

Nice work!

[@austinniemela]

Thanks!

[@hernanalvarado563]

Muy bueno aprende uno gracias

[@coopersuperfastguy1]

awesome video wish I had the stuff to do myne like you just did. Myne axel went bluetooth down my street pulling into my driveway

[@jamesmcgill363]

Great video ! Thanks for putting it together . Those are brake shoes ! Pads are part of your front brake assembly. 😂

[@franciscojavierburgoincort2505]

good job my friend

[@rigbino]

nice work!

[@austinniemela]

Thanks!

[@toddclendenin5469]

Should replace those wheel cylinders too while its all apart anyway.

[@SOLDADITO76]

My ex could never understand why I hold onto one use tools, even tools that are not even needed for my rig. I would just keep telling her it just makes things easier if you have the right tool for the job. I thought about making something like that in the past, just have to get the actual press to complete the final result. You should think about a little anti seize on all metal contact points when doing brake shoes, including the park brake arm, adjuster arm, and the adjust after you completely clean it. And actual grease is not recommended on braking systems.

[@tucker7631]

I will point out to others that he is wearing safety glasses while using the hydraulic press. Great idea. 👌

[@wwearmandoma]

Great video

[@garypeters9751]

I think it was sent to wrong u tube address sorry again just wanted to say thank you for the video and design of press I'm going make one I have just bought a 2003 TOYOTA TUNDRA SR5 240000 MILES AS YOU CAN IMAGINE IVE GOT A LOT OF GEAR WORK TO DO BUT NEW FRAME NICE BODY AND STRONG ENGINE IM REPLACING EVERYTHING THAT NEEDS IT PLUS A TIMING BELT AGAIN GREAT job and keep up the good work

[@jorbitz69]

Very good instructional video .Well done. Thanks for sharing. I am working on my 07 Toyota Tacoma and I had been struggling because that tool is not available and in this economy to have that tool is to make one. Well done.

[@Evilhuman12]

Nice tool, but not necessary for this kind of job. I was build a tool pretty similar to yours, but it did not work in my case under 20 ton press. I don't know why. Then I just took an angle grinder and made a cut on that collar very carefully. After hitting it a few times with a hammer it cracks down and fell off. To install a new collar I just heat it with the propane torch until it becomes dark-red and drop it down to the bearing. It fits perfectly in that way. Nice projects. Good luck!

[@dustinraymond9403]

Old video, I know, but I was curious where you found a flange that fit the backing plate so perfectly?

[@goptasingh4432]

Dude u is a boss

[@user-sj8wd5uh9g]

Very cool bro

[@earthroamer82]

Great video! I see that one of your oil shaft seals was made of rubbery plastic and quite different to the original. I bought a Beck and Arnley kit and I also have one plastic oil seal. Just wanted to see how this is holding up for you?

[@austinniemela]

Its holding up great!

[@gullf1sk]

nice good job

[@tommcl8548]

Sweet,keep up the great ideas.Love the channel 👍:)

[@cab1198]

Whoever you're selling the car to the owner is one lucky dude

[@nonipaulette4520]

Really nice. Do you apply POR 15 to rusty leaf springs too?

[@bulliongrowernz1975]

Install tip...Freeze the bearing, heat the housing..Use old bearing as the piece you bang on

[@garypeters9751]

I sent you a comment I hope you got it not some other person because while making comment another video came up again great job

[@djmadd1212]

I actually like this one better than the flat bed

[@rehanniazi3596]

Top job.....

[@joeshmoe6969]

Would you recommend changing the bearings as well if you need to replace the axle seal?

[@garybrady7245]

What was some of your symptoms if you don't mind me asking? Had a hunch? Went with your gut? What gave it away? Excellent work BTW I think I'm gonna have to buy the tool online though having no access to welding equipment. I think I need to do mine on my first gen Tundra non/abs

[@jamesacland1041]

Great job. I would of changed out those wheel cylinders though, for the brakes. They will leak and destroy those brand new brake shoes.

[@Gallamari]

Well he is not you so.....

[@rogelioabuanjr.3947]

Good job thank you for sharing what number of the bearing friend?

[@MountainGurkha14]

very good

[@likits1999]

Woooow! Flash back. The right way!!! Lol. You bang the shaft on the curb until the bearing and evrything else drops down. It worked for me in an emergency situation! Then you redo the same job twice until you figure out that there is a certain spot where you have to stop pressing the bearing in because your seal keeps leaking. The only bad Japanese design in my humble opinion.

[@vknightlivesley6712]

Hiace toyota kdh200 bearing installation have you done it before? Cuz i myself working as a mechanic find the rear wheel bearing usually is flat on both end but for kdh200 toyota model it has that weird extrusion. Any videos of your work on it?

[@abadela24]

well done m8

[@brandontrantham2613]

How much did it cost to raptor the whole truck?

[@TheEinart]

Nice video, but do you also have some play in the bearinghouse in and out? i mean, can you drag your hub/axle when installing the axle shafts to the axle housing after tight them up?

[@austinniemela]

Not on new bearings, i have had used ones where the bearing moves in the backing plate, but that it held in place when you bolt the axe to the housing!

[@jimmysteezeaitken8611]

love all your stuff dude - 94 4runner in aus. you need to get yourself a drill dude ahah

[@Z-Bart]

You might want to check that link for the wheel bearing tool. I clicked it and E-Bay said, "We looked everywhere, cannot find that". 🤷‍♂️

[@mattmishoe157]

What POR15 was that you used on the hubs. It came out nice. I’ve got a rusty trailer I need to do some work on.

[@javier4764]

👏👏👏👏👏