Wow, you made this look really easy. The needle bearing was the main reason I haven't lifted my Tacoma yet, but if it's this easy I'll probably go ahead and replace it myself. Thanks for the crystal clear instructions and video.
My 2Gen Tacoma has been lifted for 11 years, and I haven’t had to replace the needle bearing. Most people don't need to. The 2Gen and 3Gen are the same configuration.
@@genconex originally I wanted to change the needle bearings for a lift, but coincidentally my wheel bearing was starting to go bad which damaged the needle bearing. I ended up switching it out due to necessity. It's still the stock height though lol.
The CV Axle does not just "pop" out when tappity tapp tapped with a screw driver and hammer, on any Tacoma that hasn't had this done prior or CV Axle off recently. It takes a lot more effort than what you see in this video. Thanks for putting the video out.
I have a 2015 Tacoma and I’ve been watching so many damn ECGS clamshell for the needle bearing replacement and this is by far the best video I’ve seen great job!
Same. I bought my 15 with a 6 inch pro comp on it. Has a good wooble/ shake when I accelerate. Goes away after 10. Need to change cv axels doing tomorrow. I'm in Hawaii tho and the ECGS doesn't ship here
Great video, simple and quick. Did mine today as my front differential was leaking either from the seal or super lose needle bearing. CV axle was a pain but eventually popped off, smooth sailing after that.
Agreed this has been one of the better bushing videos out there! I also love how you still show the easy parts, just sped up so there's a baseline of how it should look. My only critique that may help is when you're describing the tools needed, show a list of those tools to actually SEE what's needed and maybe even include parts needed by part number. Just a thought, thanks for the help!
I’ve got a 2012 Tacoma and a 2002 Tacoma. And your video has been very informative I will tackle the bearings when they are needed. Once again thank you 🙏. And god bless you.
Simplest explanation on how it’s done, great vid thanks 🙏🏼 How’s the ECGS bushing going a year on and did it remove the play in the CV shaft at the diff?
I tried to remove the axle and couldn't get it to come out until i watched your video.... i spent 1.5hrs trying to get it out... until i beat it out like you said... thank you
I wonder what are the symptoms of a bad needle bearing, I cannot feel any grinding noise or vibration but I have some play on both axle shafts. I've found many videos showing how to replace the bearing but none showing the before and after movement. Is that problem just relevant to the drivers side bushing even if there is some play on the passenger too?
Great video, thanks for the details and showing the good angles on video for everything. Question of you don't mind. When reinstalling the cc axle is there a click or anything when it seats? Thanks again for the video
Waoo waoo this is the easiest smarter way/video I had found on TH-cam 😳!, I think I could do this in my garage by myself!,, one question does the truck would need alignment after?
There’s a lot of how to videos that make things harder by telling you to remove things you don’t need to, this is NOT one of those videos. I took of the brake caliper and hung out of the way because it was stressing the brake line and I needed more room. This was a difficult job for me but I Never gave up got stuck immediately with tire frozen on hub finally after 50 donkey kicks it came off…then I got stuck trying to free the axle from wheel hub, used Penetrating lube between wheel hub and brake shield hit it with big hammer about 50 times before it came loose…then got stuck for about 90 minutes trying to pound Out axle from diff, finally came out with a big pry bar at inner end. Then got stuck trying to place the tool and had to chamfer edge on grinder to fit was afraid it would get Stuck then it fit better ( careful not to remove material from edge or it’ll be too small) I would recommend the install tool as well as the removal tool good luck people 🤙🏽 Big thanks for this most helpful video ✌🏽
Did you need to add diff fluid after changing it? What size socket did you use to push the bushing in with? Great video, most detailed one I’ve seen by far!
It was a 1 & 1/4 socket and the way we had angled I did not have to add any fluid as I didn't lose much if any but best to check the fluid level anyways.
Thank you very much for the video, doing this same swap this weekend. I might have missed it, but did you change the rubber seal before inserting the new bushing or do you think it’s not really necessary? Thank you again!
No, it isn't/ It only comes into play if you lift the truck (Which I will be doing soon). Apparently a lift adds significant stress to the needle bearings which a bushing can handle better.
What is your time line prediction of failure on the bearing once you lift a truck? Purchased a new truck and I’m wanting to do the leveling kit, 2” up front, 1 in back, thanks, by the way, great video
I assume it is not necessary to replace the CV axle? Was your axle bad? And would an internal bearing/race removal tool work as well as the ECGS tool? My mechanic will install the bushing during lift install... just want to make sure his professional tools will work as well.
@@ExtremeDIYGuy what’s apparent is lack of information sharing in many DIY suspension videos. I just installed Deaver leaf springs and of the five plus videos I watched, only one mentioned the shim pack and carrier bearing drop-both are a must. Some guys even talked about having vibrations at certain speeds but were clueless as to what was causing it or how to address it. Then for this issue, I am surprised Westcott does not mention doing a differential drop. Anyway, I did not know that was an option and I will look into it now. Thanks for your help and good day.
