Toyota Tacoma: Rear Wheel Bearing Remove & Replace - Part II
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 ส.ค. 2024
- In this video I bring you along as I go through the process of replacing the rear wheel bearing on a Toyota Tacoma. The Tundra's are very similar as well as some Nissan SUV's. It is not a bad process providing you have a few specialized tools. -Enjoy!
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I found the bearing puller tools and they are on the way. But I can’t find a shop press within 100 miles of me. So I guess I’ll just build one.
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I'm with your customer: even though it doesn't save money I'd rather do the second bearing as preventative maintenance and only be without my vehicle once. Just my $0.02
Yeah, I always figure if the right one's bad the left is on it's way out. Probably depends on if you're keeping it long term or not too.
I was always told that you always did an axles worth, eg both sides of the vehicle on the axle you were working on. In fact I have heard one or two short “speeches” on the subject myself !
3 hours labor is a hell of a preventative cost. if it were 1, maybe 1.5 hours I could recommend it.. but on a rusty bucket like that, who's to say the remaining bearing isn't going to outlive the rest of the truck? I couldn't recommend it to my customer.
I concur
I would do both. If one went bad, the other can't be far behind
I remember those traveling shop equipment guys. That's how my dad got his shop press. They'd load up a semi down in the Carolinas with presses, engine stands, cherry pickers, etc and send it to a city. Then everything was transferred to an army of guys with pickup trucks who went around to all the shops selling them. How they put that all together back in the day I don't know.
I remember them. They were out in California too. Haven't seen them for years now. I think Harbor Freight put them out of business.
We had traveling tool auctions where they would set up every 20 to 40 miles or so and spend a day selling all manner of that kind of stuff. Very interesting just to wander about and gawk at it all. They haven't done that in 30 years at least, and yeah that would be right up harbor freight's alley today as it was the same cheap knock off stuff alongside some pretty good looking stuff too. The massive bench vices always had a huddle around them. Too much money for me to play though.
There's still a tool sale that sets up at our county fairgrounds every spring (except in 2020 of course!). I usually buy some "disposable" tools there every year. On the other hand, it's also where I bought my first genuine Milwaukee Sawzall back in about 1992. That 6 amp saw was like my right arm until it gave up the ghost about 5 years ago. I upgraded to a 12 amp Milwaukee then.
Those traveling salesmen still came around my area until last year in southwestern Ohio. The same old man that had been coming around for over twenty years. I’ve got a press just like his, and a cherry-picker also,made by continental that my dad bought off of them years ago.
thats still happening but nowdays its Snap on and you have to sign away the first born or pay body organ blackmarket prices to be able to afford some of their tools
The two things I enjoy about your videos are your electronic diagnosis skills and positive attitude. Good job man.
And how he deals with RUST to shit vehicles 😎💪💪💪 . He is the shit..
You are a blessed man. You're a perfect example of family, a man's role and a woman's role and why it's so important.
“Never walk away from a bolt you put on finger tight”. I’ve adopted your rule and it’s served me well. I find you don’t have to loosen a whole heck of a lot of em after you tighten them. Helps when multiple jobs are going on at once. Been practicing your rule for years-very helpful! Some techs will use a paint pen reminding them after a bolt has been tortured to factory specs
“tortured to factory specs”…..I like that!
We use Torque Seal at work.
Yep, burned the boot on the big wire on the alternator because I forgot to tighten it! She got *HOT!*
Same vehicle, different time, forgot to tighten a ground wire bolt on the engine! Yes, that loose ground caused a lot of issues! No, I didn't shoot the parts cannon!
@@dans_Learning_Curve Did the problem bolt have a visual orange indicator to it?
Similar to my rule to never, ever put anything on top of my vehicle, for any reason. Did it once with a wallet while I fished for my keys.
You are truly blessed. You not only found a beauty, You found a beauty that is smart and can cook.
Screw Santa Claus, Eric O is the one giving the true gifts. Keep them videos coming!
You say that to Santa you risk a chunk of coal for Christmas!!!
Always great info and advice here… “Never leave a nut finger tight”. Not doing this almost cost me to lose a wheel when I was younger. Fortunately, I only lost a lug nut. Keep up the good work!!!
