In this video, we show you how to replace a front wheel bearing on a 3rd Generation Toyota 4runner (1996-2002). This would be the same procedure for a 1st Gen Tacoma (1995 – 2004).
If you were doing this on a 1st Gen Tacoma that has manual hubs or you own a 3rd Gen 4runner that had the manual hub swap mod done to it, use our Manual Hub Swap videos as a reference to perform this job.
Manual Hub Swap Part 1: https://youtu.be/TZ2sOfVrnhU
Manual Hub Swap Part 2: https://youtu.be/1TpOYj0sUpA
If you found that your upper balljoints have play, this would be the time to replace them since you have the steering knuckles already off the rig. You can use our Upper Balljoint Replacement video as a reference to get the job done: https://youtu.be/-sY2azyLBuI
If you end up replacing your lower balljoints as part of this job, here’s a link to our Lower Balljoint Replacement video and you’ll find the torque values in the video description for the two different style bolts Toyota used for the 3rd Gen 4runners: https://youtu.be/bfLvtEnX9qk
**Scott and Liam did report back that the steering shimmy at highway speeds dramatically improved after doing this job.
**PARTS**
*Wheel Bearings #90369-54002 – (Need 2)
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*Outer Seal #90312-95001 – (Need 2)
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*Inner Seal #90316-69001 – (Need 2)
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*Snap Ring for bearing #90521-99114 -(Need 2)
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*Upper Balljoint Reboot Kit – #43324-39015 (If you found your boots were ripped but the joints are still good)
https://www.toyotapartsdeal.com/oem/toyota~cover~front~upper~ball~joint~dust~rh~43324-39015.html
*Upper Balljoint – #43310-39016 (If you found your balljoints had play when doing this job)
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**If you want to replace your lower balljoints as part of this job, here’s a list of parts you’ll need:
*Right (Passenger Side) Balljoint #4333039585
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*Left (Driver Side) Balljoint #4334039465
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*1996-2000 use a flanged balljoint bolt, part #90080-10066 (You will have to order these through a Toyota parts seller)
*2001-2002 use a bolt with a washer (it’s a little longer than the 1996-2000 bolts), part #90119-10933. (You will have to order these through a Toyota parts seller)
**HELPFUL TOOLS**
Check out our pinned comment for the list of tools used for this job. The pinned comment is the first comment you will see.
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6 Ton Jack Stands – (used to support vehicle while performing this job)
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Heavy Duty Rubber Wheel Chocks – (used to chock rear tires as a safety measure)
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Mayhew 5 Piece Prybar Set – (used ones from this kit during this job)
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Dewalt 1/2" Drive Impact Gun – (used to remove lug nuts and other fasteners during this job)
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Dewalt 3/8" Impact Gun
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Dewalt Batteries https://amzn.to/2urcx59
Dewalt Battery Charger https://amzn.to/2Ud8RlY
Milwaukee M12 3/8” Cordless Extended Reach Ratchet
– (great cordless ratchet with plenty of power)
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Milwaukee M12 Batteries (2 Pack) https://amzn.to/2uoQlZs
Milwaukee M12 High Capacity Battery https://amzn.to/2HEFTpu
Milwaukee M12 Battery Charger https://amzn.to/2uo2o9x
1/4" and 3/8" Flex Head Ratchet Set – (used the 3/8" ratchet. These are very handy ratchets to own)
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1/2" Drive Flex Head Gear Wrench Ratchet – (used for some of the larger fasteners for this job)
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3/8” Drive Regular Extension Set https://amzn.to/2OehCao
1/2" Drive Wobble Impact Extension Set https://amzn.to/2VYERJj
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3/8” Drive Shallow Impact Socket Set https://amzn.to/2KnoYaq
Straight Needle Nose Pliers – (used to remove and install cotter pins)
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Knipex Large Diagonal Cutters – (used to assist removing cotter pins)
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90 Degree Internal Retaining Ring Pliers – (used to remove wheel bearing snap ring)
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1/2" Drive Breaker Bar – 24” Long – (used for extra leverage to remove fasteners)
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Brake Caliper Hanger Hooks – (used to hang brake caliper)
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Rotary Hammer Chisel Set – (used one of the small ones from this kit to help remove CV axle nut dust cover)
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Chisel & Punch Set – (used a couple chisels from this kit to help remove CV axle dust cover)
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Large Metric Impact Socket Set (29mm-38mm) – (used 35mm socket from this kit to remove CV axle nut)
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OTC 6295 Front End Service Kit – (all the pullers used during this job came from this kit. A very handy kit to own.)
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OTC 4579 Slide Hammer Pullet Set – (used to remove seals off of steering knuckle)
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Ball Pein Hammer https://amzn.to/2W5eHV5
Plastic Mallet https://amzn.to/2CCOqVP
Tekton Extra Long Flex-Head Ratcheting Box End Wrench Set
– (used to turn puller spindle when breaking free upper balljoint from upper control arm)
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Long Set of Ratcheting Box End Wrenches – (used to remove and tighten brake dust shield bolts)
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In regards to the Press Plates I used for this job, the 2 wide black plates came with the 20 ton Harbor Freight Press. The 2 skinnier black plates I bought at a fabrication shop. I just had them cut two pieces of steel to the dimensions I wanted. The 2 gold plates came as part of an 8 piece kit I bought off Amazon made by Sunex. It's not exactly a super affordable option but there is a more affordable 6 piece kit offered by Sunex that included 2 press plates. Here's a link: https://amzn.to/2tb83il
Harbor Freight 20 Ton Press – (this is a great press that you'll lots of use from)
https://www.harborfreight.com/20-ton-h-frame-industrial-heavy-duty-floor-shop-press-60603.html
Wood 4 x 6 sections – get a 4 x 6 at any hardware store and cut off the sections you need
Press Sleeve Kit – (very handy for all kinds of pressing applications)
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Mini Grease Gun – (nice little gun for greasing applications)
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Red Devil All Purpose Grease – (used in mini grease gun)
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Red Line CV-2 Grease* – (Good high temperature grease for applications like wheel bearings. Used to lubricate parts for insertion into the knuckle)
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Yost Bench Vice – (vice I have on my bench. Yost makes nice vices.)
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Yost 6 Aluminum Vice Jaw Caps – (jaws that won't mar the surface of the steel you are clamping in the vice.)
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Brass Drift Set – (used to drive outer seal in place on the knuckle)
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CDI 1/2" Drive 30-250 Foot Pound Torque Wrench
– (used to torque some of the larger fasteners and lug nuts)
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CDI 3/8" Drive 10-100 Foot Pound Torque Wrench
– (used to torque some of the fasteners)
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Cotter Pin Set https://amzn.to/2OoD38K
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Fun thing about doing things together is bonding time !
Wow that's a lot of work, great teaching, thank you so much Timmy
3 out of 4 of these I have done have just wound up pressing the whole bearing out of the knuckle instead of just the hub out of the bearing, deforming and destroying the snap ring that retains the bearing. I would highly recommend ordering new snap rings with the bearings beforehand. I was swapping to manual hubs so I had new hubs or I would have been hosed. Still had to drive 2 hours to a dealer that had the snap ring in stock lol.
What the heck is that… a completely intact brake dust shield??? Our 4Runners here in the Northeast don't have anything like that.
Did the hubs on my third gen about two months ago. Really wish I would have waited for this video to come out first.