We start this 3rd Gen Toyota 4Runner (1998) project in the garage by replacing the rear axle seal and all of the components that are affected while we have the 4Runner torn apart.
Part 1 focuses on the removal of the axle and all of the components, such as drum brakes, brake lines, parking brake cables, and much more.
Part 2 will focus on re-installing all of these components.
The parts with the * in front require a machine press to be installed.
*Rear Wheel Bearing
*Rear Wheel Seal, Outer
Rear Wheel Seal, Inner
*Rear ABS Ring
*Rear Bearing Retainers: This is the important piece for the seal
Rear Axle O-Ring
I purchased the Inner Seal, O-Ring, and ABS ring from the Toyota dealer. The rest of the equipment I bought from auto part stores.
I big confidence boost that pushed me to take this challenge on myself came from the very informative rear axle seal thread over at Toyota-4Runner.org Forums:
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/67299-rear-axle-seals-ultimate-information-replacement-thread-3rd-gen.html
Hopefully this video is entertaining and inspires you to get out and into the garage!
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