I let someone put the lugs on an equipment trailer and I lost the whole wheel and new tire. My bad.
Thank goodness nobody got hurt.
Never found that wheel.
That speech your dad gave you about never walking away from a loose bolt is something you are lucky to have heard! Recently went to a major tire retailer for tires and they wound up doing tie rods. “Mechanic “ evidently put one of tie Rods in and walked away, no bolt! I drove for 5 hours from Nashville to Bristol TN at 80mph. Tie Rod popped when I stopped and turned at the bottom of the exit. I was very lucky. Could have been catastrophic. So your dad knows what he’s talking about!
I was an electrician. This lecture was warranted for my trade as well. I managed a maintenance crew and decided it was warranted to torque electric panel terminals. Our building was about 4-5 years old, and built in 1975 when a lot of aluminum was being used where copper is now more common. Lighting panels were 400 A, 3 phase with aluminum feeders. We encountered one panel where the lug was torqued to but the crimp lug had never been crimped. That feeder was under constant load since the facility was built (about 5 years). There was no sign of arcing until my tech reached in to torque the terminal bolt. I was servicing a panel about 100' away. He created quite an arc when he moved that loose conductor by torquing the bolt.
...yes we were working live, without PPE, gloves or insulated tools. No one in my circles had any notion of NFPA 70E back then.
The old man taught you well. Can surely tell that lesson was learned!
As you know, I used to do this. I left to fly jets in 2000, and let my four ASE master certs expire. I never looked back. It's good to see a man who has reason to still be doing this work, IE, your family and your income. If I put all of the bearings I removed into a pile, they would outweigh an HT4100, but they would both still be JUNK. Have a great day, and thanks for sharing.
Just an FYI:
I used to own a Toyota pickup and my solution to these annoying axle bearings was to go to the junkyard and buy an entire complete rear axle assembly and from that I got four things:
1. A spare center section
2. A spare left rear axle and bearing with backing plate and brakes
3. A spare right rear axle and bearing backing plate and brakes
4. Two axle tubes that I cut from the middle section and welded a plate to to have as a special tool to do this job!
I kept one for myself and brought the other one to work! I got all that for about $400!!
I was thinking the same thing. I don't have that tool....... yet 😁😁😁
P.s. don't tell the wife!!!!😁😁😁😁
Nowadays that junkyard rear axle is $1000...
400 would be a deal. 1000 would be a little high for used parts. When you could replace your old ones with new for less. But I’m gonna check my local salvage yard.
@@stevanrose7439 Gotta go to a "you pull it" yard and get it yourself 😁
Is it just me, or does anyone else say “c'mon babyyyy” when struggling with some task that requires removing or installing something?? It used to,involve a lot of cussing. Thanks Eric for helping me clean up my language….
I just completed replacing both front wheel bearing hub assemblies on my 2011 Tacoma TRD Offroad 4x4, felt like I could take on replacing the rear bearings as well….then I watched this video and said no thanks…..then a few days passed and in my mind I grew bold and said, “yeah I think I’ll do it myself”, then I watched the video again and the realist in me said “ no, you don’t want to mess with that kind if a hassle when you don’t have a press nor the tool to remove the bearing!” Thanks for the video, I could probably do it but I think I saved enough money already by replacing all the ujoints (5qty) and the carrier bearing and the two front bearing assemblies, that cost savings will pay for the shop charge for replacing the rear! Thanks for the video!
"If you gotta have stuff flying, get a lot of stuff flying!" - too funny. Thanks, Eric.
Eric I love your work ethic and your anecdotes about your father and I think your relationship with him was less than stellar. I am saddened that your relationship was not worked out prior to his passing. I worked with a great man who was in charge
of all general motors aircraft from 1950's at 1965. He would not tolerate an under torqued bolt or an aircraft engine left on pause during a lunchbreak. He would make the mechanic re- do the repair totally in such a situation. Obviously an aircraft engine is different than a toyota, but I feel your Dad's integrity. Kind regards to you and your family, Craig
I'm not sure if this is the right thing to say, but don't be saddened, Craig. Relationships can't be worked out at the last minute just because someone is passing away. It's years of differences and drifting apart that make it what it is. I know all too well.
