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Prerunner wheel bearings

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by BaxInky, Jan 12, 2020.

  1. Jan 12, 2020 at 4:15 PM
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    I have an 01 prerunner 4 cylinder 2wd, I’m trying to replace the wheel bearings in the front end but in order to get to the bearing to press it out there’s a gold bearing nut with 4 holes on it, does anyone know what size it is or a part number or something on it? I bought another 4 prong socket and it was for gm and it was to small, bought another 8 prong socket for Toyota and was going to take 4 of the studs out but the socket itself was slightly to big, I see all kinds of kits with 6-7 sockets in them but not sure if it would be the right size
     
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  2. Jan 12, 2020 at 4:24 PM
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  3. Jan 12, 2020 at 4:33 PM
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    You just made my day sir thank you
     
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  4. Jan 12, 2020 at 5:36 PM
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    I took apart my hub assembly yesterday as I am replacing my bearings also. I just used a punch with hammer and tapped it out. Took a couple hits came out beautiful. I plan on reusing the nut.
     
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  5. Jan 13, 2020 at 8:49 PM
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    Tried that and put Allen wrenches in and tried to turn with and extension and it didn’t budge, the socket gets here tomorrow
     
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  6. Jan 13, 2020 at 8:58 PM
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    Yeah I tried some stuff like that, stabbed some Allen wrenches in the holes and took a wrench to leverage between. No luck. Just beat em out with a punch.

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  7. Jan 13, 2020 at 9:00 PM
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    Don't get me wrong, having proper tool always best. Good luck and hope all works out for you.
     
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  8. Jan 13, 2020 at 9:05 PM
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    Replacing bearings sucks
     
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  9. Jan 19, 2020 at 11:13 PM
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    Is there a write up for how to change them?
     
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