I genuinely cannot believe NOBODY talks about this. Whenever I try googling or searching my 4runners symptoms all it gave me was people talking about some steering wheel shake on brand new models. No. THIS is what I needed and it took me speaking with a toyota tech about it and he brought up the needle bearing which brought me here. GOOD STAR FOR YOU SIR. Thank you.

Very high quality instruction! Definitely made it much less dreadful for most people.

Had the vibrations, checked play on CV and it was Outrageously loose. Performed this ECGS bushing fix and vibration is gone. If you are doing CVs as well, and don't have a core charge, cut the tail end off one, remove the retaining ring, and use as a bushing install tool. Aligns it perfectly.👍

really enjoy watching this channel as i learn so much from you guys

Spot on. Around 20-30 mph you get a vibration felt in steering wheel and floor joes and a slight growling noise. It goes away in 4wd. ECGS is great, they will sell you the kit including new bushing, seal, bearing puller and install tool. Took me about 3 hours start to finish. No loose CV axle, no problems now. 2016 TRD sport 4wd.

You make all these mods look so easy, and very detailed as well…. 👍

Another great video! It’s very helpful for every T4R owners..

This has the be the best video I’ve seen, and this guys voice is soothing

Fawk! I need to check this! I've been chasing a tire imbalance with the dealer for like 2 years now with no luck! Thanks for this!

Excellent video sir! Crystal clear & no distractions.

Excellent video instructions. Your camera work is impeccable!!!

Wow.... had I known this 3 months ago I would've never sold my 2022 Toyota 4Runner. Ultimately, the noise was driving me crazy as well as the steering wheel shimmy I would experience. I only had about 5700 miles on before selling. I bought my truck new with 3 miles on it.... I've taken my 4Runner to the dealership multiple times for a noise that I would hear on the driver side. It was driving me crazy. Nobody at the dealership could figure out the problem and no one could hear what I was hearing and feeling and they would just say that the truck drives like it supposed to. It upsets me that it's a known issue that Toyota hasn't addressed. Well according to a forum I just recently came across today this is a known issue.... this video just confirms it too for me... sigh

Great view of the extraction and installation of the bearing. Thnx!

My FJ is having a similar issue. Looks like I’ll be following your example here soon. ECGS is such an awesome company to work with, too.

This video is about as clear as it gets great job 👏🏻

Dang Bro! Legit tutorial! Clear and Smooth. Thanks for saving us Money!

Great video! Probably the best I've seen yet to DIY with confidence.

Wow, have something loose in my front end but couldn't find it. Imma check the axle now! Thanks for the video brother!!

Thank you so much I was about to replace the needle bearing until I came across this video. I just ordered the tool kit.

Super video, you guys always do such a "wanderfull" explanation with detail steps for us slow people that are trying to be like you all. Thanks again for sharing and posting this.

This closest word for my first GEN four runner. Thank you very much.

This video makes this repair/ upgrade look so easy; this is by far the best instructional video on KZfaq. Thanks for another great video!

Just didn’t this today and thanks for the awesome video this was honestly the best and most helpful videos I found really liked that you got a good camera angle and light up close to see what’s going on and showing us what to do

Thanks I have the same problem with my truck and I couldn't find anybody that explains like you did Thanks

Awesome. Adding this to my list of things to check on our recently acquired 2014 FJ. Your videos are a great help.

Just want to say thank you for this video, im getting ready to do this to my 17 tacoma tomorrow and this explained everything very well and left me with no questions 👍

Another great instructional video from wanderlost overland! Thank you

Outstanding Job Sir!!! I believe the information You just presented May allow me not to have to do a front diff swap!!! SWEET!!! THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH!!! Please Keep Up The Great Work!!!! I Am Now A Subscriber!!!😁😁😁😁

East coast Gear Supply is a great company!!

Thanks for excellent video. My cv axle is loose but I have no noise or vibrations on 2012 4runner with 237000 km. No lift either but I will keep a close eye on it. I had some shaking in cold Canadian winter but previous owner neglected driveshaft lubrication. I lubricated all points and pushed out old grease, afterwards it was fine. Some claim you can cause damage by overgreasing, I didnt see that.

