‘09 2 Wheel drive, Rear bearing replacement?

After finding it’s almost impossible to get information on replacement of the 2WD front bearings, I am expecting the same lack of support regarding the job at the Rear bearings. The dealer here even used the Vin# and sourced 4WD bearings at the counter! I gave up on them for help.
Now trying to do the rear. Does anyone here have experience replacing the rear wheel bearings on a 2 wheel drive, 5 lug, base model, regular cab, 2009 model?

 

If it's anything like replacing the rear wheel bearings on a four-wheel drive, it requires a special tool as the bearing is pressed onto the axle.

 

Are you doing it yourself or paying? I had to fork up $600 to have the rear bearing done on my 06 RWD 6 lug.

 

The process is no different than any rear wheel drive. Biggest issue with an older Toyota is getting the rear drum off. There are threaded holes in the drum but generally getting the drum off is an ordeal with age.

 

The reason they kept sourcing "4WD" wheel bearings for the front is because they are the same assembly. The only difference between the 2WD and 4WD bearing assembly is that there are dust caps where the CV axle would go on a 4WD Tacoma. You are supposed to transfer the dust caps from the old assembly to the new; or you can purchase new ones.

The rear bearings and axle seals should be the same between models as well. They are a pain in the ass to change if you live in the rust belt.

 

Thanks for the reply’s.... Wish I’d had that front bearing info before, if the 2&4WD fronts are the same bearing I’m surprised no one mentioned it at the time. Not even the Toyota dealer!
Anyhow, for the rear it looks like a bearing press tool is required for the rear, saw that tool cost discussed on gathering web. I recently stopped working “retired supposedly” and downsized my rent space footprint, got rid of a press, bead blaster, parts washer, big space items, etc. Was hoping this was something I could just deal with in the garage like on my ‘56 Chevy. Maybe the CA drought will make disassembly a bit less trouble, so I will go as far as I can to see how it works out. The noise at 75 mph is getting louder!!

 

YouTube has some great videos.

"Toyota Maintenance' is a great channel

 

You would need a pretty substantial press taller than the axle is long and a clamp to fit behind the bearing. Be a hell of a lot cheaper to take them to the machine shop.

 

The tool you need for rear wheel bearings.

This was cut from a diff housing. A hole drilled in the bottom as seen in the pic for the axle to pass through.

 

That's nice how do you get the old bearing off? Beat the snot out of the end of axle? Don't forget the bearing retaining ring is under size and that press is what keeps the axle from running out of the new bearing because it is a size fit. This really is not a backyard project.

 

Come Monday, I will ask the local INDEPENDENT owned Toyota shop for an estimate for the bearing change if I can bring’em the axles. Assuming they have done this job before, I will pass on the answer.........

 

You don't need a "Toyota" shop. Just find a capable shop and this is easy peezy.