Front diff bearing gone

[dj.spikey]

Hi folks
were can i buy a bearing or a set of bearings for my front diff i have a 2.4l auto and i have a lot of play in my drivers side final drive shaft and also is it a pain to fit them
regards spike

[Growler]

I'd recommend Roughtrax although as your not to far from Derby then Milners will be nearer to you and you could pick up the parts to save on postage, but don't forget to check your local toyota spares dept as they can work out cheaper at times.

Getting the diff in and out on it's own can be bit of a pig, if you do a search on here I believe there is a usefull write up on this available.

[NiftyNev]

Is it leaking, noisy or other problems? If not then leave it. Play in this is normal.

Nev

[dj.spikey]

Is it leaking, noisy or other problems? If not then leave it. Play in this is normal.

Nev

Hi nev

well theres no vibrations and when i put full steering lock on left and right it makes a cracking sound like it`s tight to turn final shaft ,theres a lot of play up and down side to side were my final drive bolts to diff there .looks like a slight leak but nothing to bad the diff oil is full to level, im pretty sure that the bearing is on it`s way out
regards spike

[dj.spikey]

I'd recommend Roughtrax although as your not to far from Derby then Milners will be nearer to you and you could pick up the parts to save on postage, but don't forget to check your local toyota spares dept as they can work out cheaper at times.

Getting the diff in and out on it's own can be bit of a pig, if you do a search on here I believe there is a usefull write up on this available.

Hi growler

thanks for tips i know milners pretty well down matlock but i was`nt sure they could get stuff like that i thought it was going to be a bearing engineering company job im new to this 4x4 game as my f-law works for kia dealers and took this surf as a part exchange and sold it me for £800 with mot till end of october 2 months tax it is in really good nick so im hoping to sport it up and show it off
regards spike

[Vagrant No2]

There is quite a large amount of movement in the diff output on the Surf front diff . Are you sure the cracking noise is not the steering bump stops that need greasing . They can make a hell of a noise when not lubed up .
If the diff bearings have dropped you would tear out a seal and lose oil and be making a hell of a noise whether turning or in a straight line driving.

[dj.spikey]

There is quite a large amount of movement in the diff output on the Surf front diff . Are you sure the cracking noise is not the steering bump stops that need greasing . They can make a hell of a noise when not lubed up .
If the diff bearings have dropped you would tear out a seal and lose oil and be making a hell of a noise whether turning or in a straight line driving.

Hi will take your advice and grease the bump stops up and let you know if it works mate thanks
regards spike