Title says it all, I've got the dreaded leaky axle seal and I'm hoping I can find someone local with the tools to do this job. Bonus points if you know the tricks to not screwing up the seal when putting it back in. I'm negotiable on payment whether it's cold cash or beer or cigars. I know this would be a massively expensive job if I got a shop to do it and would like to avoid that plus I prefer to work on my own stuff, I'd do this myself if I had the tools but I'm not sure it makes sense for me to go to that length.

in the axle seal thread, I've put some details on how to do it without the official tool, just basic threaded rods, nuts and a cheap bearing separator. just search for my name in there

I am bit too far! I did this on my 3rd gen about 2 years ago and still remember everything at the back of my head thanks to 3rd Gen Guru Timmy the Tool man! I also have all the tools too!

Make sure to use all OEM parts!!

Good Luck!!

Rear Bearing Puller/Press Tool Loaner Program

Found a guy actually in my 4x4 club that has the exact press fitting for pulling the retainer/abs ring. He doesn't have the exact size fitting for pressing everything back in (he got the 100 series land cruiser kit) but apparently he's done it on a Tundra using some schedule 40 so we are going to try that trick. I did think about trying to jump in on the loaner program but I'm still not sure about buying a HF 12 ton press at this time. That and my previous personal vehicle is going to be sold probably any day now, I have a company vehicle that I could switch to private use for a time but I'd rather not have to do that and get everything tip top on my 98 asap. Also will be nice doing it with someone who has experience on this general type of job. I know all the stuff I need to do like flip the inner retainer and press it in small amounts at a time doing the grease/sharpie test but it's good to have the practical experience be there in the shop to supplement the theory.