Toyota 8.2 Rear Differential Bearing Kit, Motive Gear RT8.2R

Motive Gear RT8.2R is the bearing kit for the Toyota 8.2 inch rear axle used under the 2010-2023 4Runner, 2016-2023 Tacoma and 2009-2014 FJ Cruiser. It covers the bearing side of a rebuild: carrier bearings, inner and outer pinion bearings with their races, shims and seals. It crosses to World American DRK-383.

Order this kit when the rear end has started to howl or whine on coast or under load, when you find play at the pinion yoke, or any time you are setting up new gears. Worn pinion bearings let the pinion walk, which changes the gear pattern and chews up the ring and pinion if it is left alone.

On the bench, press the old bearings off the carrier and pinion, knock the races out of the housing and install the new races fully seated. Set pinion depth with the shims, bring pinion preload up to spec, then set carrier backlash and preload and confirm the pattern with marking compound before you close it up. Refill with the correct gear oil and give new bearings an easy break-in.