How to: Toyota 4x4 Solid Front Axle Knuckle Rebuild - 4wd Pickup/Hilux, 40 55 60 Series Land Cruiser

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Rebuilding a 4x4 Toyota solid front axle knuckle is actually pretty easy, but it is a long and messy job. Today I'll show you how to replace the wheel bearings, knuckle bearings, all oil seals and felt/rubber seals and re-grease everything as good as new. This applies to the 79-85 Toyota Pickup (US), 84-85 4Runner, Land Cruiser FJ40 & FJ55 (from 1975 on) FJ60 and FJ62.
(The FJ80/FZJ80 Land Cruiser are slightly different and I have a link to that knuckle rebuild below in the description.)
Tools needed:
Spring Gauge cruiserteq.com...
2/3-jaw puller amzn.to/3efaF7Z
54mm socket amzn.to/3sJmC9S
Brass drift punch set amzn.to/3reaAov
Seal puller
Big hammer
Big screwdriver, which will also double as a seal puller
Snap Ring Pliers
small chisel
needle nose pliers
5/16” rod or drill bits
3/8" ratchet
3/8" 19mm socket
3/8" 17mm socket
3/8" 14mm socket
3/8" 12mm socket
1/4" 10mm socket
1/4” ratchet
32 mm socket, or driver for oil seal
M8 x 1.25 bolt
magnet amzn.to/3qc4Yd7
1/2” breaker bar
1/2” Torque wrench
1/2” short extension
1/2” 19mm socket
1/2” 17mm socket
1/2” 14mm socket
12 mm wrench
vise grips
two 6" wood blocks
wire or zip ties to hang caliper
Supplies needed:
pan or something to catch grease
Duplicolor prep spray degreaser amzn.to/2Ptun5q
Hi-temp wheel bearing grease amzn.to/3bSOsJP
Moly Grease amzn.to/3q9zcxw
JB Weld amzn.to/460W9Ih
wire brush
rubber gloves
paper towels
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@tdgnakhodka2134 10 месяцев назад

Best video! From RUSSIA with love.

@vennootje Год назад

Of all the tutorials on RU-vid on rebuilding front axle knucklesthis video is the best I have seen. Great job and thanks very much for posting it.

@6thGearGarage Год назад

Glad it helped!!

@KerryCox1967 Год назад

Great video with detailed description. I've watched this about three times now in preparation of restoring my ‘77 FJ40 LandCruiser's knuckles. Really appreciate the effort and time you put into this.

@6thGearGarage Год назад

Thanks... Glad it helped!

@MrMaikeul Год назад

Dude.. what an awesome video. You're giving me the confidence of NOT spending $$$ on labor and just doing it myself. :)

@6thGearGarage Год назад

It really is worth your time. I’d say give yourself a day to do one side, then do the other side another day. Second side will go faster.

@timothy2935 2 года назад

i like your energy in this build man, sounds like you have fun with it and the way you explain what you are doing and why is thorough and well spoken , Good stuff man

@WilWinston 6 месяцев назад

If you have trouble finding a 54 mm socket, a 2 1/8 inch socket from Tractor Supply works perfect.

@pkiasxk 2 года назад

Great video, very detailed and made the job easy 👍

@gregavanessian4846 Год назад

Beautiful, my fj 60 has the same problem not so bad but it is about time.

@paultthompson 2 года назад

Cutting a slot in the old race makes it easy to get out after driving the new race in with it.

@6thGearGarage 2 года назад

Now that's a great idea!

@klaasslagter8498 4 месяца назад

I got moly grease everywhere but I got it done. Big thank you for the video!

@6thGearGarage 4 месяца назад

Yeah it's such a messy job!

@glen4130 11 месяцев назад

Watched the whole thing and I don't even own a Toyota. Very well done video.

@knuckle47 4 месяца назад

This was a spectacular tutorial on servicing the Land Cruiser knuckle

@randellrobinson2612 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for the reply. I have thought about heating them a bit but haven’t yet. I was thinking putting the heat on the hub first might cause it to expand and release the cone washer. I’ll give it a shot. Thanks again.

@iboost05 11 месяцев назад

Great video! I'm currently in the process of installing the king pin race, looks like they are all in but sticks out out ¼". It's my first time and it doesn't seem right.

@6thGearGarage 11 месяцев назад

I wonder if you received the wrong parts... how does the new race compare to the old one in height?

@lelinhositios5122 8 месяцев назад

Grato vídeo lelin Rondônia Brazil

@6thGearGarage 8 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@joelhildebrandt9009 2 года назад

Good video I'm also currently doing this job so you couldn't have released it at a better time

@drewfleming7065 2 года назад

Anyone out there have a early 80's (single wire) transfer case indicator light switch??? Toy no longer has them and mines gone bad....

