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Originally Posted by 3bears
couple of ideas...one: MTBTM is correct on how to set this up...the dr.coffee method I beleive
two: the shop that is doing the work and if they are a specialty Japanese shop they will appreciate learning how to correctly set up a 4 runner for the future...less future call backs for them
three: 800 seems expensive...is that labor and parts ? If you need a new axel housing...great time to convert to a locker rear end  |
Can we please stop saying the correct way to install retainers is the Dr Coffee method? The only correct way to installing seals and getting them not to leak is making sure the seal is riding properly on the retainer. Flipping the retainer or not flipping the retainer doesn't matter.
The Dr Coffee method has merit in that you gain some clearance to work with and it does seem on most 4runners that 5mm of polished axle shaft seems to be where the seal will be riding on the retainer correctly when it is flipped.
I think its important to point this out since a lot of people think flipping the retainer, having 5mm of polished axle shaft, or etc. just solves the problem. Tim points this out well in his video but it does seem time to time that people just gloss this over.
