2005 Toyota 4Runner Rear Differential Rebuild - Bearing Replacement

Rebuilding the rear differential in a 4th gen 4runner. This 2005 Toyota 4Runner Sport is a 2 wheel drive but the 4x4 version should be the same. I show how I rebuild Toyota rear differentials using specialized tools. this can be done without the tools I use but takes longer. The Toyota Tacoma should have the same 3rd member unless it has the E-locker option.

[checkingoutgypsymike]

Im glad i found your video, my buddies been wrenching on heavy equipment, semis, dump trucks, trucks, cars, boats for 40 years or more. I told him i needed my differential bearings replaced and asked if he had the right tools to do it. He asked what tools? I said well to set the pre tension, the paste to check gear spacing the stuff i saw guys using on utube videos. He just laughed at me, said if i wasn't changing gears he didn't need the high dollar crap. He said you do it by feel if you know what your doing lol. Watched your video and i feel better about having him do it now.

[MussaKZN]

Clear and Precise best how to video ever (camera work, narration, lighting,
Audio, ) I’m now ready to go change out my diff centre!!!! Full of confidence👍

[birdiee]

great video and awesome instruction. i can tell you put alot of work into this video, and i certainly appreciate it. i feel much more comfortable tackling this job

[hiluxcolt]

I love your welding trick! For heating up the housing wait until your wife is out shopping and use the oven in the kitchen... 😇

[ronaldjosiah]

thank you for sharing. i will now speak to my mechanic like a pro

[nachtjager]

Definitely a job I'll pay a shop to do - I'd have to buy more tools to do this than it would cost me to pay someone to do the job!

[lol]

Nice and clear explanation throughout video! I will say carrier bearing preload seems quite loose imo. Once backlash is set go back and forth, or focus on ring gear side and tighten those bearing adjusters as tight as you can get them. There is a tremendous amount of torque going through the ring and pinion and deflection will happen without enough carrier bearing pre-load. It will not damage the carrier bearings by having too much preload. Well over 100 ft/lbs on the adjusters is common.

[KerryCox]

Excellent video. I have watched several videos in preparation for rebuilding the front diff of my ‘77 FJ40. This cleared up several questions I had. Much appreciated.

[ClassyTacos]

Great vid. Super peaceful. I enjoyed every second this morning. Thank you for the motivation.

[jorgerosa]

Great tutorial; you have the knack for teaching.

[lilianahenry]

Hot tank/cold tank? I use my oven for the housing and the fridge freezer for the bearings.]

[stevehanwright]

The Pio on bearing removal tool requires the bearing outer race to be in place and you lift it off by pressing on the rollers, this way you don’t need to get under the inner race of the bearing, , this did my head I at first but that what make this tool so clever.

[spelunkerd]

What an interesting process, gotta love your welding trick.

[kduga]

Thank you very much for making this video. It has helped me a lot in rebuilding my 1984 SR5 4WD front axle.

[nicholash]

The welding trick did the trick! I had to do it for both races because hitting the larger one from the back didn't budge and I was afraid to damage the housing. I don't see how else they come out.

[frederickwoof]

You could put bearing cups into a freezer, if your quick to install them. Put a heat gun on diff. housing as well.

[PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

Very professional process and clear explanation! My friend has a 2004 Tacoma with 260k miles. The rear diff has some major play at the front pinion bearing.... But no leaks or bad sounds. Should I just try tightening the flange nut to reduce the slop?

[mg]

You can get copies of the bearing tool for a lot cheaper on AMZN today.. I see this is 5 years old.. just went thru my own rebuild

[ryanfay]

Awesome video. The shortcuts show your knowledge professionalism thanks!

[mrlaw]

Thanks for sharing . Greetings from Curacao.