Toyota Hilux / Vigo rear axle bearing removal using basic tools

How to disassemble Toyota Hilux / Vigo rear brake, bearing and axle assembly
Likely the same for other Toyotas with drum brakes such as the Hiace / Surf

If you are buying bearings or a shaft be aware the shaft changes and therefor so do the bearings after 7/2008, check and be sure to buy the correct parts

This is for Non-ABS if you have ABS you will need to fit the ring and a second collar after the fitment of the bearing, collar and circlip, the measurement depth you install the collar and ring is important and should be measured on disassembly to ensure it goes back in the same place (122.2 mm from the face of the wheel mounting hub to the top of the second collar)

Straightforward job with minimal tools, the press is not 100% necessary if you can cut the collar above the bearing off (grind a flat on the collar and split with a chisel).

Reassembly is the reverse of the disassembly, most bearing kits will come with seals for the backing plate and the axle lip seal, I have now a follow up video for the reassembly since my new axle shaft has arrived to replace this one.

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I have put together a tool to press the assembly apart in a small press in this video, I suggest buying the tool available on eBay over making it yourself but I did include the measurements at the end if you are like me and need the tool same day.

I hope this video can help you out

Thanks for watching!