97 Tacoma transfer case
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97 Tacoma transfer case
Hi guys. New here, first post.
I have a 97 tacoma, 4x4, 2.7, 5-speed manual. It has a little over 204,000 on the ticker.
My front and rear transfer case seals are leaking and the front output shaft bearing is probably bad. I have tried searching a few other forums and talked to several toyota mechanics for info on replacing these items and no-one has seem to have taken one apart.
My questions to you guys are:
1) Has anyone ever had this problem?
2) Has anyone done this?
3) How hard is it to do?
My father is a mechanic and I have some mechanical knowledge. I have another vehichle ( new to me 85 4runner ) so down time is not a problem. Thanks for any information guys.
I have a 97 tacoma, 4x4, 2.7, 5-speed manual. It has a little over 204,000 on the ticker.
My front and rear transfer case seals are leaking and the front output shaft bearing is probably bad. I have tried searching a few other forums and talked to several toyota mechanics for info on replacing these items and no-one has seem to have taken one apart.
My questions to you guys are:
1) Has anyone ever had this problem?
2) Has anyone done this?
3) How hard is it to do?
My father is a mechanic and I have some mechanical knowledge. I have another vehichle ( new to me 85 4runner ) so down time is not a problem. Thanks for any information guys.
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It is a common problem. If there is still oil in there its doubtful you have a bearing problem.
1. I personally have not but have read lots about it.
2. No
3. Other experiences say 20-30 mins if you can turn a wrench
Read this thread. http://www.ttora.com/forum/showthread.php?t=39302
Then download the FSM for your year : http://www.ncttora.com/FSM/1996/96_r...searchable.pdf
Or have a look at the online FSM for the 01-04 (most everything is the same) http://www.ncttora.com/FSM/2003/index.html
Good luck.
1. I personally have not but have read lots about it.
2. No
3. Other experiences say 20-30 mins if you can turn a wrench
Read this thread. http://www.ttora.com/forum/showthread.php?t=39302
Then download the FSM for your year : http://www.ncttora.com/FSM/1996/96_r...searchable.pdf
Or have a look at the online FSM for the 01-04 (most everything is the same) http://www.ncttora.com/FSM/2003/index.html
Good luck.
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Most people don't "fix or repair" T-cases. They over look it and ignore it... If theres something wrong with a t-case its usually "Remove/Replace"
But if you know how to do it or can get a good manual its not a bad job to change those seals and keep riding. While you are at it i would change the fluid and be sure not to over fill or you will blow out those seals again.
But if you know how to do it or can get a good manual its not a bad job to change those seals and keep riding. While you are at it i would change the fluid and be sure not to over fill or you will blow out those seals again.
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Scuba hooked me up on some great reference material.
I plan on dropping the case anyway so draining and changing the fluid will not be a problem.
Dont think I ever over filled it, but I did buy it used so the PO could have done it.
I also never ran it dry either, but when I engage the case ( hubs locked or not ) I get a nice growl. This is the only reason I think the bearing is bad.
I plan on dropping the case anyway so draining and changing the fluid will not be a problem.
Dont think I ever over filled it, but I did buy it used so the PO could have done it.
I also never ran it dry either, but when I engage the case ( hubs locked or not ) I get a nice growl. This is the only reason I think the bearing is bad.
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Yup !
Most people as in, y'all with older trucks ?
Your statement sounds like, I'm going to replace all the drywall in my house because 1 portion has a crack/hole.. or what have you..
If the transfer case still works, why replace it ?
Most people don't "fix or repair" T-cases. They over look it and ignore it... If theres something wrong with a t-case its usually "Remove/Replace"
But if you know how to do it or can get a good manual its not a bad job to change those seals and keep riding. While you are at it i would change the fluid and be sure not to over fill or you will blow out those seals again.
But if you know how to do it or can get a good manual its not a bad job to change those seals and keep riding. While you are at it i would change the fluid and be sure not to over fill or you will blow out those seals again.
Your statement sounds like, I'm going to replace all the drywall in my house because 1 portion has a crack/hole.. or what have you..
If the transfer case still works, why replace it ?
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Well i was talking about if it was not working. Just general talk.(I go to typing and well... Stopping is hard) Like i said personally i would fix and or change the seals. And dry wall in a house is alot differnet then a 4wd transfer case in a Toyota truck.
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