Eric O, I recently acquired a Tacoma that needs a rear bearing after 6 months. Here I am watching the real world guy doing the very job I need to tackle. Now I'm looking forward to getting it done and not hearing the bearing groaning/droaning at 50 mph. I am thankful for the guidance. I've done many bearings, but it helps to see the steps in some detail. I'll try not to send a lot if stuff flying! Happy Thanksgiving!
customer peace of mind to do both. unless you have clairvoyance, how does anyone know when the 'other' wheel bearing is going to 'bite the dust'. had a mechanic absolutely refuse to change both wheel bearing hubs on my old van because only one was bad, not the mechanics call and i told him that. he didn't care and refused the job. took it to my buddy and he was good with changing both (i didn't have the tools to do it myself at the time, I do now!) after we got the 'good' one out, we determined that it was borderline for going bad.
Losing business and a customer at the same time.
What the hell is wrong with that guy? He doesn't like money? 🤣 Wow.
Eric , I took a 8x8 and cut it the length of the shop press legs , raised it up enough for me to be easier to use
Fantastic step by step. Building an axle for my Tacoma and just pulled off the bearings tonight. Will be going with new OEMs. This video helped me understand the process easily.
I get what your saying, but I understand the customer's perspective too. One less thing to worry them.
I too have a beautiful wife that gives me the look … like when is that job really gonna be done. It’s because of them we do what we do. Keep up the great work and “never walk away from a finger tight bolt”. You are the man sir.
Purple is back!!!
Last time I remember you talking about bolts and your old man was during a clutch replacement many moons ago on this channel. Something about a mishap when you were a younger lad? Thanks for the video, Mr O
I wish all techs were as honest and GOOD as you are. I would love to have my vehicles repaired by someone like you.
Just finished watching Part I...Couldn't time this any better!
This is the kind of vidoe I find most vaueable. Knowing where a job goes beyond DIY skills and tools is as valuable as knowng how to do the rest of thr job. It's far better to know that and find a shop that can do what you can't - and when- before you start than to need to find one when you hit a dead end.
We are listening Eric. That's what I'm talking about, we've all seen you do a wheel bearing but we will watch you do another.
I'll watch Eric do brake jobs until the world ends. He hates it but I don't care. ☺️ More!
I am not a mechanic but I like watching your videos
Eric, you don't have a Motive pressure bleeder?!?! I don't know how I lived without one. It's amazing. Fill it with new fluid. Suck out the reservoir and fill it with new fluid. Put the adaptor on the reservoir opening and secure it tightly. Connect the tubing. Pump up the bleeder to 10psi or so. Done! Now just go around to all the wheels furthest to closest and open the bleeders to let the pressurized bleeder push all the old fluid and and air right on out. You can bleed the whole system in 5 minutes alllllllll by yourself! No risk to the master cylinder either like you'd have when full stroking an old, worn, crusty master and push the seals down into an area that they never touch in normal operation over years and years. Occasionally go back and just make sure the blender and reservoir are not running dry. Afterward, you just disconnect it and suck out the reservoir to the proper level and you are D O N E. Total time for all 4 corners is like, 10 minutes.
He has a pressure bleeder
@@jyao5409 I wonder why he didn't use it. 🤔 Maybe it won't fit on this truck's reservoir? Idk. I will never ever do the 2 person pedal pump method again if I can help it at all. The pressure bleeder never leaves any air, ever. It's incredible and I think it's one of my all-time favorite tool purchases ever. $50 well spent.
I'm glad to see that Ford isn't the only car maker that puts those stupid rings around the backing plate on drum brakes. I used a chisel to remove the ones on my son's '06 Escape.
Buy Mrs O a dishwasher for the office. Not for Christmas HAHA . Now you know why I have 4 wheel disc brakes on all my rides.
Really enjoyed watching and listening to you do this job, I’m old school taught also.
Hey Eric , just picked up a “First to Market “ flyer today , your favourite aftermarket parts manufacturer (Dorman) now makes that bearing and axle as an assembly for Toyota’s
I would like to say this is real DYI driveway and garage things that I experience so always a great learning time.
