Land Cruiser rear hub/axle service, bearings, axle, seals, gasket etc

[craigdewick]

Now I'm doing the rear hubs on my 80 I have been asking people about sealing (or not) around the cone washer seats and most people say not to put sealant there. I was able to locate the proper tool for the lockring so should be able to use that for setting the pre-load along with my torque wrench.

[lshobie]

@craigdewick ya you don't really need to - i thought it might keep the rust out inthis salty environment but it really doesn.t

[ned900]

hi, im wondering about the preload, i have the service manual, it says 600kg-cm (43ft-lb, 59n.m)

however i dont have a clue what that means (lol) what weight did it say on your scale? i can understand that. cheers

[lshobie]

@ned900 prrelaod means the amount of force in pounds that it takes to move the hub - so yes i attach the scale and pull - it is not perfect but it works, for years i did it with nothing but i don't suggest that. please follow the manual as I cannot give advice on exact specifications without seeing something in person. All cruisers are different of course. Thanks for watching!

[ned900]

@lshobie we use kg here, does that mean it sould take approx 20kg of pulling force to move the hub? sorry im clueless, the hub is currently apart.

[oyamum]

at 6:32 you say to alighn the notches.. what is that? just wondering what they do?

[lshobie]

@oyamum when you align the notches it means the holes are aligned so you can put the retaining screws in. Thanks for watching!

[craigdewick]

My 80 is a 3/92 with rear disk brakes not drum brakes. What differences would there be compared to 80's with drum brakes? Removing the calipers obviously so the brake disks can be remove. I believe the hub seals are different between drum and disk brake configurations. Also has anyone done a video on replacing the 80's rear diff centre as I need to replace mine (very bad bearing whine) or get the current one rebuilt. Thanks. Craig.

[lshobie]

@craigdewick check out my 100 series rear brake service - it should be just about the same as your 80. havent done a diff replacement yet.

[jim808mp]

Mmmmmm.........now where's that HZJ75 rear disc with handbrake tutorial : )

[lshobie]

@jim808mp lol, I'd do it if I hd one to work on! You can use my Lexus 470 rear brake tutorial - it is very similar though.

[jim808mp]

HZJ75 Troopy next please........

[darthvincor]

Just to confirm, the spindles are greased as well, even where the bearings sit? Thanks.

[lshobie]

@darthvincor Yes everything gets grease!

[estewes28]

Thanks!

[lshobie]

@MerlinxPV Thanks very much Merlin! I enjoy doing the work and always love to learn while I am doing it.

[MerlinxPV]

I've been turning wrenches for over 40 years (most of them earning a living) and I have to tell you I am impressed by two things. First is I have a bit more respect for the Land Cruiser rear axle design, well thought out for reliability and simple to service. Second, you are a very good, broad skilled mechanic, I think you have a future with spanners should you ever decide to hang up you Fireman hat.

[TheCrs111]

clever vid and heaps helped,love the tricks too.

[lshobie]

@TheCrs111 Glad you liked it! More coming as soon as this rain stops!

[lshobie]

@KYOANSHIKI More videos coming!

[JensEskildsen]

Nice :)

[lshobie]

@JensEskildsen Thanks Jens!

[luloadventure]

You are good teacher Louis!

[lshobie]

@luloadventure Thanks Lulo!