Rear Axle Bearing Removal

[dtetreau]

Any suggestions on removing rear axle bearing on a 1990 4-Runner? I am new to the Toyota thing. Any help would be great!

 

[fourwd1]

You talking about the outer one behind the cover on the backing plate?

It helps to have a fixture to hold it in place on a press.
You can make one from part of an axle housing, but most people don't have one.

 

[dtetreau]

Yeah, is the backing sturdy enough to press the axle thru, I am concerned about bending it. I have a 100 ton press available, but before I attempted that I thought I would check for other ideas.There isn't really alot of space to support the assy. close to the center of the plate.

 

[userid1015]

Rear axle bearing puller and ABS sensor ring remover

I have developed a tool to pull the rear axle bearings off the axles that is so easy a girl can do it! My tool is the result of 45 years experience. Call me and I will send you full info and pictures 850-893-8074

 

[Stick Figure]

When i did mine, i just made a similar tool to the one pictured here:

OTC / Toyota / 09521-25011-01 REAR AXLE SHAFT PULLER,

couple pieces of plate and some tubing worked great.

 

[fourwd1]

WOW, a 3 year old thread.

It helps to have a fixture similar to the one in the above link, although that price is beyond insane. Years ago I made one from part of a rear axle housing. I just dug it out a few weeks ago to press the axle out to replace the seal.

 

[Hyde802]

WOW, a 3 year old thread.

Years ago I made one from part of a rear axle housing. I just dug it out a few weeks ago to press the axle out to replace the seal.

Thats how I do mine.

And userid, why not post the photos here so we can all benefit from it?

 

[Stick Figure]

WOW, a 3 year old thread.

Didn't even notice that when i replied ... on the plus side at least it reminded me to check on my tool that has been out on "loan".