Hey guys.... I just did a full knuckle service on my 85 4runner. everything went fine unitl I reinstalled my V6 calipers and rotors. the outside of the caliper is rubbing the rotor on both and I CANNOT figure out how to fix this. Any of you guys have this? Ideas on how to fix? Thanks!

 

Sitting here at work thinking..... I didnt load the wheel bearings correctly. Pretty sure thats the problem andwill give it a shot when I get home in the morning.

 

I guess that's a possibility, although I'm having trouble envisioning your problem. Pics may help us, if you don't get it handled.

 

Unfortunatley I do not have the technology to post pictures. Esentially the rotor is to far out and the outside pad is totally compressed causing the rotor torub metal on the calliper, so my thinking is I dod not seat the wheel bearings propperly causing the rotor to stick out, because I cant change where the caliper sits but i can move the rotor w/ prooper spindle nut torque / bearing load..... Right?

 

Even if the outer pad is compressed against the caliper, the rotor still shouldn't be hitting anything metal. Seems as though you may be on the right track in ensuring the bearings and seal are seated properly. I would even remove the rotor to check for any damage to the seal, just to be on the safe side.

As far as moving the rotor with bearing preload, it would minuscule. Once they're slid onto the spindle in the proper location, and the inner nut is even hand tight on the spindle, the rotor won't move hardly at all. If it does, there are other issues.

My suggestion: remove the caliper(and support it properly), remove the outer nut, star washer, inner nut, and main washer; and remove the rotor/hub assembly. Check the rear seal for ANY damage, make sure the retaining spring is still intact, then reinstall the rotor/hub(with bearings of course) if everything checks out. Get your inner nut torqued to correct specs with the 54mm socket, then spin the rotor to verify everything is seated, and check the torque on the nut again. If it's out of spec, re-torque and spin again. Until it's right. Then install your star washer, outer nut, and torque it to specs. Then fold a tab from the star washer towards the differential to lock in the inner nut, then fold one out for the outer nut. Then install your caliper, etc...