2000 toyota tacoma front wheel bearings

I own a 2000 toyota tacoma both front wheel bearings are bad I have never changed press in wheel bearings can this be done with the front wheel bearing tool u can rent or buy from harbor freight..or due you need big 21 ton press? Been looking for help dont have the funds to take to a auto shop i usually do my own repairs any way any tips or advice will help

 

BIG press; like you mentioned, 20 ton.

 

I have seen videos of ppl using the front wheel bearing tool so I wasn't sure

 

I forgot to ask: 2WD or 4WD?

 

4wd and the tool i seen in the videos was hub and wheel bearing replacement set uploaded pic of it looks like I should be able to

 

It’s a big job buddy, if not a shop press you will need the special tools and ingenuity. It may be easier to replace the knuckle as a whole with pressed in fresh bearings

 

Shop press for the win! I went Timken bearings.

 

Timken is always a great choice.

 

wait!
Your saying “loaded spindles” available???

wow
That’s definitely the way to go
(Done 3 times on my old forester….$225 shipped for a rear pair)
Unk how much would cost for taco

 

I’m not certain. It’s just a measure I’ve resorted to with other vehicles but don’t mean you won’t need a lot of force to press the knuckle onto the axle shaft still.

 

@zippsub9

 

@Andy01DblCabTacoma thanks for the tag.

A lot of mixed messaging going on in this thread.

1. 2WD or 4WD is irrelevant and the same front bearing, but need to clarify that I am only talking about 6 lug.
2. Any number of ways to do this, but would only recommend a press or swap loaded knuckles for a guaranteed need to get running daily.
3. I build loaded knuckles all the time, but the cost comes into OEM part prep cost. The bearings are about $100 each for OEM. They are one shot bearings, so any deflection or jammed up "redos" ruin them.
4. The most important thing about your wheel bearings are lateral preload. ADD/4WD this is accomplished through the CV stub shaft. MANUAL 4WD/2WD is accomplished with the hub locknut at 203lb/ft torque.

Where are you located?

 

12 ton press along with the bushing install set no problem. I just used the sleeves with the press, didn’t try the threaded rods. This is a Sequoia spindle pictured but same part numbers for bearing, hub, and inner/outer seals.

 

Hopefully I won't have to go thru all that hoopla again, for a minute!

 

It’s nice knowing it’s all good for a while.

 

I hear you!


I have the hillbilly clean version. LOL

 

Just take them to a local shop. Shouldnt cost much and you wont have to worry about having the right tools and the work required to get the old ones pressed out and new ones pressed in. When I did my front bearings I was back and forth on getting a press/tools needed for this job and finally decided to just take them to the shop. Dropped them off early morning and picked them up at noon. Glad I went this route

 

You will spend more on DIY on this, trust me. Find a local shop. Mine did both for 100 when I brought them the spindles and new bearings.