I take the comment about the diff. drop back. I just found a video of Tinkerer’s Adventure convincing me that the drop is a waste of money. BTW-it’s a must watch video.
@@ExtremeDIYGuytry doing it on a new one, 2023. You have it easy because the ones your replacing have been replaced or removed before. The new OEM ones are hard as heck lol
Thanks man! Toyota was going to charge me 650 to do this i think i'm going to just do it myself
I've been watching a lot of these ECGS bushing replacement videos and yours is very thorough, on point, but also quick! Great work!
Thanks! 👍
Wow, you made this look really easy. The needle bearing was the main reason I haven't lifted my Tacoma yet, but if it's this easy I'll probably go ahead and replace it myself.
Thanks for the crystal clear instructions and video.
Thanks and You're Welcome!
My 2Gen Tacoma has been lifted for 11 years, and I haven’t had to replace the needle bearing. Most people don't need to.
The 2Gen and 3Gen are the same configuration.
@@genconex originally I wanted to change the needle bearings for a lift, but coincidentally my wheel bearing was starting to go bad which damaged the needle bearing. I ended up switching it out due to necessity. It's still the stock height though lol.
The CV Axle does not just "pop" out when tappity tapp tapped with a screw driver and hammer, on any Tacoma that hasn't had this done prior or CV Axle off recently. It takes a lot more effort than what you see in this video. Thanks for putting the video out.
I beg to differ, mine has never been done prior to this video. We also did my son's Tacoma and it came out this easy as well.
Mine needed me to hit it with my purse just now.
I have a 2015 Tacoma and I’ve been watching so many damn ECGS clamshell for the needle bearing replacement and this is by far the best video I’ve seen great job!
Awesome, thanks!
Same. I bought my 15 with a 6 inch pro comp on it. Has a good wooble/ shake when I accelerate. Goes away after 10. Need to change cv axels doing tomorrow. I'm in Hawaii tho and the ECGS doesn't ship here
I like it when somebody simplifies whatever down the bare essentials. Thank you.
I had the hardest time popping these out..man u make it look so easy. 😅
Having done a couple before helped with the process.
Great video, simple and quick.
Did mine today as my front differential was leaking either from the seal or super lose needle bearing.
CV axle was a pain but eventually popped off, smooth sailing after that.
Good deal! Glad it worked out for you.
Agreed this has been one of the better bushing videos out there! I also love how you still show the easy parts, just sped up so there's a baseline of how it should look. My only critique that may help is when you're describing the tools needed, show a list of those tools to actually SEE what's needed and maybe even include parts needed by part number. Just a thought, thanks for the help!
That's good advice, I'm usually so backed up with projects that I rush some video's. I'll try to make the time to do that in future videos!
Looks like just another CV axle removal video until you see the video camera quality.. excellent..none better..thanks for sharing 😊
Thank you very much!
I’ve got a 2012 Tacoma and a 2002 Tacoma. And your video has been very informative I will tackle the bearings when they are needed.
Once again thank you 🙏. And god bless you.
Im happy you enjoyed the video! Best of luck!
Let me know what you think, your feedback is important to me and helps me plan out how I do my videos!
You Sir are the man! Thank you for making this thoroughly well thought DIY! 🙌🏽
You bet!
Awesome walkthrough. Appreciate learning the way you do auto work.
Thanks for watching!
17mm, 19mm, 35mm 173ft lbs. Very informative video, thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for making this simple and to the point. Subscribed
Thanks for the sub!
Simplest explanation on how it’s done, great vid thanks 🙏🏼
How’s the ECGS bushing going a year on and did it remove the play in the CV shaft at the diff?
Resolved the issue with the old wore out bearing , a year on no play and still solid!
Nice video! Short and to the point, torque specs and all! Bravo sir.
Thanks! 👍
@@ExtremeDIYGuy You didnt remove the tie rod end for the steering, right? Just propped the spindle up, assuming the steering had enough play to do so?
I tried to remove the axle and couldn't get it to come out until i watched your video.... i spent 1.5hrs trying to get it out... until i beat it out like you said... thank you
Your welcome!
Great video. Satisfying to watch. Makes me want to crawl under my truck haha
Just curious, did you upgrade to the ECGS bushing because the needle bearing failed or just precautionary?
Just as a pre-caution
This is on the left side front driver side play in the bushing when moving up and down with your hand.
I did not notice any play in the bushing. The CV Axle went in pretty firmly.
I wonder what are the symptoms of a bad needle bearing, I cannot feel any grinding noise or vibration but I have some play on both axle shafts. I've found many videos showing how to replace the bearing but none showing the before and after movement. Is that problem just relevant to the drivers side bushing even if there is some play on the passenger too?
I have the same question????
Great video, thanks for the details and showing the good angles on video for everything. Question of you don't mind. When reinstalling the cc axle is there a click or anything when it seats? Thanks again for the video
Good question. TBH, there probably is, but considering the beating its getting with Thors hammer it's unlikely to be able to hear it. 😅
Waoo waoo this is the easiest smarter way/video I had found on TH-cam 😳!, I think I could do this in my garage by myself!,, one question does the truck would need alignment after?
