How to replace he front wheel hub bearing 2011-2017 Toyota Camry

To replace he front wheel hub bearing on your Camry just follow the steps. You will be asked to open the hood, take off the wheels, set up as well as carry out a few other steps. You can carry out this tutorial of 15 chapters in 60 minutes. Take your 30 mm socket and your 17 mm socket and let’s get started!

Duration

60 minutes

Number of steps

Difficulty out of 5

Average savings

$70

Parts You Will Need

Tools You Will Need

Step-by-Step Installation

Chapter 1:

Set up

Step 1/1

Turn your engine off and set the parking brake.

Chapter 2:

Unscrew the wheel hub nut

Step 1/4

We recommend loosening the nut on the end of the CV axle once the vehicle is on the ground.

Chapter 2:

Step 2/4

If your vehicle is equipped with aluminum rims, you will need to remove the wheel first before you can remove the central rim cover.

Chapter 2:

Step 3/4

Use a breaker bar and a 30mm socket to unblock the nut on the end of the CV axle.

Chapter 2:

Step 4/4

Loosen the stud bolts on the front wheels.

Chapter 3:

Lift the vehicle

Step 1/2

Lift the front of your vehicle.Place the vehicle on the jack stands.

Chapter 3:

Step 2/2

Don’t forget to put the wheels under the vehicle!Finish unscrewing the nut on the end of the CV axle.

Chapter 4:

Remove the caliper assembly

Step 1/5

Turn the disc outwards, this will facilitate the following steps.

Chapter 4:

Step 2/5

Using a socket wrench and a 17mm socket, unscrew the two holding screws on the caliper mount.

Chapter 4:

Step 3/5

Tip: attach a piece of electrical cable, or a hook, to one of the strut spring coils

Chapter 4:

Step 4/5

Remove the caliper assembly, and hang it on the hook. Then remove the disc.

Chapter 4:

Step 5/5

Using a ratchet, an extender and an 10 mm socket, unscrew the ABS sensor’s retaining bolt. Then, remove the sensor.

Chapter 5:

Remove the outer tie rod

Step 1/6

Remove the cotter pin from the castellated nut of the outer tie rod with a screwdriver.

Chapter 5:

Step 2/6

Using a socket wrench and a 17mm socket, unscrew the outer tie rod holding nut.

Chapter 5:

Step 3/6

If you do not have a ball joint puller, a tool specifically designed for this task, take a hammer and hit the knuckle.The ball joint should come out of the knuckle.

Chapter 5:

Step 4/6

Using a flat head screwdriver, unfold the cotter pin from the castle nut of the lower ball joint. Then, remove it using pliers.

Chapter 5:

Step 5/6

Brush the nut of the lower ball joint and spray it with penetrating oil.

Chapter 5:

Step 6/6

Unscrew the nut a few threads using a 19mm wrench.

Chapter 6:

Loosen the strut foot

Step 1/4

Brush the 2 strut foot bolts, then spray them with penetrating oil.

Chapter 6:

Step 2/4

Next, using a ratchet, a 22mm socket and a 22mm wrench to prevent the bolt from rotating, unscrew the strut foot nuts. Then remove the bolts.

Chapter 6:

Step 3/4

You can use a pin punch and a plastic mallet.

Chapter 6:

Step 4/4

Separate the strut foot from the wheel knuckle by prying it using a large screwdriver.

Chapter 7:

Remove various components

Step 1/7

The wheel knuckle is now free.

Chapter 7:

Step 2/7

Then shift the wheel knuckle by disengaging it from the front CV axle.

Chapter 7:

Step 3/7

Finish unscrewing the nut of the lower ball joint, then remove the lower ball joint from the wheel knuckle.

Chapter 7:

Step 4/7

You can use a hammer to help you.

Chapter 7:

Step 5/7

Remove the wheel knuckle.

Chapter 7:

Step 6/7

When you change your wheel hub or your wheel bearing, we recommend that you also change your brake backing plate.To remove it, you need to remove the wheel hub and therefore replace the wheel bearing.

