How do you remove a hub assembly?
Hub Unit Bearing Removal
- Raise vehicle and remove lug nuts and wheel.
- Remove the brake caliper and rotor.
- Remove the axle nut, using an axle nut socket.
- Before removing hub unit, make a note of the proper orientation and positioning of the sensor wire and bearing.
- Remove the steering knuckle attachment bolts.
What happens when a wheel hub goes bad?
If a wheel bearing goes bad, more friction will be placed on the wheel, and the wheel will start to wobble. The most common symptom with a bad wheel bearing is a loud noise coming from the tire or wheel of the vehicle. It will sound like metal grinding on metal and will get louder as the vehicle goes faster.
Is it OK to leave hubs locked?
Leaving your hubs locked will cause no damage to your vehicle and will not influence it’s handling. By the way, locking hubs do not create more traction. They are not to be confused with differential locks! In 2WD with locking hubs disengaged rear drive shaft, rear differential and rear axle are rotating.
How do you remove hub caps on a car?
Once you know for sure you have bolt-on style hub caps, you need to carefully jack up one wheel at a time, removing your lug nuts first, then your hubcap. After replacing your wheel cover up against the wheel, install your lug nuts through the wheel cover onto the studs.
When did Toyota stop using manual locking hubs?
Toyota used the exact same hubs from 1979 – 1985 trucks ( Hilux ) and 4Runners with only minor changes from 1986 – present. Loading…
What to do if your hub cap breaks?
You must be very careful to find out if you have “bolt-on” wheel covers. You can look this up in your owners manual or call us at 800-826-5880, and we will be glad to help for free. WARNING: If you try taking off a bolt-on cover with a regular removal tool, your hub cap will break!
How to replace the front axle on a Toyota 4×4?
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