You shouldn't need one, not unless you're adding a lift
Already add a lift/leveling kit, and I start having that steering wheel shaking after that!! Thanks for your reply ☺️
I would get an alignment and have the wheels balanced.
There’s a lot of how to videos that make things harder by telling you to remove things you don’t need to, this is NOT one of those videos.
I took of the brake caliper and hung out of the way because it was stressing the brake line and I needed more room. This was a difficult job for me but I
Never gave up got stuck immediately with tire frozen on hub finally after 50 donkey kicks it came off…then I got stuck trying to free the axle from wheel hub, used
Penetrating lube between wheel hub and brake shield hit it with big hammer about 50 times before it came loose…then got stuck for about 90 minutes trying to pound
Out axle from diff, finally came out with a big pry bar at inner end. Then got stuck trying to place the tool and had to chamfer edge on grinder to fit was afraid it would get
Stuck then it fit better ( careful not to remove material from edge or it’ll be too small) I would recommend the install tool as well as the removal tool good luck people 🤙🏽
Big thanks for this most helpful video ✌🏽
Thank you, I appreciate good comments and yours is very thoughtful!
If you change out the front wheel bearing hub assembly and or the CV axle who do you usually get those parts from..
Thanks for sharing 🤠
I shop around online.
What about the tie rod?
Never replace original Toyota CV axle, get a rebuild kit unless it’s damaged 👍🏽
Did you need to add diff fluid after changing it? What size socket did you use to push the bushing in with? Great video, most detailed one I’ve seen by far!
It was a 1 & 1/4 socket and the way we had angled I did not have to add any fluid as I didn't lose much if any but best to check the fluid level anyways.
So where do you add more fluid if needed and what kind of fluid is it?
There's two bolts on the differential driver side, top one is fill and bottom one is drain.
Is this a factory defect with the needle bearings the reason they have to put is a bigger and wider bushing on
No, not really. It only comes into play if you add a lift. The bushing hold up better
Do you need to get an alignment done after doing this?
I didn't need to tracks straight and tire wear is even, now if you lifted it you would need an alignment.
Thank you very much for the video, doing this same swap this weekend. I might have missed it, but did you change the rubber seal before inserting the new bushing or do you think it’s not really necessary? Thank you again!
My seal was in good condition so I didn't see the need to replace it. I had one on stand by just in case.
Is this a factory defect in the bushing, needle bearing bushing
No, it isn't/ It only comes into play if you lift the truck (Which I will be doing soon). Apparently a lift adds significant stress to the needle bearings which a bushing can handle better.
What is your time line prediction of failure on the bearing once you lift a truck? Purchased a new truck and I’m wanting to do the leveling kit, 2” up front, 1 in back, thanks, by the way, great video
I have no way of predicting. I had an older Tacome with a lift that went well over 5 years with no problem and no bearing failure.
Thank you so much!
Your welcome!
I assume it is not necessary to replace the CV axle? Was your axle bad?
And would an internal bearing/race removal tool work as well as the ECGS tool? My mechanic will install the bushing during lift install... just want to make sure his professional tools will work as well.
No axle was fine, but if you needed to replace it, this would be the same procedure.
I just installed the Westcott collar lift on my Tacoma so I’m expecting the needle bearing to fail eventually.
Thanks for posting.
Id say expect some accelerated wear on the needle bearing having a lift kit installed, Unless you have a diff drop kit.
@@ExtremeDIYGuy what’s apparent is lack of information sharing in many DIY suspension videos. I just installed Deaver leaf springs and of the five plus videos I watched, only one mentioned the shim pack and carrier bearing drop-both are a must. Some guys even talked about having vibrations at certain speeds but were clueless as to what was causing it or how to address it.
Then for this issue, I am surprised Westcott does not mention doing a differential drop. Anyway, I did not know that was an option and I will look into it now.
Thanks for your help and good day.
I take the comment about the diff. drop back. I just found a video of Tinkerer’s Adventure convincing me that the drop is a waste of money. BTW-it’s a must watch video.
Why did you replace the CV shaft ?
Figured while I was in there might as well replace that to
This looks about the same for the 2011 Tacoma which is 2nd Gen right ?
Your are correct.
Why not replace the seal as well. Any tips
In my case the seal was in good condition but I had one on hand just in case.
Hello
Im wondering how much it will cost total , for calm shell and the tool ?
About 60 dollars for the clam shell bushing and another 45 dollars for the tool.
Driver side only ?
Yes, the passenger side does not use the needle bearings.
Do not believe this video….removing that cv from differential is not that easy…😂 You will beat and beat and learn all kinds of new words.
Weird I have done this procedure on two Tacoma's and would not say it was to difficult.
@@ExtremeDIYGuytry doing it on a new one, 2023. You have it easy because the ones your replacing have been replaced or removed before. The new OEM ones are hard as heck lol