Tacoma Regular Cab 4WD V6-3.4L (5VZ-FE) (1997)
Alternator Bearing: Service and Repair
Bearings
REPLACEMENT FRONT BEARING
1. Remove the 4 screws and bearing retainer.
2. Using a press and socket wrench, press out the front bearing.
SST 09950-60010 (09951-00260, 09952-06010)
3. Using SST and a press, press the front bearing into the drive end frame.
SST 09950-60010 (09951-00500)
4. Install the bearing retainer with the 4 screws.
REPLACEMENT REAR BEARING
1. Using SST, remove the bearing cover and bearing.
SST 09820-00021
2. Remove the bearing cover (inside).