Chapter 7:

Step 7/7

Using a 10mm wrench, unscrew the 4 bolts holding the brake backing plate.Then, remove them.

Chapter 8:

Remove the bearing

Step 1/8

Secure the wheel knuckle in a vice.

Chapter 8:

Step 2/8

Next, using a flat head screwdriver and a fork, remove the wheel bearing metal shield.Be careful not to damage it, as it is not supplied in the kit.

Chapter 8:

Step 3/8

Using circlip pliers, remove the bearing retaining ring.

Chapter 8:

Step 4/8

You now need to press the wheel hub using a hydraulic press, in order to extract it from the wheel bearing.

Chapter 8:

Step 5/8

Take a 44mm bearing dismantling cup, then press the wheel hub outwards.

Chapter 8:

Step 6/8

Once the wheel hub is disengaged from the bearing, you can remove the brake backing plate from the wheel knuckle.

Chapter 8:

Step 7/8

In most cases, when you press the wheel hub, part of the bearing remains attached to the wheel hub. It is therefore mandatory after pressing the wheel hub to replace the wheel bearing. This is why we strongly recommend replacing the brake backing plate at the same time.

Chapter 8:

Step 8/8

Take a 74mm bearing dismantling cup, then press the wheel bearing inwards.

Chapter 9:

Prepare the installation of the new part

Step 1/2

Once the wheel bearing has been removed, thoroughly clean the location of the bearing in the wheel knuckle thoroughly using a wire brush and brake cleaner.

Prepare the installation of the new part

Chapter 9:

Step 2/2

Apply assembly grease to facilitate the installation of the new bearing. Next, place the wheel knuckle on the press.

Chapter 10:

Install the new bearing

Step 1/9

Take the new bearing.The writing on the bearing must be positioned on the press side.

Chapter 10:

Step 2/9

Apply assembly grease to facilitate the installation of the bearing.

Chapter 10:

Step 3/9

Place the old bearing on the new one as it is exactly the same diameter as the new one. Then install the 74mm bearing dismantling cup.

Chapter 10:

Step 4/9

Next, press the assembly until the new bearing comes to a stop, or you have the space you need to position the retaining clip.

Chapter 10:

Step 5/9

Put the wheel knuckle back in the vice. Then reinsert the retaining clip.

Chapter 10:

Step 6/9

Put the metal shield back in place by correctly positioning the ABS sensor opening.Install it using a small mallet.

Chapter 10:

Step 7/9

Take the brake backing plate.

Chapter 10:

Step 8/9

Remember to put the brake backing plate in place on the wheel knuckle before reinstalling the wheel hub.Then screw the 4 bolts back on.

Chapter 10:

Step 9/9

Apply assembly grease to the inside of the bearing.

Chapter 11:

Install the wheel hub

Step 1/4

You can position it on a socket so as not to rest on the threading.

Chapter 11:

Step 2/4

Apply assembly grease, then position the wheel knuckle on the wheel hub.

Chapter 11:

Step 3/4

Take a 59mm bearing dismantling cup, then press the central ring of the wheel bearing onto the wheel hub until it stops.

Chapter 11:

Step 4/4

The preparation of the new part is now complete.

Chapter 12:

Put the components back in place

Step 1/14

Put the wheel knuckle back onto the lower ball joint.Then loosely screw the nut back on.

Chapter 12:

Step 2/14

You must now fit the CV axle back into the wheel knuckle.

Chapter 12:

Step 3/14

Insert the wheel knuckle into the strut foot.

Chapter 12:

Step 4/14

Replace the bolts. Then screw the nuts back on, by hand at first.

Chapter 12:

Step 5/14

Screw the strut foot nuts back on until they make contact, using a ratchet, a 22mm socket, and a 22mm wrench to prevent the bolt from rotating.

Chapter 12:

Step 6/14

Finish tightening using a torque wrench.

Chapter 12:

Step 7/14

Using a wire brush, scrub the knuckle of the wheel knuckle, then apply silicone grease to the flat part that will be in contact with the sleeve of the outer tie rod.