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Help with rear wheel bearing, axle seals and cat converter.

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by The wormer, Apr 21, 2014.

  1. Apr 21, 2014 at 8:50 AM
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    The wormer

    The wormer [OP] Well-Known Member

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    My 02 tacoma v6 trd hit 153k today and I decided that it's time to change some stuff out. I am going to be doing rear wheel bearing, axle seals, and I have been told my cat is pretty plugged so a new one of them is needed. I have tried using the search and couldn't find anything on the stuff. Is there a certain brand I should buy for the bearing and seals? Which do people like the most? I do a quite a bit of off-roading if that matters. And last is there different cats? I googled it and got confused on which ones are which. Any help would be great!
     
  2. Apr 21, 2014 at 9:41 AM
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    The wormer

    The wormer [OP] Well-Known Member

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    None at the moment. will be changing that soon!! ;)
    I forgot to note that I do not have ABS brake
     
  3. Apr 21, 2014 at 12:04 PM
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    Dirty Pool

    Dirty Pool FLIES ON THE FRIES, KETCHUPS WATERED DOWN

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    If you have the TRD E-locker, your rear has the provisions for ABS. Regardless if the truck has ABS or not.
    There are a bunch of subtle issues to be aware of with the ABS type rear. I used OEM parts. The OEM bearing can be had these days from various parts houses for a tad less than online discount Toyota dealers.

    Here are a few links, the issues are spread out a bit so read all of the posts.
    http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/1st-gen-tacomas/274582-proper-way-press-new-rear-wheel-bearing.html
    http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/1st-gen-tacomas/277005-stubborn-inner-axle-seal.html

    Here's one more with some other improvised seal drivers.
     
    Last edited: Apr 21, 2014

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