Thank you for taking the time to make this video. I've done other makes rear bearings but never a Toyota or Nissan. There was a lot more to it than I expected. I'm glad I saw this before I got myself into a job I didn't have the tools or experience to handle.
Exactly the same thing I’m thinking. I’ve done lots of wheel bearings, never on a Toyota though.
Your dad was a very wise man. Love your video content. You are a very blessed man to have such a understanding woman. Thank you for the great videos.
Hey Eric, another well produced video as always! Lol. As for the customer doing both sides, I can see the owner thinking just get it done and not have to worry about dropping off the truck for the other side when that goes. Also in having you do that he pretty much has the whole rear inspected in a way. You always clean things up and inspect as you do your work. Overall I think he makes out alright If he doesn’t have to drop the truck off twice. Time is money, I’m sure you can relate. Lol
Great video Eric as always and dinner look good.Until next have a great one.
SMA just pouring out content!!!! Keep it coming.
Eric,
Good video and fix - thank you!
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Wow, Mr O, you've been hammering out the videos lately. I guess everyone wished for more SMA for christmas! Well done!
its the same rule when replacing front wheel bearings.... if you have to replace one, might as well as replace the other side, its not far off the one that went bad. Here in the philippines, the job has no strict time constraints and labor is cheap so we have them replace it both sides, whether its bearings, oil seals or brake pads/brake shoes... its the same job so might as well have a go at it while its "opened up". the mechanics usually check the bearings if its noisy, oil seals if its leaking or brake pads if they are thin and replace as necessary.
I got lectured by my old man on the job too. Never forgot to do it once told. Thanks Eric.
I got the speech from my dad often, makes you a better man
Eric great job on the Tacoma.
And I must tell u your dad was 100% correct about never leaving bolt loose and walking away, I bet now u NEVER do it, thank u from staten island
Eric, franchement tu es le meilleur exemple à suivre. 👍👍👍👍
Bought a 98 4Runner few years ago. Serviced everything.(timing belt, pump, bearings, fluids, filters) Leaking rear axle seal. bearing seemed ok. Took off axles on both sides. Changed seals. left brakes assembled. Popped off dust covers and repacked bearings, Both in a couple hours. Going on 4 years. No leaks and bearings sound fine. (preventative maintenance). With out grease, bearings fail. Easy Peasy to to pop off bearing seals and repack. Metal dust seals, drill 1/16 hole and use use chainsaw bar greaser to repack. Old guy keeping stuff going for a long time. Just a thought, I enjoy your work, very professional.
What a PITA job. Why these car companies have to make things so difficult is beyond me. Got to be more money for the dealers.
Your old man taught you well.
Always nice to see Mrs. O. Do we have any parts left" Always a good question to ask.
Why do you assume "more money for the dealers"? Most vehicles won't need things like wheel bearing replacements until they're well outside the warranty, and who gets their car serviced at the dealership once the warranty has expired?
Manufacturers don't give a crap about dealers doing anything other than selling new cars.
"Your old man taught you well."
Couldn't agree more, if a job is worth doing, do it right the first time.
Also agree about Mrs. O. I thoroughly enjoy their interactions; you don't have to be a 'rocker scientist' to see their love for each other and respect.
I always laugh when the brake clean sound effect happens. You are awesome!
man, your honesty is appreciated.... makes sense that the driver's side are toast
The working height of the press is a safety feature. If it was up high around your face you wouldn't care if "the stuff" flew apart under pressure. If it's down at Mr. Wee-wee level you are going to be ALOT more careful!😉
The "finger tight bolt" is one of the rules my dad also grilled into my head lol.
great job eric .. Just a little to late for me young fellow.I did mine 3 years ago because local dealership said my 02 truck was to old.. got Hf press and had to make long puller to get the bearing off...I did both of them because couldn't tell which side made the humming noise....thanks for the info....
I’m in the same boat as you although my scan tool has told me the right side speed sensor is not working. And I think the bearing is going bad causeing the tone ring to be causing it to throw the code.
Good video. Your dad right about checking all your bolts and nuts. I never seen bearings press like that.