You’re awesome! Great video quality and awesome guidance

Excellent video! I have almost 60,000 miles on my 2020 4Runner with a 2.5" Dobinson lift, so I'm developing a little shake. I'm going to replace my needle bearing as well before it gets worse, and this video shows just how easy it really is. Purchasing the tools from ECGS is probably a good idea to make things go easier, and is alot less expensive than paying someone to do the service for you. Again, great video. Thanks!

Interesting, thanks for the vid. My cv has a little play but its never affected driving. Thats a handy trick with the rag. Also you mentioned the spider gear but I think that's in fact the *side gear*. The spider gears are the ones on the cross pin doing somersaults while you're driving :)

I'm doing this today you made a great video very easy to understand thank you

Appreciate you! Safe and meaningful travels :)

Nice work and also when u place the tool in thread it on already then slide it in same way at an angle no worries if losing or using a magnet just a tip

Very smart using the magnet!

Great video! You're a great teacher!

I put this in my 2006 tacoma 10 years ago, their was a recall they just replace da bearing, the bush fixed the problem, its a tri metal bushing.

There goes the ABS CABLE. Most people won't know about it by the time they moved the spindle away to pull the CV.

Another great through video. Good for DIY'ers

Very easy Swap from bearing to sleeve good video

Absolutely fantastic video!

you're a legend for this video thank you

Tundra's have this problem too, if you do any type of lift. This is on my to do list next year for my 2010 Tundra

a good recommendation for the rag and loosen the fill plug before disassembling components

Great video as always but I am a little concerned about a bushing being better than a needle bearing? I would think less resistance to movement with needle bearing? Always appreciate your how to vids and this one is excellent as always. Thanks again.

Great job. Great video. A buddy did this on my Tacoma at 19k miles. The amount of play in the Toyota bearing is ridiculous, bad on Toyota

Very informative video, Thanks! I think I'll just have to take my Tacoma to a shop for this one lol

Thank you for the video. Very detailed.

Yeah, I’m going to pretty much expect that this will have to be done. Great video, but I’m never doing this alone.

Love your videos.

I need a tool just like this that takes out different size needle bearings. I'm amazed how fast that comes out. I was looking for something like this.

This was awesome, and relaxing 😂

Excellent video..thanks

Very good video and I think I have the same problem with my tacoma

yes yes. i got this issue on my 2010 tacoma. i got the steering wheel shake on bumps. steering shaft has no clunk and frond end tight. i happen to hit the axel and saw it move like that. i will replace and hope everything goes well. thanks for the confirmation.

Great video! Subbed!

Great video 👍

Just discovered after watching you that I have the same movement in my axle on my 2008 FJ.. What was your source for your replacement axle.. Probably will change out mine on that side while I am in there..along with the bushing which I just ordered.. Thanks

Replaced this bearing in my Tundra this weekend. Went well and the noise is gone.

Good stuff, thanks 👍👍

Quality vid instruction and lens focus. How’s the bush now it’s been in a while and is there advantages or problems the bush may cause in the future over a standard needle bearing replacement?

Really Nice 👌

Great video

You could thread the rod onto the the rectangular puller nut and use it as a handle to install the nut. easier than trying to thread it while it is sitting loose in the hole and reduces the potential of dropping it into the gear box.

6:29 I puckered up thinking you got zapped somehow . 😂

Phenomenal video. Thanks.

Good video thanks for posting. I’m wondering why couldn’t you drill a small hole 🕳 in the part of the tool that goes on the inside and put a string or a wire on it so you couldn’t loose it into the diff. The rag is a good idea also but it could be forgotten in there. 😩. But thanks again for the info I have a 2002 Tacoma that might need this done sometime.

Sweet, clear and descriptive Thank you👍🏻 Hope “numnuts” hooked you up right! 🙋🏼

excelent job

The best video I’ve seen on this procedure. Especially the troubleshooting part to see what was wrong. Now I’m still wondering if this is the same problem I’m having? I’m hearing a pretty loud vibrating noise up front on the driver side but only below 20 mph then it goes away. Haven’t checked on 4 High yet but I will in the morning. And will see it the axel part is shaking loosely too. Now is it a good idea to change on the passenger side too while I’m at it? (IF it’s the problem) or wait? Awesome video man.

