Hello RM, I have been following you for a bit, and am getting ready to rebuild a W56 A and a B, my son has a 1985 toy pick up that my dad purchased new in 1985, and I found a 1986 toy 4 runner that I am going to rebuild for me. I have kept the 85 going for decades and am going to keep doing it for as long as I can. But long story short, I wanted to thank you for your very well done and most comprehensive video out there. Very well done. You did not over do anything. You are very specific on the finer points and attention to detail aspect is great. Well done and thanks for your time and effort. Keep making them. You are very good at this and very informative not to mention very easy to listen to. So thanks again!!!!!
Glad I found your channel… I’m in the process of restoring my 89 (1st gen) 4runner. I stripped it down to the bare frame and starting to prep the frame for paint. I have the transmission out and some seals are leaking but was afraid to pull it apart because I had nothing to visualize the tear down. I’m glad I saw your video to get an understanding of what all it entails. My tranny is working fine, just leaking seals. I may get brave and attempt it myself. Thanks again for posting this.
Awesome video mate thinking of tackling this job myself very informative and straight to the point now to watch the next episode cheers mick from Australia 🇦🇺
I and a friend of mine both had 1981Toyota SR5 4x4 with five speed (bought new). Both had input shaft bearing problems at low miles just like seen here. Didn't make the same noise shown here at beginning of video. With engine idling clutch out, you could hear excess bearing noise, then push in clutch and noise went away. I took transmission out and took to transmission shop. They replaced input shaft bearing, old one was spalled. Happened again a few years later. Sold the truck. Was a great truck other than transmission problem.
I ended up rebuilding the whole thing in another video. Worked great! The only failed part was the input bearing. Everything else in pretty good shape.
Hey Mike, I am experiencing the exact same issues and symptoms you described. Rattling and grinding with the clutch pedal out but not with the pedal in. I just dropped my transmission this afternoon, and was expecting a bad throwout bearing. But it seems that it is this input shaft bearing. How much did it cost to have a shop replace it if you recall? Trying to figure out what is best option for me to get it fixed!
For me it was a long time ago when shop rates were much less than now and I got Toyota to pay for parts as it was still a pretty new truck. With your transmission already out of truck you have done a good portion of the work. I did some transmission work later through my work and can't imagine a transmission shop with the right tools needing more than 2-3 hrs to replace just the input shaft bearing. But depends what else is worn out. Could be a more extensive problem costing more. Good luck. I always liked my Toyota SR5.@@CalebBramsen
i dove into my W56-e from my '94 4x4. Helps alot to have complete FSM for your specific year/model. i didnt have to SST for 5th gear removal, so i simply made a copy by looking at the pic in the FSM (the real SST is around $500+ in you can track one down. I replaced the bearings (all)... Use Toyota's Red FIPG!
If the bearing is all that if F'd up then your lucky man. I pulled the case off my w59 because it was making noise in neutral & found that the 1st gear behind the outer bearing was chewed up & missing some teeth as well as the counter gear underneath.
My 83 L52 tranny did the same noise. Didn’t let me shift into 1,2,3,5. Only went into 4th gear. It was that bearing you mentioned. It had grenaded inside and just fell out. Had to replace my input and cluster shaft.
@@RM_Garage perhaps pilot bearing chewing up the tip on the input shaft? that is what happened on my R150F taco MT, as well as a wobbly input shaft bearing
i have a 92 2wd jeep manual trans. ,im wanting too run it behind my 22 toyota pick up 4wd ,can the out put,/ input be changed too toyota in my jeep trans!? at a trans shop.?
I was scrolling down to post the same comment, honestly if I were you I would get the marlin crawler rebuild kit unless you plan on springing for oem Toyota. His w56hd kits are amazing as well as his kits for the r150.
@@RM_Garage knowing that info, makes me wonder if someone's been in the transmission before & didn't get the shifter balls back in in the correct order. It seems to happen a good bit.
Next episode (we take it apart completely): th-cam.com/video/hfXOetLhW0c/w-d-xo.html
Complete Reassembly: th-cam.com/video/OzZfmie9nyg/w-d-xo.html
Hello RM, I have been following you for a bit, and am getting ready to rebuild a W56 A and a B, my son has a 1985 toy pick up that my dad purchased new in 1985, and I found a 1986 toy 4 runner that I am going to rebuild for me. I have kept the 85 going for decades and am going to keep doing it for as long as I can. But long story short, I wanted to thank you for your very well done and most comprehensive video out there. Very well done. You did not over do anything. You are very specific on the finer points and attention to detail aspect is great. Well done and thanks for your time and effort. Keep making them. You are very good at this and very informative not to mention very easy to listen to. So thanks again!!!!!
Appreciate it! Thank you!
Glad I found your channel… I’m in the process of restoring my 89 (1st gen) 4runner. I stripped it down to the bare frame and starting to prep the frame for paint. I have the transmission out and some seals are leaking but was afraid to pull it apart because I had nothing to visualize the tear down. I’m glad I saw your video to get an understanding of what all it entails. My tranny is working fine, just leaking seals. I may get brave and attempt it myself. Thanks again for posting this.
The seals are super easy! I would go for it and use Marlin Crawler eco seals.
How hard is to get the body apart from the frame?
