Spindle bearings (6 Viewers)

[kjsmiff]

Hi all. I am getting my 100 series ready for my 16 year old and in the process of replacing the CV(s) have found the spindle bearings to be trashed. I can't seem to find them anywhere. They are needle bearings and I need the seal and brass bushing as well. So far, kind of a tough job. Getting the speed sensor out is still baffling me too, so an advice on that would be appreciated.

 

[Trunk Monkey]

Thread 'Spindle Needle Bearing Replacement/Service Question'

Mar 27, 2020

While working my project to refresh the 99 LX's front suspension with new ball joints, CV axles, tie-rod ends, I pulled the knuckle. The previous owner did a good job of replacing the wheel bearings and seals. The bearings were nice and smooth.

From what I can tell, the CV axle and spindle bearings are original. The spindle bearings were greased, though when turning them I can tell they need to be serviced or replaced. Unfortunately, I don't find a lot of information around the net about replacing spindle bearings or the brass bushings for a 100 series. I may not be using the...

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[uHu]

Why do you need to take out the speed sensors? Can't remember having to when changing the spindle bearings.

Bearing: Toyota 90364-33011 (9036433011) BEARING - https://www.amayama.com/en/part/toyota/9036433011
Bushing: Toyota 90381-35001 (9038135001) BUSH - https://www.amayama.com/en/part/toyota/9038135001

To late now, but imho, the spindle bearings are the most overlooked service point on the cruisers, and very easy to do when you do brakes or wheel bearings.

 

[Bisho]

Why do you need to take out the speed sensors? Can't remember having to when changing the spindle bearings.

Bearing: Toyota 90364-33011 (9036433011) BEARING - https://www.amayama.com/en/part/toyota/9036433011
Bushing: Toyota 90381-35001 (9038135001) BUSH - https://www.amayama.com/en/part/toyota/9038135001

To late now, but imho, the spindle bearings are the most overlooked service point on the cruisers, and very easy to do when you do brakes or wheel bearings.

A lot easier to do this job if you pull off the spindle and do it on the bench. I suppose you could do it on the truck, but you have to get the CV axle out. May as well make it easy on yourself.

I would spray the wheel speed sensor with your favorite penetrating oil, then after a day remove the bolt and twist it out with a pliers.

 

[Zuberg]

If the speed sensor is not malfunctioning, I'd leave it in there. No reason to remove if you're rebuilding the spindle. The sensors freeze up in there with crud/corrosion and it's not worth the risk of breaking it.