3rd Gen T4R DIY Maintenance, Repair and Modification Videos

[GamerMot]

3rd Gen T4R DIY Maintenance Repair and Modification Videos

if its an 86 itll be ifs so its the same front suspension, same rear diffs just the first gen will be leaf rears, the only width difference is between solid axle and ifs models, ifs is wider by about 3 i think

 

[GamerMot]

3rd Gen T4R DIY Maintenance Repair and Modification Videos

if its an 86 itll be ifs so its the same front suspension, same rear diffs just the first gen will be leaf rears, the only width difference is between solid axle and ifs models, ifs is wider by about 3 i think

 

[Hokie-Pokie VT]

If I could get a quick tip for doing a brake fluid bleed.
Following your vid got to the step where you loosed the fitting and began letting the fluid out. However, the fitting on the back of the rear drum is very rusted and I could not get it to budge (tried both left and right). I hit it with plenty of WD40 and let it soak, and still could not get it loose to begin bleeding the line. Im afraid that if I put too much pressure on it I will sheer the fitting off the drum giving me a whole new realm of problems.

I'm using a standard wrench, unlike the one that you use in the video.

Any tips on how to get this thing loose? Thanks!

 

[Mark_BC]

Dont use a regular wrench. Get a crow's foot socket set from harbor freight. They seem to fit snugger than the more expensive ones I have. Soak with pb blaster or 50/50 atf/acetone. Normally you would heat it with a torch but I dont know if that's recommended here.

 

[mtbtim]

If I could get a quick tip for doing a brake fluid bleed.
Following your vid got to the step where you loosed the fitting and began letting the fluid out. However, the fitting on the back of the rear drum is very rusted and I could not get it to budge (tried both left and right). I hit it with plenty of WD40 and let it soak, and still could not get it loose to begin bleeding the line. Im afraid that if I put too much pressure on it I will sheer the fitting off the drum giving me a whole new realm of problems.

I'm using a standard wrench, unlike the one that you use in the video.

Any tips on how to get this thing loose? Thanks!

Like Mark already said, don't use a regular open end wrench on this. Try a penetrating oil like Kroil or PB Blaster and definitely use a flare nut wrench. If you find even with using a flare nut wrench you're not getting anywhere and it feels like it's going to strip, stop and apply a little heat to the bleeder with a butane torch. Apply some more penetrating oil and give it another try. If it's just not happening to get the bleeder loose without stripping the head of the bleeder, you might just have to get on it with a pair of vice grips or channel locks and get it loose. You should be able to buy replacement bleeders for the wheel cylinders. Worst case scenario, you replace the wheel cylinders.

 

[EuroFreak]

Excellent thread here. Hey, [MENTION=120071]mtbtim[/MENTION], I sent you a PM. Let me know if you have some time.

 

[Morkai]

Hi all, was wondering if anyone had any experience with the following issue. I have a 2000 2WD SR5 and the shifter is quite loose. It rattles and moves around with every bump. Rarely, if it's not quite "all the way" in Drive it can be rattled into 2nd. Any ideas on how to tighten this up?

 

[FuggetitRunner]

Awesome

 

[mtbtim]

Hi all, was wondering if anyone had any experience with the following issue. I have a 2000 2WD SR5 and the shifter is quite loose. It rattles and moves around with every bump. Rarely, if it's not quite "all the way" in Drive it can be rattled into 2nd. Any ideas on how to tighten this up?

There's shifter bushings you can replace. This looks like a good thread to use as a reference:Loose Shifter? - Replace your shifter bushings! - Write up with pictures | Toyota 4Runner Forum [4Runners.com]

 

[hamsandwiches]

Excellent writeup

 

[mtbtim]

Excellent writeup

What [MENTION=102606]infamousRNR[/MENTION] and I have provided is a long list of videos for people to use to maintain, repair and modify their rigs, so it's not really a write-up, but we thank you nonetheless.

 

[weekendclimber]

On behalf of "Timmy the Toolman", I am posting our newest addition to the plethora of 3RD GEN repair videos...

This one was a doozy, for anyone wanting to replace both front & rear differentials we now have videos for both.

These diff's were replaced to offer [MENTION=142071]sunsetrunner[/MENTION] ARB locking differentials with a 4.88 gear ratio for his 315's.
Enjoy!



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Wondering if removing both the front mounts and the rear mount wouldn't make this easier to remove. The front mounts would be easy to remove, but I'm not sure if the rear mount could be removed while the diff is in place. Anyone tried this?

 

[mtbtim]

Wondering if removing both the front mounts and the rear mount wouldn't make this easier to remove. The front mounts would be easy to remove, but I'm not sure if the rear mount could be removed while the diff is in place. Anyone tried this?

That rear mount would be a serious pain in the ass to remove. In a pinned comment, I detail how to do the removal and reinstallation much easier. I've now removed a replaced a front diff 4 times and the way I did it the last 3 times was a night a day difference than the struggle we showed in the video. Check out what I explain in the comment and let me know if you have any questions.

 

[weekendclimber]

That rear mount would be a serious pain in the ass to remove. In a pinned comment, I detail how to do the removal and reinstallation much easier. I've now removed a replaced a front diff 4 times and the way I did it the last 3 times was a night a day difference than the struggle we showed in the video. Check out what I explain in the comment and let me know if you have any questions.

Remove driver's side motor mount and jack up engine. Check :bigok:

 

[JPSnuffy]

Changing Oil and Broke something

Was trying to search, but kinda in a hurry to get this fixed before the work week starts. I was trying to tighten the new oil filter (from below, not through the drivers wheel well, I know..stupid:tsk and broke off something that has a wire connected and a spring inside it. It looks to be screwed into the bottom of the engine. Anyone have an idea what this might be?


This is on a 2000 4Runner.



Edit: fixed spelling added model of T4R.


Thanks in advance
Glenn

 

[weekendclimber]

Was trying to search, but kinda in a hurry to get this fixed before the work week starts. I was trying to tighten the new oil filter (from below, not through the drivers wheel well, I know..stupid:tsk and broke off something that has a wire connected and a spring inside it. It looks to be screwed into the bottom of the engine. Anyone have an idea what this might be?


This is on a 2000 4Runner.



Edit: fixed spelling added model of T4R.


Thanks in advance
Glenn

Picture?

 

[JPSnuffy]

Picture?

Think it might be a pressure sensor, but a mechanic I am not.
-Glenn

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[JPSnuffy]

Oil Pressure Switch Broke

I found a Toyota 4Runner service manual online :keyboard: and figured out it was the Oil Pressure Switch. Bought a new one and finished my oil change. Thanks for the help weekendclimber! Next weekend I will tackle the spark plugs which may be tricky since I have a supercharger/hoses/wires in the way on the drivers side.

Think it might be a pressure sensor, but a mechanic I am not.
-Glenn

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[weekendclimber]

I found a Toyota 4Runner service manual online :keyboard: and figured out it was the Oil Pressure Switch. Bought a new one and finished my oil change. Thanks for the help weekendclimber! Next weekend I will tackle the spark plugs which may be tricky since I have a supercharger/hoses/wires in the way on the drivers side.

Sweet, just going to say that it was the oil pressure switch. Good on you for persevering:whoo:

 

[Morkai]

Haven't driven my 2000 in about 16 days. This morning I noticed the steering is very heavy and takes much more effort to turn the wheel. Power Steering fluid looks normal. Any ideas?