Symptoms
Gear oil on the rear brake shoes, a rumble from one rear wheel, or axle end-play.
The fix, step by step
- SNLC says the rear wheel bearing on the 60 isn't shimmed for preload.
- It's preset by the spacer under the bearing and bearing cage, which is why the nut must be torqued properly: 157 ft-lb in the early manual and over 200 ft-lb in late-1970s manuals.
- Pull the shaft (it needs the right puller to leave the bearing cage), press the bearing off and the new one on with a drift or pipe, with the wheel studs fitted first.
- Then shim the shaft for factory end-play.
- He made his own socket for the bearing nut.
Tools & part numbers
- Slide-hammer axle puller
- press
- large socket or home-made nut tool
- torque wrench
- dial indicator
Where to buy the parts
Drum brake hardware kit, 1967 Patrol 4.0LRockAuto ↗Amazon ↗
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Rated for a competent home mechanic with a decent tool kit. Confirm torque figures, fluids and procedures against the factory service manual for your VIN, support the truck on stands rather than a jack, and work at your own risk (disclaimer). Some parts links are affiliate links, which pay us a small commission at no cost to you.