Replacing needle bearing for growl issue in front end.

I’m looking to replace the needle bearing on the front driver side of my 4x4 tundra that causes the growl noise when in 2wd. I’ve gotten advice on parts and found videos on how to do it. Is there anyone who has had the job done for them at a shop or dealership? Around Boise ID? I don’t have a lot of tools and have limited experience.

 

Not sure what you mean by needle bearings. If you speaking of wheel bearings, our trucks have hub assemblys and usually come with a bearing and hub already together. After the axel nut,wheel, brake caliper and rotor are removed and the abs sensor is unplugged the assembly is held on with 4bolts. That should be about it. Re-assembly is reverse of removal

 

The last one I bought was about $450

 

Definitely not the wheel bearing. He means the drivers side front axle bearing at the differential (gets replaced by this ECGS part https://eastcoastgearsupply.com/i-1...amshell-bushingeliminates-needle-bearing.html ); it is generally referred to as the needle bearing.

I've watched it be done on my 4Runner, but unfortunately am no where near ID, nor do I have any recommendations

 

No idea if there's anyone around you who can help, but there are lots of different threads on the subject. Just type 'needle bearing' in the search bar below the "You, Inbox, Alerts" links near the top right corner of the page. That would be a good start for you.

 

Sorry bout that, my bad.

 

You should be able to get a shop to do it for an hour or two of labor. Heck, even if it took them three hours would be wayyyy cheaper than a new diff. Should be able to get a shop recommendation from someone here for your area.

 

I talked to a few shops around here in CDA, ID but at the price they wanted I ended up doing it myself. You do need the bearing puller which you can order from ECGS. A pretty simple task, just takes some time and sense not to drive the new bushing in too deep or seat the new diff seal in to deep.