Spindle bearings (1 Viewer)

[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.

 

[kjsmiff]

Thanks for the responses. I ended up pulling the spindle off and disconnected the speed sensor up top. The bearing on the passenger side was fried, so I obviously have to fix it and will do the drivers side as well. I can't seem to get the bearing and brass bushing out so i may have to seek professional help. usually a few miller lite's help me get through these times but to no avail. I will also need to replace the seal. Anyone have a part number for that?

 

[Bisho]

Thanks for the responses. I ended up pulling the spindle off and disconnected the speed sensor up top. The bearing on the passenger side was fried, so I obviously have to fix it and will do the drivers side as well. I can't seem to get the bearing and brass bushing out so i may have to seek professional help. usually a few miller lite's help me get through these times but to no avail. I will also need to replace the seal. Anyone have a part number for that?

Put your vin number in at Partsouq.com. I'm fairly certain you'll get the best price and probably have the parts within the week.

I replaced these on mine about 85k miles ago. You will destroy the old bearing getting it out. They are pretty fragile. IIRC the brass bushing is what holds it in place, but that was 4 years ago. I think I used a long punch from the front side.