@randellrobinson2612 5 месяцев назад

I’m currently doing the job on my 84 Toyota truck starting with the drivers side. I knew I would have an issue with the cone washers on the locking hub when I heard you say, be sure to replace them with the split turned upward.” Turns out these are all over the board. I have managed to get 4 of them out but the last 2 are a major pain. Any suggestions that you didn’t use in the video? Also have you done one of these videos on the drivers side? How about adding power steering to one of these trucks? Thanks ahead of time. Great video by the way. Loved the cracked dash one also!

@6thGearGarage 5 месяцев назад

They're an absolute PITA. Some people hit the edge of the locking hub with a hammer to help break them loose, but that will dent the hub since they're softer aluminum. Both sides are pretty much the same process, so I only filmed the one side. I'm lucky my truck came with power steering, so I didn't need to add it. If you wanted to add PS, you'll need the box, pump, lines, reservoir, and mounting bracket/tensioner... that's all I can think of without looking at my engine bay. One more thing on those cone washers... did you try heating them up?

@tommichellekieffer4083 Год назад

You placed second spindle paper gasket on spindle before dust shield where as Toyota manual STEP 10 says after dust shield. I think two gaskets are required to be honest. But it has a drain passage for either path that does not have gasket. I did the right side your way. Maybe do the left side the Toyota way. Hmmmm.

@6thGearGarage Год назад

Wow good eye... I never noticed that! I'd follow Toyota's instructions. The good news is that the knuckle is doing fine. I hope I won't have to take it all apart again any time soon.

@Austinandjules 2 года назад

Easier way to get the spindle off is just beat it with a dead blow. Or put a 2x4 on the spindle and beat that. Gets them off with 2 or 3 hits. Takes 10 seconds.

@ricksawchyn8371 Год назад

You are a natural in how-to videos and I know it ain’t easy, so well done sir! If anyone can’t rebuild a Birfield like you did while following your tutorial, well they should move on to other projects!

@6thGearGarage Год назад

Thanks 👍

@carloscastro9154 Год назад

The FSM calls for a centering tool for the knuckle bearings to adjust preload. I see you didn’t do the the low range off road video doesn’t show that as well. Is it okay to not use the centering tool?

@6thGearGarage Год назад

I’ve seen a few people rebuild the knuckles but haven’t seen anyone use the centering tool. I don’t think it is necessary.

@DaveEPie Месяц назад

How much should I pay a good shop to do this job? Parts and labor- Thanks great video

@6thGearGarage Месяц назад

I have no idea... are you supplying the parts? If so, I'd guess $800.

@TyrellCunningham 8 месяцев назад

@6thgeargarage awesome video, very easy to follow. Do you have a video on the front disc brake conversion?

@6thGearGarage 8 месяцев назад

Thanks! And sorry I do not... it was done long before my days of youtube.

@billtimmer2462 Год назад

Hey again from Dayton, O. Do you have info on upgrading to 4runner calipers? Thinking about doing this since the calipers on my FJ62 are in sad shape. I have 15" wheels and 35's so some extra stopping would be nice. Thanks!

@6thGearGarage Год назад

I used 1995 v6 4Runner calipers on my truck, along with 1985 fj60 vented rotors. Don’t forget the larger master cylinder to make use of the larger calipers.

@billtimmer2462 Год назад

@@6thGearGarage Awesome, thx!

@outlawpat8038 Год назад

My front knuckles are leaking also. Need to do this soon.

@PtRkCollection Год назад

Wanna see that disk break conversion, i have an fj60 looking change it up

@6thGearGarage Год назад

If you go to 3:20 in this video I show the parts needed to upgrade ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-nCWoKtiK5uY.html but I don't have an install video for the brakes, just the master cylinder ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-P2DT0RHI8K8.html

@DiegoGomez-ls9xo 6 месяцев назад

Excellent, the best video I have seen of the tutorials, I would like to do the same job on my truck, could you tell me where you got the entire kit of original parts, I want to get the kit, thank you

@6thGearGarage 6 месяцев назад

Thanks! There is a link for the Cruiser Outfitters kit in the description. I've used their kit on my 85 Pickup and 94 Land Cruiser and both times everything was perfect. They sell a great kit.

@DiegoGomez-ls9xo 6 месяцев назад

@@6thGearGarage Thank you very much for the information. I will try to find the kit for my 1982 Toyota pickup.

@editz3234 11 месяцев назад

And

@curtisballer688 Год назад

Enjoyed great video , thx for showing all correct tools, parts.. If using old race to install new one cut a slit in old one it won’t get stuck..

@6thGearGarage Год назад

Great Idea on the split in the race - thanks!!

@MattyveesPlaylist 6 месяцев назад

so the link above for the rebuild kit is that's one from Cruisers? and it'll work on my 85 Toyota pickup axle?

