Today I'm showing how I rebuilt the entire front axle knuckle assembly, replaced the wheel bearings, and also replaced the birfield joint on my imported 1994 Land Cruiser VX Limited.
The rebuild kit w/ wheel bearings ($185), two Birfield joints ($310), Birf Snap rings ($10.50) and spring gauge ($22.50) totaled $528 before shipping. I read that the cost to have this done at a repair shop can be $1000 or more.
Tools needed:
Spring Gauge [ Ссылка ]
3-jaw puller [ Ссылка ]
54mm socket [ Ссылка ]
Brass drift punch set [ Ссылка ]
Seal puller
Big hammer
Mallet
Big screwdriver, which will also double as a seal puller
Snap Ring Pliers
dust cap puller/small chisel
needle nose pliers
5/16” rod or drill bits
3/8" ratchet
3/8"Extension
3/8" 19mm socket
3/8" 17mm socket
3/8" 14mm socket
3/8" 12mm socket
1/4" 10mm socket
1/4” ratchet
34mm socket, or driver for oil seal
M8 x 1.25 bolt
magnet [ Ссылка ]
1/2” breaker bar
inch pound torque wrench
1/2” Torque wrench
1/2” short extension,
1/2” 19mm socket
1/2” 17mm socket
1/2” 14mm socket
1/2” 12mm socket
two wood blocks
wire or zip ties to hang caliper
Supplies needed:
pan or something to catch grease
Duplicolor degreaser/prep spray [ Ссылка ]
Wheel bearing grease [ Ссылка ]
Hi-temp wheel bearing grease [ Ссылка ]
Moly Grease [ Ссылка ]
lithium multi-purpose grease [ Ссылка ]
wire brush
a LOT of paper towels!
Here are the parts I purchased from Cruiser Outfitters to do this job:
- 8x Series Knuckle Rebuild Kit - Fits 8x 1/1990-1/1998 80/81 Series & LX450 (FA9097TWB)
- Spring Scale Gauge (FASCALE)
- Standard-Duty Replacement Birfield/Axle - Fits 1/1990 - 1992 8x Series & LX450 w/o ABS (FAXT60120JP)
- Inner Axle & Birf Snap Rings - Fits 9/1975 - 1990 4x/55/6x/PU/4R w/ Disc Brake & 1991 - 1997 FJ/FZJ80 at Free Hub/Drive Flange (FACL31007)
- Inner Axle & Birf Snap Rings - Fits 1991 - 1997 FJ/FZJ80 Inside Birf (FACL34005)
NOTE: my imported 1994 VX Limited does not have ABS, so it uses different birfields (short, non-abs) than a US 1994 model with ABS.
Cruiser Outfitters did not discount any parts or sponsor this video, but Chris was extremely helpful in helping me purchase the correct parts for my 80. I recommend contacting them if you have any questions about finding the parts you need.
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