How to replace front wheel unit bearings in Toyota 4×4?
You have two options for doing the job: 1st is to buy pre-assembled unit bearings. These are new bearings, seal and 4 bolts with a new wheel hub spindle already pressed into the wheel bearings. This is a direct just swap out the unit bearing and cost about $100 more per side.
How do you remove the wheel hub spindle from a Toyota?
Using a shop press, press out the wheel hub spindle from the bearing. Make sure you use the appropriate size Toyota front wheel bearing tool (we are using a large socket) only pushing on the wheel hub spindle.
How much does it cost to replace front wheel bearings?
Hub bearings are easily available online and at parts stores. Any second from the bottom in price will serve well. Any decent mechanic will install them likely for much less than dealer. The only issue is sometimes they are total pain to remove due to rusting into the hub. Wow based on the standard rate yeah it’s easily $500-600.
How to tell if front wheel unit bearings are going bad?
ABS Sensor ring location: Running over-sized tires combined with hard use off road lead to the bearings to ware. You can check for ware by lifting the truck off the ground and pulling the top and bottom of the tire feeling and looking for play at the hub. The other sign of them going bad is the dreaded growl from one side when you turn.
When to replace front wheel drive wheel bearings?
It is most noticeable when cruising on the highway. These instructions for replacing front-wheel-drive wheel bearings will work for the Toyota Corolla, Camry, and Solara; the Lexus ES300; and, with minor variations, for the Nissan Maxima and Sentra and the VW Jetta.
What causes a wheel bearing to fail on a Toyota?
Note the two-piece inner race. The most common causes of wheel bearing failure are 1) out-of-balance wheels, which a wheel balance job will fix, and 2) out-of-round tires, which a wheel balance job will not fix; the tire must be replaced.
How do you remove unit bearing from truck?
Using a box end wrench unbolt the 4 bolts behind the wheel flange. These are the bolts that hold the unit bearing on the front spindle, the bolts will not come off the assembly at this point, but once backed completely off the unit bearing assembly can be removed and set aside. Unit Bearing Assembly off the truck.
What kind of bearings do I need for my Toyota Corolla?
Owners of other related Toyota, Scion or Pontiac vehicles with “press in” front wheel bearings such as the Matrix, Celica, MR2, Prius, tC, and Vibe should also find these DIY instructions to be helpful. Replacement front wheel bearings are part # 510070 from manufacturers such as Precision, National, Timken, and BCA.
How do you remove a front wheel bearing?
Remove the retaining ring on the center of the steering knuckle with pliers or a large standard head screwdriver. Place the steering knuckle under a hydraulic press and force the wheel hub and bearing assembly from the center of the steering knuckle.
Are there any Toyota axle bearing tools left in stock?
Only 19 left in stock (more on the way). . GEARWRENCH 6 Pc. Spindle Nut Set – 41660D . . Only 10 left in stock – order soon. . . Usually ships within 6 to 10 days. .
How often do wheel bearings need to be replaced?
As we mentioned, in many cars wheel bearings can last the lifetime of a vehicle. In our experience, a vehicle might need one wheel bearing replaced within 150,000 miles. To make the wheel bearings last longer, watch out for potholes and drive slower over speed bumps.
Is it bad if only one wheel bearing is bad?
Yes, if only one wheel bearing is bad, only that bearing needs to be replaced. There is no need to replace a good wheel bearing as a precaution. Can a wheel bearing be greased? Only tapered roller wheel bearings can be greased. A double row ball bearing found in most cars is sealed for life and can only be replaced if bad.