Excellent camera work on this one 😜 but really, this video came together well! Love the quick edits
Awesome video mate thinking of tackling this job myself very informative and straight to the point now to watch the next episode cheers mick from Australia 🇦🇺
What a beautiful video to find after dropping one of those washer in mine a month ago
Definitely something that gives you that pit in your stomach feeling
@@RM_Garage I found it in a fine powder. Also lost the same bearing as you. Have you found a good place to get a replacement bearing?
@@timothylages6586 Cobra transmission is who I think I'm going with
@@RM_Garage I'm in the same boat, local yota dealer ship said they had it for $118 but I'm thinking the $14.99 from cobra is worth the wait lol
I and a friend of mine both had 1981Toyota SR5 4x4 with five speed (bought new). Both had input shaft bearing problems at low miles just like seen here. Didn't make the same noise shown here at beginning of video. With engine idling clutch out, you could hear excess bearing noise, then push in clutch and noise went away. I took transmission out and took to transmission shop. They replaced input shaft bearing, old one was spalled. Happened again a few years later. Sold the truck. Was a great truck other than transmission problem.
I ended up rebuilding the whole thing in another video. Worked great! The only failed part was the input bearing. Everything else in pretty good shape.
Hey Mike, I am experiencing the exact same issues and symptoms you described. Rattling and grinding with the clutch pedal out but not with the pedal in. I just dropped my transmission this afternoon, and was expecting a bad throwout bearing. But it seems that it is this input shaft bearing. How much did it cost to have a shop replace it if you recall? Trying to figure out what is best option for me to get it fixed!
For me it was a long time ago when shop rates were much less than now and I got Toyota to pay for parts as it was still a pretty new truck. With your transmission already out of truck you have done a good portion of the work. I did some transmission work later through my work and can't imagine a transmission shop with the right tools needing more than 2-3 hrs to replace just the input shaft bearing. But depends what else is worn out. Could be a more extensive problem costing more. Good luck. I always liked my Toyota SR5.@@CalebBramsen
@@CalebBramsen did you get it fixed up yet?
i dove into my W56-e from my '94 4x4. Helps alot to have complete FSM for your specific year/model. i didnt have to SST for 5th gear removal, so i simply made a copy by looking at the pic in the FSM (the real SST is around $500+ in you can track one down. I replaced the bearings (all)... Use Toyota's Red FIPG!
I tore it all apart and made some videos of it if you haven’t checked it out. 5th gear was definitely hard to get off! I also replaced all bearings
If the bearing is all that if F'd up then your lucky man. I pulled the case off my w59 because it was making noise in neutral & found that the 1st gear behind the outer bearing was chewed up & missing some teeth as well as the counter gear underneath.
My 83 L52 tranny did the same noise. Didn’t let me shift into 1,2,3,5. Only went into 4th gear. It was that bearing you mentioned. It had grenaded inside and just fell out. Had to replace my input and cluster shaft.
Thanks for watching! What made you realize the cluster and input shaft were bad? I assume they got screwed up since yours grenaded inside?
Yeah.. the BBs went all over the place and ate up the shafts. I’ll see if I can send you some pictures tomorrow thru IG.
@@RM_Garage perhaps pilot bearing chewing up the tip on the input shaft? that is what happened on my R150F taco MT, as well as a wobbly input shaft bearing
Good video bro keep it up, at least your trying to fix your vehicles
Thanks man yeah I try! I wish I would’ve started these videos when I was building the pickup.
Bro those clear gloves are driving me insane lolz, let’s link up so I can dr blue you tomorrow.
Lol you got something against clear gloves? Hahaha
@@RM_Garage hahahaha, it reminds me of the lunch lady circa 1996. But if it works, fuck it!
Hey when I see your clean all before disassemble you already have like from me
How much does that transmission weigh?
Our 4runner same as yours has a noise when you are not in the clutch and its gone when you apply the clutch. Any tips?
i have a 92 2wd jeep manual trans. ,im wanting too run it behind my 22 toyota pick up 4wd ,can the out put,/ input be changed too toyota in my jeep trans!? at a trans shop.?
Good video’s
I would replace all bearings and synchros. also, clean up the cases in and out.
Thanks. I’m leaning towards that too. Probably best to do it while it’s all apart.
@@RM_Garage with the synchros it makes the most sense. no point going back in there later if not needed.
I was scrolling down to post the same comment, honestly if I were you I would get the marlin crawler rebuild kit unless you plan on springing for oem Toyota. His w56hd kits are amazing as well as his kits for the r150.
@@ColonCrusher Yep, was already looking at the kits! They're out of stock though.
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The transmission of my 1994 4Runner is slipping.
Does it shift into any of the gears without making that God awful noise?
Haha. It shifts into 1, 3, and 5 fine. I drove home like this when I bought it. 50 miles
@@RM_Garage knowing that info, makes me wonder if someone's been in the transmission before & didn't get the shifter balls back in in the correct order. It seems to happen a good bit.
@@wslytoy It probably wouldn't be that dirty on the outside then?
Tear it down, get all the metal shavings off. Piece of cake need a hand call Cole
Did you make a video of the transmission removal?
Yeah check here: th-cam.com/video/p_An53T4ZlQ/w-d-xo.html