Right, the bearing falls out onto the floor when you pull the thing off the spindle. But you can press/unpress the races though, right?
2009 Wheel Bearing Packing Party (WBPP)
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A brass drift will serve you well grasshopper! the time it takes to set up a spindle in a press to push in new races You could have both sides done.
You obviously haven't seen me work the brass drift.. I'm at least 10-20 minutes per race- the ends round off and slip off, then I miss and smack my hand, then I lie awake at night wondering if there's a little chip of brass underneath the race, and if it's even seated well, and how concentric one is with the other side, and did I bend a drive flange stud, etc.
RicardoJM
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I've added you to the list
. I'm a bit 
because I do not know what a rodney flush is. I also do not know what is involved in the installation of the transmission cooler. So, I'm not in a good position to render an opinion on the time it takes. Have you done these items before? IIRC, Crash has a 62 series - perhaps he will chime in with some additional insight.
calphi27
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a rodney flush is a flush of the tranny while the engine is running and the tranny is shifted through the gears. from what I have read, both should be fairly easy if there is a mentor around. if not, then i can learn at home and mentor next time. I guess it depends on if any 62 owners show up.
for those still looking for a brass drift (which as Uncle Ben mentioned is highly useful in this job!) look no further:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=37038
they don't carry it in the store anymore so you have to order it, but not bad for $7.99
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=37038
they don't carry it in the store anymore so you have to order it, but not bad for $7.99
Air Randy
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Are you sure you can still order them online? I tried and they said they were on back order for over a year, which the clerk said you can interpret as they wont carry them any more.
I ended up going to the Craftsman website and found a 3 piece set for like $19 that showed up in less than a week.
I ended up going to the Craftsman website and found a 3 piece set for like $19 that showed up in less than a week.
I've added you to the list
The Rodney Flush takes all of 30 minutes or so and about 20 qts of ATF for an A440F. Unsure of whether Christo would want to be responsible for recycling that much spent fluid or if you would have to take it with you. Trans cooler takes more time and if you are doing some front axle work you should concentrate on the front axle.
hmm...I bought the last one any store had about 6 months ago...but I did just order one online, at the same time as I ordered the gear oil pump.
calphi27
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yeah I was thinking about that. I really need to do a full front axle service with new rotors, 4runner caliphers etc. I will just learn at the wbpp and do it at home.
So take me off of doing the wbp and put me ONLY for rodney flush and tranny cooler install. I will dispose of the fluids. will that work?
I just hope there is a 62 owner around that could watch over my shoulder. After that, I can help others with their wbp.
I am planning on being at the "party" and I have done the flush several times. Will be glad to help you. Are you planning on dropping the tranny oil pan and cleaning the filter screen? Probably a good idea if it hasn't, to your knowledge, ever been done. A pan gasket and a filter gasket are all that would be added to your parts list.
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Ahhhhh.....the best part of having the WBPP at Christos is the annual Slee Off Road 60% off everything in the store discount!
Oh yeah, forgot about that! I'm going to get some front axle seals, an install tool, and 4 or 5 bumpers.
RockRunner
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Does he still have that tent mobile in the show room??
I can also use some of those storage drawers, I think Christo better order some more stuff in
I can also use some of those storage drawers, I think Christo better order some more stuff in
calphi27
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I did it about 4 years ago, but I might as well do it at the wbpp. It was clean then, so that was promising.
Still Room?
If there is still room, I would like to participate. If not I would still like to come and help. I am a newbie and just got my 40 up and running last fall and it worries me every time I drive it that the PO left an unmaintanined mess behind. Anyway, I have a 78 FJ40 and was hoping to service the front axle.
If there is still room, I would like to participate. If not I would still like to come and help. I am a newbie and just got my 40 up and running last fall and it worries me every time I drive it that the PO left an unmaintanined mess behind. Anyway, I have a 78 FJ40 and was hoping to service the front axle.
Colorado80
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Ok, I finally got what i need to do. I need the slee blues pressed in and new springs put on. (96 lx450)
RicardoJM
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Looking forward to seeing you again. IIRC, you were giving me a hand right up to the very end
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