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Rear axle seals/bearings.

Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by bmf4069, Feb 2, 2019.

  1. Jul 6, 2020 at 5:36 PM
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    Some more reference pics from Pass Seal Replace Job. Top pic shows the original press spacings from Toyota Factory in 2002 Manufacture. Bottom pic is the ‘grease test’ after new seal was installed and axle put in and turned to create and impression.

    NOTE: New Toy factory axle seal has a new design according to some readings. The seal has a wire spring incorporated into the lip. Not pictured.

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  2. Jul 6, 2020 at 6:02 PM
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    So I'm over the aforementioned 500 mile mark, and I don't have the ABS sensor.

    So for me to test leaky-ness I would need to pull drums, shoes, etc?
     
  3. Jul 6, 2020 at 6:08 PM
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    Check here first. Sounds like no other way for non-ABS. Just pull the drum off and look where the arrow is and feel for oil.

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  4. Jul 6, 2020 at 6:11 PM
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    I'll do that on my next weekend off.

    That will let me paint my drums too.
     
  5. Jul 6, 2020 at 9:27 PM
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    You can also keep an eye on the backing plates.

    I didn't get pics of the finished press, or do a grease test. They finished much higher on the axle though, so I'm hoping all is good. Time will tell.

    Anybody got any insight on the amount of brake dust? That wheel and drum were pretty hot and I had to rubber mallet the wheel to get it off so I'm assuming the brakes were way too tight, even though Toyota justed them.

    Or any ideas on the shininess of the oil and streaks on the abs sensors?
     
  6. Jul 6, 2020 at 10:24 PM
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    With that much dust and a hot wheel/drum I'm thinking that the brakes were adjusted too tightly.

    I'm hoping I don't have to do this job with mine. But with a machine shop wanting $250 to do the press work, I'd rather bite the pillow and just buy the HF press and the bearing tool from e-bay. After doing the job I can flip the press on craigslist. I'm sure I'll take a haircut on it - probably 50 bucks or so - but I'm still ahead, even after buying the bearing tool. And I have the comfort of knowing that it was done properly.

    Thanks for all the pics, this thread is very helpful.
     
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  7. Jul 7, 2020 at 2:15 AM
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    Great pics @Professional Hand Model

    I'd add a couple things that I learned from doing this job:

    1) I prefer the Sharpie test -- not because it's more accurate, but because it's easier to see. With a Sharpie, draw a couple of lines across the surface of the bearing race. Then when you install the axle and spin it, the seal lip rubs off a nice clean, thin break in the lines.

    2) I wouldn't reuse the inner race. You don't want a new seal running in the groove the old seal made. Ideally, you'd replace that inner race with a new one. If you don't have a new race though, the second best option would be to swap the inner and outer races. Look how nice and clean the outer race is compared to the inner. And reusing the inner race on the outer position is not a big deal as that seal is really just a dust/water cap to keep the inside area clean -- so the seal isn't as critical as the inner that's containing the gear oil in the axle.
     
  8. Jul 7, 2020 at 6:01 AM
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    Good info. I had posed the old wear groove question to @empty_lord a few months back and he said that rubber wouldn’t wear into the metal and shouldn’t be problematic to reuse the old race. Reason I questioned was because I had read elsewhere as you stated about the groove.

    This seal replace was a cheap learning experience for me at $15 and a pre-game for doing possible bearing replace.

    These are my third oil seals on the rear axle. Most likely I’ll be replacing this pass side wheel bearing (it had some inner play but no noise) in the near future. Just need time to find a tech with at least triple digit IQ and some common sense that can do the work. I don’t want to buy a press and ship @bmf4069 bearing press tool down to St. Bart. Might end up at another stealer.
     
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  9. Jul 7, 2020 at 10:14 AM
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    I put the new seals in the first time I did this, and given the amount of fluid everywhere, I'd say they weren't even touching. I did lube em before putting the axle in though. They're about 1/4" deeper than before.
     
  10. Oct 17, 2020 at 5:52 PM
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    Very informative thread. I did one of these on my Dads 1st gen. The drivers side bearing was shot with 220,000+ miles. His is a 2001 sr5 without ABS, which made it easier. But, I did run into a issue where the bearing retainer wouldn’t press on far enough to allow the retainer clip to seat in the groove. I was using a 12ton press at work. After I was sure it wasn’t going to budge the final 0.5mm I needed - I sanded down the clip slightly. Not sure what happened. I used a Beck/Arnley kit and didn’t compare parts first. Maybe the new bearing was slightly wider? Any thoughts?
     