Today I watched a few videos from some other auto repair channels and it gave me a greater appreciation for the effort you put in to ensure we have a good view and can hear you well almost all of the time. Thank you for great videos and for sharing 😊
Love how you leave the hard parts in, so I can see exactly what I’m in for!!!
I just did this job on my tractor. Had 12 bolts from the back to the bearing housing. Had to install a speedi sleeve on the axle for the seal. Had to machine some tooling to get the sleeve and bearing on.
Vanessa takes care of Eric and the children very very well! All men should be this lucky!
By far the best video on replacing rear hubs! I am new at doing Toyota rear hubs and this video saved my but big time. Its the details of how to do each important step that makes it the best video on the topic. Thank you so much for doing this video!!!
Loving the daily videos!
Even with all those right tools you used I stillhate drum brakes. Even turning them was a pain in the ass.
Owner would have been better off to replace the brake shoes during this procedure since most of the labor is already being done. Oh well. Good review but gosh, what a strange method for wheel bearings to fit an axle.
Another brainy idea by Toyota
I was wondering the same thing. I would have put new brake shoes on also. Those looked like they were close to end.
I use an oversized old bearing inner race to support the bearing so I can lay the press blocks flat. That is just me.
Good video.
That's a crazy design. Never liked the banjo rear end. Like you said, replacing bearings and seals on my GMC is a breeze. Thanks Eric!
I love nuts and bolts videos! I don't even own a Tacoma. This is the best kind of advertising. If I lived closer you would be my go to. I wish more mechanics in my area did videos.
You were right about the DIY aspect. You need a good press for this job. For bleeding the brakes, have you tried the hand vacuum pump? They work well for these kind of jobs. Attach it to the bleeder and it sucks the air out of the line so you can do it yourself. I have also seen where a hand pump sprayer from a spray bottle is hooked up to a clear plastic hose and then hook that up to the bleeder. Boom, just work the sprayer and it sucks all the air out of the line so you can do it yourself. Just make sure the reservoir is full of fluid. Great job on the video. Your dinner was making me hungry. The Mrs should do take out. Who wouldn't want her food?
Thanks for reminding me why I refuse to work on drum brakes. And why do manufacturers still use them instead of discs?
I'd do both wheel bearings at the same time too. My thinking being if one went, the other probably isn't far behind. It's not a matter of saving money, but saving hassle. Because at least in my world, stuff always seems to break when I need it most!
It might be only a few extra minutes saved for Eric, but the owner is thinking of the "isn't far behind" but also the hassle that sometimes exists for dropping a rig off. I've never seen Erics' courtesy van that will drive a drop off customer 20 miles out and then later in the day 20 miles back. We don't know if the owner has another ride or if this is it. Easier to make plans of not being with wheels for a known period of time as opposed to 2 different period of times.
@@dlewis9760 yep, in my own little world its comes down to Murphy's Law. as soon as you replace something on 1 side I be down the road a fair distance and the other side fails. Costs more to transport the car back to yah favorite mechanic
You are a damn good mechanic I got to admit that. That means you’re not just deep parts replacer even though sometimes you have to replace parts if you get my meaning 🙃
Love the tee pin in the bill of your ball cap.
Classic!
This is truly the most underrated channel on TH-cam, keep up the good work ☺️
I think your right about changing both bearings at the same time. In most cases you know when a bearing is going bad. They don’t often just grenade. But I guess if the customer has the $$$ to pay for both sides at once then whatever. 6 hours of labor it is.
They figured if one bearing failed the other won’t be far behind. Do it once, do it right and be done with it. Buy once, cry once.
Maybe it’s his work truck and doesn’t want it down again next month or whenever the other bearing goes south.
@@stevanrose7439 Easier to figure out how to survive without your ride once instead of twice.
When you do the time lapse of using the hammer, I laugh hysterically
Im definitely living right. New SMA video, hot cup of coffee and a stroopwaffle!
Stroopwaffle? Isn’t that from Sonne Farms?
