I am a new owner working through punchlist of PM items. I took my '91 to local Toyota service to do a once over on the rig and had a few things identified but the most glaring issue was stated as "REAR DIF PINION SHAFT IS LOOSE!" (also noted that pinion bearing is out, and right wheel bearing is loose)
Asked for more information as to what was the cause and what it would take to repair. Their answer of course was "we wont know until we get it apart..." The cynical side of me thinks they just wanted to get me for a rear axle rebuild because I am not noticing any drive issues. However, not knowing previous owner history, I think its best to do the work. I am prob a 1.5
mechanically. I have the FSM and bought this rig to expand on my skills so here goes nothing!
My goal is to build this cruiser to be a strong daily driver and wheeling rig and my approach is to get it mechanically sound before I add any extras. In the name of PM, I would rather err on the side of caution and replace parts that 'may' be damaged rather than have to do the job twice or wait for parts. My questions for the board are:
-What parts should I order to correct the stated problem of loose pinion shaft, pinion bearing, etc (I am assuming rear axle rebuild is going to be the overall project)?
-I do have vibrations and was planning on replacing U-joints soon, does it make sense to do this now?
-I may have answered my question as I type this....but is there a FAQ for rear drums? (I'll search the 60 forum as well)
Thanks in advance to all!
Jeff...