Dealer Can't Fix - Stumped

[NFC]

Had a new rear wheel bearing for the MOT, but the tester said it was marginal and still had excessive play.

The dealer replaced it FOC, but they weren't happy - still too much play.
Replaced it again, still too much play.
Replaced it with one from an independent supplier in case Toyota had a bad batch of bearings. STILL too much play.

Apparently, all parts of the casing are tight in axle / on halfshaft, but when the whole thing's assembled there is always play.

So it's sitting in the dealership, waiting for ideas.

WHAT HAVE THEY MISSED ?????

[BUSHWHACKER]

Did they replace the snap ring to the axle shaft behind the brake back plate?


If a Toyota dealer fitted everything 'by the book' then the MOT guy is a tw*t!

[BUSHWHACKER]

Hello??????

[NFC]

Sorry mate, wasn't expecting a reply so quickly.

It's the dealer that's now not happy with the job. They're the ones now saying that there's too much play and they're not letting me drive it until they're happy.

[BUSHWHACKER]

Sorry mate, wasn't expecting a reply so quickly.

It's the dealer that's now not happy with the job. They're the ones now saying that there's too much play and they're not letting me drive it until they're happy.

Just make sure they're not charging you for the extra work, as you've already paid for the job you asked them to do.

[TonyN]

New bearing end float is .76mm. Its only a big ball bearing, there with never be 'no play'

[fatfires]

New bearing end float is .76mm. Its only a big ball bearing, there with never be 'no play'

Got to do mine this week, have got the bearings from Barry, any tips to make it easier Tony? (other than bring it to you, bit of a run with a rumble!)

[TonyN]

1. Special tool from cut down axle shaft.
2. Press

Without these two your gonna be grinding and cutting or applying heat next to the axle shaft, be carefull!

[fatfires]

1. Special tool from cut down axle shaft.
2. Press

Without these two your gonna be grinding and cutting or applying heat next to the axle shaft, be carefull!

cutting and grinding is what I do! not worried bout that but would you recommend heating the new one or just belting it on?(carefully)

[Vagrant No2]

cutting and grinding is what I do! not worried bout that but would you recommend heating the new one or just belting it on?(carefully)

DO NOT heat the new bearing you will ruin it . Best way I fit the new bearing is with a long piece of tube on the half shaft and tap the tube on the bearing inner case to force the new bearing on . Do not bang the outer case of bearing or this will also damage it .

[fatfires]

DO NOT heat the new bearing you will ruin it . Best way I fit the new bearing is with a long piece of tube on the half shaft and tap the tube on the bearing inner case to force the new bearing on . Do not bang the outer case of bearing or this will also damage it .

no I wouldn't heat a bearing I was under the impression that there was a shrink fit sleeve to hold it all in place, there again havn't looked at it yet!!
tube, hammer, (big and small) etc ..no probs, but press I havn't! bet I could ad-hoc something with a hydrolic jack tho!

[TonyN]

Like Rick said, leave the bearing alone, you can heat the retaining ring to slip it on, but its just as easy to drive it on after doing the bearing. A piece of water pipe is the perfect size for putting the bearings on, use a bit about 4' long and gently tap the bearing and back plate on to the shaft (the back plate will slide off the bearing but its OK, just tap it back on when everything is installed on the shaft), then the retaining ring and then the circlip.

[da SLUG man]

if it's tight, put the shaft in the freezer overnight to shrink it.

i used a bit of scaffold tub... fitted spot on!

[fatfires]

Like Rick said, leave the bearing alone, you can heat the retaining ring to slip it on, but its just as easy to drive it on after doing the bearing. A piece of water pipe is the perfect size for putting the bearings on, use a bit about 4' long and gently tap the bearing and back plate on to the shaft (the back plate will slide off the bearing but its OK, just tap it back on when everything is installed on the shaft), then the retaining ring and then the circlip.

As usual you all came up trumps thanks guys...Err tony she's behind you...time you were gone! (Oh no it's not!)

[The Lovely Boyo]

As usual you all came up trumps thanks guys...Err tony she's behind you...time you were gone! (Oh no it's not!)

this is on the aussie site

http://www.toyotasurf.asn.au/techsite/wheelbearings.htm