@6thGearGarage 6 месяцев назад

Yeah, this is the kit: cruiserteq.com/4x-5x-6x-7x-series-knuckle-rebuild-kit-fits-9-1975-12-89-4x-5x-6x-7x-series-1979-85-pu-4rnr-disc-axle

@mtlactivo 7 месяцев назад

Great video, I watched it all, very useful, thanks for the detailed explanation.

@davidgibson5756 2 года назад

Did my 80 series a few months back. This would have been very helpful. Nice job

@trekkerbestuurder6456 5 месяцев назад

Thank you for the wonderful detailed video and special thanks for translating the subtitles! Спасибо!

@diazedvin04 10 месяцев назад

Dude you didn’t put the link to get the same kit please type it thank you

@6thGearGarage 10 месяцев назад

It’s there, check again. The same kit covers many vehicles

@brucegoldsmith8210 Год назад

Hi mate, Love the video, just wanted to ask about how big is your magnet you used on the knuckle bearing.... Cheers

@6thGearGarage Год назад

I think it's about 1.5" diameter

@siphamandlagiftmbewu8081 19 дней назад

Do you know where i can get the knuckle rebuild kit for Toyota Hilux 2.2L 4Y Engine 1987 ( South African Model)

@6thGearGarage 19 дней назад

That 87 axle should be the same as the 85 I did in the video. Link to that Cruiser Outfitters kit is in the description. Their customer service is great... I'd double check the kit will work on your truck if you're not 100% sure. Going on 2 years since I rebuilt with their kit and not a drip of grease/oil :)

@tedbastwock3810 Год назад

I love build/repair vids with details like this. Well done, and thanks a million for sharing. Ever consider building a vehicle considering all the spare parts you have? With those + your MIG you could build your own buggy, utv, tractor, etc. I enjoy watching those builds, unfortunately many of them are in russian or other languages, which I don't understand, but watch sometimes anyway just b/c the stuff they make is so cool.

@6thGearGarage Год назад

I do have a lot of spare parts, mostly 80's pickup. If I had the space, I'd probably build something, but i need to work on current projects first. I say that a lot, but then I keep buying cheap tucks lol.

@TerryG.74fj40 Год назад

Great video, lots of info. Getting ready to do the same, front n back. Only problem for me…I have a 74 fj40 no caliper brackets on my knuckle. Some have suggested I look for a 80’s 4-runner front end. Take the knuckle off that. I’d like to try n keep my original. I bought this new…what do you suggest. Thanks for your info.

@6thGearGarage Год назад

I never thought that the knuckles would be compatible, but if one rebuild kit fits both then I don't see why not!

@tedbastwock3810 Год назад

I wish life worked in 3X :)

@Dolorescruz-k1x Год назад

So just to be clear he torque the adjusting nut to 43 foot-pounds, and then after he's done making sure the hub spins freely he loosens it and then hand tightens it? and also what is the snap ring that is used after pulling the axle out called?

@6thGearGarage Год назад

Yeah torque first, then loosen & hand tighten. It needs to be a certain tightness to allow the hub to spin freely, but it's not a set amount of torque. You really have to just give it a spin and see if it feels right. Knowing what feels right comes with experience of working on these trucks, but you can always spin the one on the other side of the truck to get a good feel of about how it should be. I don't know if the snap ring has a specific name... axle snap ring?

@Dolorescruz-k1x Год назад

@@6thGearGarage I'm trying to go from auto hubs to aisin hubs and I figured I would just follow your instructions. However, my auto only came with one nut and a bolt with a washer threaded on the axle that pulls it out I'm assuming, and keeps it from moving. Any insight?

@Dolorescruz-k1x Год назад

@@6thGearGarage So far I have the two Aisin hubs, and two spindle nut kits and because my axle didn’t have a snap ring on the end I have to get two of them I’m assuming? Is the snap ring called the front axle inner snap ring or the Birfield snap ring? Marlin Crawler has both of them but I think I only need one.

@6thGearGarage Год назад

@@Dolorescruz-k1x I'm having a hard time picturing the bolt with a washer threaded on the axle, but I wonder if someone else was in there before and didn't reassemble it properly?

@6thGearGarage Год назад

@@Dolorescruz-k1x I would guess it is the "front axle inner snap ring" because the birfield has its own snap ring.

@aerialrescuesolutions3277 2 года назад

Great video. I looked for the video you mentioned about painting a master cylinder but could not find it, also, what paint did you use for it? Thank you, Jim

@6thGearGarage 2 года назад

Hi Jim, sorry about that... I just added it in the description. Thanks!

@jonatday Год назад

That is an excellent video you did there, I'm sure that will help loads of people, thanks from London (Toyota do love those cone washers!)

