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Wheel Bearing problems

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by yota97, Jul 25, 2011.

  1. Jul 25, 2011 at 4:06 PM
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    yota97

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    so does anyone know how much of a pain it is to change a rear wheel bearing on a 97 tacoma?
     
  2. Jul 25, 2011 at 4:13 PM
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    Some stuff. Not a lot, just some.
    Do you have ABS? That makes it more difficult.

    The process starts on page SA-92, about 2/3rds the way down
     
  3. Jul 25, 2011 at 9:54 PM
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    I changed my rear wheel bearing. Yes its a pain. You also need access to a press. Just take the whole rear axle shaft out and take it to the shop with ur replacemente bearing. Don't forget you have to cut the collar off the back of the bearing for it to release from backing plate. It took us a while to figure this out. I did my drum breaks and shoes at the same time since everything was pulled apart.
     

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