I read and searched and guess I have to post this new thread, as I can't find answers.

Amidst the TDI swap and pulling the transmission and transfer case, I see that I need the input shaft bearing on the G52 5spd. I lack the press to remove and install. I finally found a shop that will do it, but it sounds like major effort. In my 1985 factory service manual, I read that the G52 needs to be cracked open, gears removed, the input shaft and bearing put in a vice, the old input shaft bearing pressed out and the new one pressed in.



The Toyota part number for my 84's input shaft bearing is PN 90363-32024-77. (It's VIN dependent here, as that bearing comes in two different widths - 20mm or 23mm) I think that the outer diameter is the same, though (80mm). Toyota couldn't give me my specific dimensions when I asked (!!)

My question: does the transmission indeed have to be separated at the intermediate plate, gears removed, and the shaft and bearing then pressed out? (This necessitates resealing the intermediate plate, too.)

Thanks,
truckeetoy

 

I don't think its necessary to do a complete diassembly. Just remove the snap ring and aluminum housing. I don't know how he did it but my dad was able to pull the bearing out through the input shaft.

Oh yeah, he also managed to chip off a small piece from the tip of the input shaft.