@6thGearGarage Год назад

Thanks 👍

@DaDaDo661 Год назад

I've never seen so many seals and grease in my life. I'm completely ignorant on solid axle/truck axles and hubs like this. I had no idea

@6thGearGarage Год назад

It's quite a job. Not too complicated, just long and very messy!

@anibalbabilonia1867 Год назад

Damn! I’m gonna have to buy more tools, and stuff!🧰👋😂👍great job buddy!

@6thGearGarage Год назад

Thanks!

@billtimmer2462 Год назад

How long should the brake rotors last? Where your rotors fairly new when this job was done? Would it be much work to go back and replace them later if needed?

@6thGearGarage Год назад

Im not exactly sure how long they should last- probably depends on driving style and how much the vehicle gets driven. These were still good. To replace the rotors, just follow this video but stop after the wheel bearings.

@reeceauban7144 Год назад

How many splines are on those burfield axles? Love the truck!

@6thGearGarage Год назад

They're stock so they should be 27 spline .Thanks!!

@anthonysaboriov8402 Год назад

hello, which front spring assembly does the hilux use, i see that it only has 3 leaves

@6thGearGarage Год назад

It has a Pro Comp 4" lift kit

@EduardoGarcia-cz6fg 7 месяцев назад

Muy buen video, Me sirvió de mucho, Thanks

@drewfleming7065 2 года назад

Grind the end of the puller rod like a male 3/8" socket...put a socket thats a little bigger then the bolt on the puller rod end...will help keep the puller straight....carful of the treads....can use a socket that fits the nut and the nut....but you have to turn the right way cause the nut will turn to...

@oscarpuente2029 11 месяцев назад

outstanding! information.

@6thGearGarage 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching!

@matthewblackwell5274 7 месяцев назад

i hate doing this but i did it wrong the first time and now my axles bent, currently setting up a trail gear rock assault housing, thanks for the great vid

@chrisjohnson8124 6 месяцев назад

Very good video!

@6thGearGarage 6 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@krogman09 10 месяцев назад

Halfway through my first viewing of this video, thank you

@voolandashland2914 Год назад

21:22 do you have links for this specific kind of JB Weld products. I've look into it. but there are many kinds of it. dunno what to choose.

@6thGearGarage Год назад

Here is the kind of JB weld I used: amzn.to/460W9Ih

@voolandashland2914 Год назад

@@6thGearGarage cool. thanks a lot man. 😃😃

@GMCAT4 2 года назад

Were the rotors ok , perfect time to have them turned or replaced

@6thGearGarage 2 года назад

Yeah they were in good shape. I'd replace vs having them turned, as turning makes them slightly thinner & more prone to warpage.

@scottelliott9887 2 года назад

Excellent. No stone left unturned. Great job!

@6thGearGarage 2 года назад

Thank you!!

@tomasescoto4524 10 месяцев назад

@6thGearGarage 10 месяцев назад

Hey

@mickmick5825 Год назад

Thanks mate! From Australia

@6thGearGarage Год назад

Glad to help!

@nicolahinton2738 2 года назад

How to fixs the seats in those toyota trucks

@6thGearGarage 2 года назад

Is yours ripped on the side edge too?

@matsworld9386 2 года назад

really great video, thanks!

@6thGearGarage 2 года назад

Glad you liked it!

@jaykanngiesser3454 Год назад

Nice looking truck man!

@6thGearGarage Год назад

Thanks 👍

@RM_Garage 2 года назад

Looking good!!

@KurtWilliams-CruiserKurt 2 года назад

❤❤❤

@josemadrigal9754 2 года назад

I like your set up how can i fo it??

@josemadrigal9754 2 года назад

Do it

@6thGearGarage 2 года назад

It's a 4" pro comp lift with 2" body lift

@drewfleming7065 2 года назад

Ok how about anyone have a 85' solid axle for sale???

@6thGearGarage 2 года назад

I saw one in OH for $500 a few days ago

@JohnDoe-id9hi 2 года назад

Adding hair around the axle seal helps with finding the hole.

@6thGearGarage 2 года назад

I had to read that twice hahaha

@TerryG.74fj40 Год назад

Im an old guy, back in my day it was tricky finding the hole in the forest, now there’s no forest.

@farmnlognorcal Год назад

Just did my 84 following your video . I'm having a issue with my hub bearing preload though. Even without the nut tight or even on I'm at like 20 lb on the spring scale? I have checked that everything is seated flush over and over and nothing has changed. I have read on pirate 4x4 some people say some kits the seal creates a bunch of extra drag and are really tight but I dont know if I can go with that and rock it. Have you ever came across this problem or have any ideas? Thanks for the vid it was a life saver and very detailed !

@6thGearGarage Год назад

It sounds like you don’t have enough shims installed. Thicker or more shims will decrease preload.