Any chance you have footage of properly sitting the seal? My CV axle keeps popping out after I did this install. Unsure why

Very good video

How bout on a 2016 Highlander AWD? Seems like the same issue I am seeing. Toyota said I had a transaxle bearing causing the wobble on the driver CV axle and then advised I take it to a transmission shop for diagnosis and repair.

I just bought a 99 taco and the previous owner has the driveshaft out with these issues but my taco has manual hubs. For some reason my manual hub differentials dont work with this bushing.

Dry ice from the supermarket. We use dry ice for a lot of our bearing installion at our plant

How do I know the size of diff on my 2012 Tacoma so I get the correct size tools

What size ECGS did you get, 8”? I am getting a lift on my 2010 sr5 so gonna change needle bearing at the same time.

Thank you for this!! I've been fighting a shimmy and slow "whirring" noise from front that goes immediately away when you put in 4-hi and really hopes it's this part. Stupid question here. Is there a passenger side needle bearing too or only driver side? Ordering it now.

I believe this is the same issue I’m having with my 5th gen but will this kit work on a 4x4 5th gen 4Runner?

As an added backup, why not wrap a piece of safety wire around that plate when you insert it into the diff? If you offset the plate on the outside , it might give you better visibility of the plate on the inside to ensure you have proper alignment. Other option for freezing is to use a can of CRC Freeze Spray. It cools to -60. I don't know if that cold runs the risk of fracture due to it being brittle though. I installed some bearings before and chilled them down with a can of computer duster tipped upside down. That helped quite a bit.

As for installing a new seal, can you show that install as well??

What if for some reason this new sleeve/bearing goes bad? How would you take it out? Seams wider and the tool would be difficult to put inside to extract that bearing.

How does the bushing stay lubricated? About to order the kit. Many thanks!

Could this part be the solution my problem? So when I’m in 2h there is a slight shake in the wheel. And my wheel alignment is slightly off. Lmk my truck is a 2021 Toyota 4Runner venture.

Sweet. Nice tutorial on this.. good video help here for sure. I'm wondering how well that will act as a bearing, since the needles were rolling and this is just a bushing. Can't seem to think it's as good but if it solves the problem and things run well I guess it's a Win. Great video as always from you and thank you.

good day . when you check the bearing you just remove the tire currcet ?

Wondering if this is the cause of my driveline vibrations. No leaks from anything but a front end vibration that feels like I'm going over a cattle grid, happens loaded or unloaded, in h4 or h2, at specific speed (45, 65 and 85mph). When my lbj failed I noticed the inner CV had outrageous play.

So my 2016 limited model doesnt need this fix ? It says the part will not fit AWD 4runner. 🤷‍♂️

Thanks for the video! Anyone with the removal tool able to measure the threaded puller piece? Trying to machine one before the bushing comes in.

Same problem with mine, I'm getting it changed out, could anyone tell me after it's changed out, should I leave the diff. drop off, or on? I put one on it, but it actually made the noise worse, so I took it off and it is better, but still has the noise. I have 3" on front and back. Thank you !

2:55 ... where do you get this hook for the sliderhammer? does it come with the autotool loaners at the various autoparts stores? it looks so much easier to remove the CV than trying some big brass punch and hammer from directly underneath the vehicle

Hey mate any ideas ive just done my bush replacement and a new axle sharft and it still has play

Well done. But it was literally the "numb nuts" line that got me to subscribe.

Is the new seal easy to press in? Should I get the tool for that or would the rental tools from Auto Parts store do the trick? Thanks!

Have to be careful because that driver side is a little sloppy even after you do the bush swap. I had all the symptoms, did the swap, didn’t fix the symptoms. Turned out to be a the passenger side front wheel bearing. I had checked that bearing and would have sworn it was good, no play at all. Mechanic wasn’t sure either but he said if he had to guess it was that pac side bearing. Changed it, yep that was it.

I can’t get my old seal off. Any suggestions???

Do the tundras have this issue also??

Hi . I have toyota rav4 1997 is the same problem .i went to Toyota dealer .They said discontinue the part. Can you tell me where i can get the part . Please