  11. Oct 17, 2020 at 10:56 PM
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    Should all just bottom out and ring snap in.. maybe a bad kit? I’ve only ever used Toyota parts for these
     
  12. Oct 18, 2020 at 11:59 AM
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    @empty_lord I should have mic’d the bearings first! Bought the BA kit (051-4271) from Advance. Made in China. Wonder if OEM bearing is still made in Japan?
     
  13. Oct 18, 2020 at 12:03 PM
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    Should be. Mine was
     
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  14. Nov 9, 2020 at 5:49 PM
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    Update on my comments: took axle back out, apart, and measured the new bearing. After a careful look- the chamfer on the replacement Beck Arnley is not big enough. This will not allow it to fully seat against the stop point on shaft which left the spacer resting half way over the snap ring groove. That’s my theory anyway. Gonna pick up an oem.

    Bearing on right is original.

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  15. Nov 9, 2020 at 11:35 PM
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    It seems like the seals will fail and ruin the bearing. What would be the best mileage to replace seals so bearings wouldn't be ruined?
     
  16. Nov 10, 2020 at 1:54 AM
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    It's sort of a chicken and egg type of thing. A seal can fail independently of a bearing. In which case, just replacing the seal makes sense. But a worn bearing will allow increase runout which can cause the seal to leak. When this happens, the new seal will leak too.
     
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  17. Nov 10, 2020 at 4:10 AM
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    If you bearings don’t sound bad, then replacing the seals is good maintenance. My seals were first replaced about 10 years old on the truck (2012). Both were leaking and replaced. I just replaced a bearing (others) and they used aftermarket seal which failed right away. They got it right with OEM Toyota Seal.

    You can check if your seal is leaking by removing tire and ABS Sensor and peaking down into the hole. If there is oil in there then the seal is failing. Replacing the seal is fairly easy. Use Toyota Seal!

    You can check my build page for pics.
     
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  18. Sep 30, 2021 at 6:31 PM
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    I'm hearby resurrecting this thread. I've had an idea so I wanna get some opinions on it. Lemme throw some info at yall and we can decide where to go.

    Point 1: I own the axle press too thingy.
    Point 2: ......

    OK with that handled I'm thinking about this:

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    Now bear with me. What could go wrong if I bought this press with the thinking that getting my shit pressed again(wait, that doesn't sound right) getting my bearings/tone rings pressed again would cost about $250 or so. Why not just get this press and do it myself?

    I'm thinking get the press, and as (I can't tag him, I can't remember how to spell Ilsami) said get the oem toyota bearing as the ones I've gotten twice aren't chamfered right.

    After that, I can do the press and check method using a sharpie or that blue ahit engine builders use to check the seals.

    So what's the consensus? Any thoughts, questions, concerns, or stories about how you had to run from the RCMP after you punched a moose?
     
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    Lucky you, I’m still following this thread!

    According to the tech who did my seal, it’s actually the new OEM seal that rides on a new location from the original seals.
     
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  20. Sep 30, 2021 at 6:47 PM
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    Man, and looking back PHM had some good info too. I'm gonna re-read through here and re-familiarize myself with how to do this.
     
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    Gotcha. I'm betting mine don't seal at all now given how much they leak. I'm also gonna test tag you. @lsaami. Got it.
     
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    When you do it and save a bit of scratch, and while reveling in a job well done, you can press things that arent meant to be pressed. Just dont forget the safety squints.
     
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    Safety squints acquired.
     
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    Also, I want you to know thers a fucking skunk outside somewhere. I ran to my van to get these and now it smells like a fucking skunk in my house. That fucker is close.
     
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    The best argument for not buying the press is that the guy you'll pay to do the job likely has done it more than once...
     
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    :monocle:Hmm, didn't someone suggested this a while back. :p

    https://www.tundras.com/threads/rear-axle-seals-bearings.39306/page-2

    Just follow Tim's video. He details every step so clearly that a first timer should be able to nail it with no problem. I'd never changed an axle bearing before I did it on my Tundra.

    Tip 1 - freeze the bearing and it will practically drop into the hub.
    Tip 2 - when you're pressing the last retainer ring on (the critical one the inner seal runs on) don't over-shoot it. As I recall, 5mm is the target distance. So press it to 4mm, then check it with the sharpie test. If you're 1mm shy, press another mm. Check again.
     
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    That's somewhat true. I'd just have to find the person that has done these axles before.

    That you did! I've forgotten most of what was in this thread.

    After a night of heavy drinking I've decided I'm gonna DIY this again, but properly. I'm gonna get that beck and arnley kit and a press and watch the Tim video 34 times between now and next weekend. Results will be posted.
     
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