I hate to tell you, but did you know Toyota redesigned this seal sometime in the past? The redesigned seal has the seal lip sitting 2mm more inboard than before. Without adjusting the inner retainer position, that seal lip is riding very close to the non-polished bevel of the retainer. If you would have performed a grease test, you would have seen where the seal lip was riding on the bevel. With a little axle play, that seal lip might ride on the bevel and prematurely fail. Another thing you don't address is the axle bearing could now be compromised due to gear oil washing the grease out of the bearing. Depending on how long the axle seal was leaking and how much oil surrounded the bearing, a little or a lot of grease could have been washed out. The bearing needs grease for proper lubrication, not oil, so you might have a ticking time bomb with that axle bearing. Finally, another person commented about the breather being clogged which could have been the cause of the axle seal to fail so that should have been checked.
Thank you sir for your informative videos 👍 My son’s 08 Tacoma rear right seal is leaking and this video gave us the confidence to perform this task. As your video indicates, all we need to replace are the seals, not the bearing. They wanted to charge him over $1,100 to replace the entire bearing and labor, that’s not even including replacing the drum brake which also is needed.
Love the old oil filter trick! I had to get a pull hammer to get the axle seal out! I don’t know how you were able to use That tool! I broke mine and was afraid to scratch the inside !
hi toyota maintenance, my 1998 toyota 4runner have a death wobble. the culprit was the drum brake wheel cylinder leak oil. i replaced brand new wheel cylinder, shoes, star adjuster and the drum but after i replaced i drove for 3000 miles and now the shoes pad dragged on the drum( i dont know if it is the star adjuster cause all the brake dragging or the bell crank because i could tell when i pull on the hand brake and it get harder)i want to know what is your opinion. thank you. ps can you do a video how to change fuel filter for 1998 toyota 4runner 2.7 cylinder( toyota said is a lifetime fuel filter, is that true?).
"or you use the oil filter..." Best mechanics trick and video ever :)
I hate to tell you, but did you know Toyota redesigned this seal sometime in the past? The redesigned seal has the seal lip sitting 2mm more inboard than before. Without adjusting the inner retainer position, that seal lip is riding very close to the non-polished bevel of the retainer. If you would have performed a grease test, you would have seen where the seal lip was riding on the bevel. With a little axle play, that seal lip might ride on the bevel and prematurely fail. Another thing you don't address is the axle bearing could now be compromised due to gear oil washing the grease out of the bearing. Depending on how long the axle seal was leaking and how much oil surrounded the bearing, a little or a lot of grease could have been washed out. The bearing needs grease for proper lubrication, not oil, so you might have a ticking time bomb with that axle bearing. Finally, another person commented about the breather being clogged which could have been the cause of the axle seal to fail so that should have been checked.
Hi, I did this seal replacement, I was surprise how easy the job was. The job was done on 1985 Toyota pickup. Bearing was in good shape.
that oil filter trick was great! fit perfect
Thank you sir for your informative videos 👍 My son’s 08 Tacoma rear right seal is leaking and this video gave us the confidence to perform this task. As your video indicates, all we need to replace are the seals, not the bearing. They wanted to charge him over $1,100 to replace the entire bearing and labor, that’s not even including replacing the drum brake which also is needed.
I love your videos! Never would have thought to use the oil filter! 😂
Oil filter best tool, thank you very big for sharing the idea 💡.
Thanks for sharing this video, I really enjoy videos, they always have great content.
thanks man, have to do this on Saturday :)
Thanks for tacking the time, thumbs up.
Hey man I really like the content you produce.
Leave it to those damn Ru'skies! That oil filter is one sweet trick!🤗
LMAO the oil Filter Seal installer was perfect. Sometimes PVC pipe couplings work too.
Love the old oil filter trick! I had to get a pull hammer to get the axle seal out! I don’t know how you were able to use That tool! I broke mine and was afraid to scratch the inside !
WOW!!! An old oil filter??? Never ever had thought of that!!! 😂😂😂
Wow excellent use of an old oil filter!!
Nice job sir....
hi toyota maintenance, my 1998 toyota 4runner have a death wobble. the culprit was the drum brake wheel cylinder leak oil. i replaced brand new wheel cylinder, shoes, star adjuster and the drum but after i replaced i drove for 3000 miles and now the shoes pad dragged on the drum( i dont know if it is the star adjuster cause all the brake dragging or the bell crank because i could tell when i pull on the hand brake and it get harder)i want to know what is your opinion. thank you. ps can you do a video how to change fuel filter for 1998 toyota 4runner 2.7 cylinder( toyota said is a lifetime fuel filter, is that true?).
thanks for the video
Hi great video !