OFFICIAL 2nd gen 4x4 front differential bearing vibration thread

a pry bar should work just fine, you have to spin it a little at a time to find the sweet spot and it will pop right out. People using slide hammers and cables are not rotating the cv and fighting the "c" clip in the wrong position. it's must easier during the install because you can see and align the clip so the opening is facing downward.

 

Thanks guys

 

and dont keep constant pressure on it while spinning, push it in, rotate 1/6th of a turn and try again. if you keep constant pressure the clip can never drop down allowing easy removal.

 

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My 2014 had this issue right after I put my 3" lift on it. I haven't noticed the noise for a while. The truck only has 15000km on it. Now granted the mud grapplers make a ton of noise but I can't feel it in the floor board.

Should this be something to be concerned about with the noise going away?

 

What'd you guys use to install the differential oil seal? The big ring one that goes on outside by axle?

 

http://www.lowes.com/pd_22798-137-C..._qty_sales_dollar|1&page=1&facetInfo=Coupling



2"-this works perfectly. I compared it to what my toyota dealership uses. heck, they made their own from an old wheel bearing part. Same diameter.
and you can't beat $0.98

just tap it in....

 

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Thank you very much!

If I'm replacing my CV axle also, do I need to do more than only remove the two bolts from LCA?

 

no, with the brake line bracket, sway bar, and two lower ball joint bolts, you should be able to lift up and knock the cv axle out and then swing the whole assembly to the rear of the wheel well and have plenty of room to work. after the frame was on jacks, i found it much easier to jack up the assembly so there's less binding.

 

Okay, but the CV axle will just come out of the spindle side, or do I have to try and get it out using a pry bar?

 

thread the axle nut to the end and I used a block of wood to protect it. hit it till it's free from the spindle and lift the whole assembly out & up. a second person is a big help with this step. there is a good youtube video with a guy doing it on his FJ - same basic principle with our trucks.

 

also throw the bushing in the freezer for a while.... like when you start working on the truck pop it in the freezer and pull it out just before you are ready to put it in... then a coupla taps and she will go right in.

 

I just ordered the replacement bushing from ECGS and I'm qondering how long I can expect it to last. Just a little worried since it's replacing the needle bearing with just a bushing. Won't this wear out rather quickly? ('13 TRD OR DCSB by the way)

 

ECGS states it's a lifetime bushing on their install video.

 

it should out last the life of the vehicle, if not, it's only $60. I will prolly have to replace higher priced items before the bushing fails.

 

For what it's worth this guy had 15,000 on his in December 2012:

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2n...nstall-fix-diff-bearing-vibe.html#post6130994

 

Good point. Thanks, gents!

 

Oh! That's good to know. Thanks, SLOBRA.

 

Real quick guys I have the ECGS bushing . and I'm trying to pull it out with the tool I made out of all thread .
The bushing that we are pullen out . the bearings or spline gear that is just behind the bushing that we are changen out is it suppose to move around some . If hall can get back with me that be great. This is my DD so I need it back tonight .