Great video as always Eric O I agree from a customer standpoint point its not realistic to do both sides unless it's preventative maintenance or unless both wheel bearings are bad on toyota rear axles I do hundreds of these a year and they can be a pain even in a state like az that had little rust good video and entertainment as always @SouthMainAutoRepairLLC
Good to see some steady videos coming. I can image, after all of the years you have been on the Tube, coming up with new content must a real mother of a challenge. The only thing I can suggest is maybe start working brands of autos you normally don't work on. If not new brands, then maybe venturing into a particular brand of snowmobile repair. At least it would seasonal and not something you would have muck around with year-round. I imagine you could even say those kinds of repairs are only dome from October 1 until the ice goes out. Hey, just throwing out something to see if it sticks. Take care man, ASH
Another thrilling episode! FWIW, I’d do both sides, I don’t like down time.
Is there a food menu at _South Main Auto_ for those customers who come for an oil change, tire replacement, brake job and or certain amount spent in repairs at _South Main Auto,_ Mrs O puts in that work in the _SMA_ kitchen.🤓
Needle Nose vise grips are the best brake spring tool ever made.
I'm like you, Eric, I always myself if there's any parts left. Goes hand-in-hand with double checking fasteners.
I love the lifestyle on display.
Thank you so much for these videos. Been working on cars for 20 years and never had to do one of these till today. This helped me so much. The only difference I noticed is the speed sensor whole faces forward on the one Im doing( disc brakes ).
I can't walk away until it's done, either! And I'll think it to death, until it's done! (later today I get to re-live this, on my buddy's 2004.... The parking brake works "sometimes?") CrAzY timing in the sense that everyone has been working on Tacos this week!
Mine was " did I turn the torch valves off???" when you fired up your torch on part 1.... (I had, but made me think)
Great video keep those Toyota videos coming!!!
Just found your flick.Since I have to change out rearend on my Toy Tac,04.They are scarcer then chicken teeth.Nice vid.When I saw the venny sitting there waiting to get bit,I knew it was gonna b ok..thanx
…..”if you’re gonna send stuff flyin, send a lot of stuff flyin!”….best sarcasm I have heard in a long time!!!
Don’t forget to replace the differential vent they always get plugged pressurizing the axle housing causing gear dope to wash out new sealed bearings
I was just about to comment this same exact thing. I replaced the passenger side bearing only to have the driver side go in 6 months. Then 6 months later the passenger side started to leak again. Then I found out the reason for both going was that stupid $8 dif vent in the top. It was rusted shut and kept building pressure and blowing the seals. Replaced that and spray it down with fluid film twice a year to make sure its moving properly and no problems since.
Or a spark plug or a drain or fill plug. "In and tight or in the pan" heard that too many times from my pops!
That's a helpful, comprehensive review. It might be easy enough to make that special tool with a welder and some pipe. I was scratching my head regarding why the housing has those half moon shaped divots in the housing, seen at 6:08. I guess there doesn't have to be a reason, maybe they are to accommodate the wheel sensor, with symmetry so it will fit both sides. I would have messed up and thrown out the plastic magnet cover, I wonder what it looks like after a few heat cycles. Thanks for the walk through!
My guess is that those divots are there for alignment during the machining process when the axle assembly is built at the factory. Just a guess as I don't really know.
I think Eric removed the plastic protective magnet cover shortly before installing it. But I could be wrong.
@@PuchMaxi Now that you mention it, I think you're right. It's there at 5:50, but I can't see even the edge of it after that. It makes sense to leave it on till the last seconds, since the magnet will pick up stray filings from the shop inward, and trap them near the bearing. I misunderstood.
Both bearings have the same mileage. If you are keeping the truck would it not make sense to do both bearings.
I always like and try to leave a comment to help subsidize Avoca so that they have a repair shop.
Hey I have the same Corelle. Really old but have only lost 1 plate... Of course mine is missing that awesome looking dinner...
"If you're gonna send stuff flying...send lots of things flying" I think you must of worked with me at some point
Nice seeing drum brakes done it’s been a while for me.
Reminds me of some late nights I spent in the shop, but I don't recall a dinner like the one you had. Didn't have an Mrs. O back then. Great job! Thanks for Sharing!
I'm not a mechanic, but as Eric was putting it back together i was thinking to myself "Why wouldn't he clean the hub face before greasing and fitting the pads" a few minutes later he said it. So looks like i'm learning from you Mr O!
You're a very lucky guy Eric O. Enjoy it.