Front Hub replacement - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

wtody · 08-18-2010, 12:35 PM

Hello
I have a '07 Camry LE with 46,xxx miles that is in need of a front hub replacement. I was wondering how difficult the job is? and whether the steering knuckle needs to be pulled, tie rod disconnect to do the job?

Thanks
Way

**TOYOPARTSMAN** · 08-18-2010, 01:24 PM

Yes, the knuckle will have to come off. I will tell you that if you do do the hub, you will need a new bearing as well. I'm not a tech, so I don't know how difficult that will be, I think also that it will be a matter of having the correct tools. You may even need an alignment after that.

I offer TN members 30% off MSRP plus shipping and $1.00 - $2.00 for materials etc. MSRP on the hub is $138.19, TN member price is $96.73 and the bearins is $73.79 MSRP, TN member price is $51.65.

Good luck to you and I hope what little information I provided serves you well. If you need anything, even if it isn't parts related, don't hesitate to contact me.

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Originally Posted by wtody

Hello
I have a '07 Camry LE with 46,xxx miles that is in need of a front hub replacement. I was wondering how difficult the job is? and whether the steering knuckle needs to be pulled, tie rod disconnect to do the job?

Thanks
Way

njerald · 08-18-2010, 03:27 PM

or you can order from http://toyotapartspeople.com/ for $95.54 and $51.01 respectively + shipping...............

**TOYOPARTSMAN** · 08-18-2010, 03:47 PM

Yes, you sure could, you can also spend that $21.73 for shipping and they don't even know where you live. I only charge actual shipping costs.

But whether you buy from me or not, I am always in here just about everyday. Feel free to ask me questions, or if you need information, etc. just give me a shout. I am in here to offer my experience and share the information that I have and not just a parts sale, anyone can do that. If I don't know the answer, I'll tell you and try to find it out.

Good luck whatever you decide

gdanaher · 08-18-2010, 03:56 PM

Now that we know how to find the part for cheap the real question is still lingering. What happened that you need to replace a hub???

**TOYOPARTSMAN** · 08-18-2010, 03:59 PM

Very good question, I just assumed he had it diagnosed and was inquiring on how difficult.

gdanaher · 08-18-2010, 05:33 PM

I'm thinking that short of a collision, you might never have a need to replace a hub, but then they have spare parts for those times when you can't imagine why you would need that part but do.....

wtody · 08-20-2010, 08:16 AM

Thanks for the replies. I was under the impression that the Hub was a contained unit but sounds like I will be needing only to replace the bearings.

**TOYOPARTSMAN** · 08-20-2010, 09:15 AM

Depending on the why, I just asked one of our techs and he said that if the tolerances are off just slightly on that hub, you'll have trouble latter. If you really want to do it right, replace both the hub and bearing together. There may be a slight grove from the race of the bearing on the hub, if that is the case, the new bearing will not sit right and you will have trouble latter. I have seen this, before. The money you think you'll be saving on not buying the hub, will cost you in the long run. Unless you have a full blown shop, that bearing has to be pressed off and the pressed back on the hub.

I urge you to SERIOUSLY consider this advice and save yourself time and headache, just replace the hub and bearing together. Take it from someone who see's this day in and day out. I know others in here may disagree with me, and some may have done it without doing the hub and gotten lucky, but the percentages of those that didn't and had to do it again only to have to replace the bearing and hub again(once the bearing is pressed on, it can't be reused) far outweigh those that have gotten lucky.

If you go to any dealer or independent, they will more likely tell you to replace the hub and bearing as a unit and there is a reason for it. In fact, I'd be surprised if any place would do just the bearing and then guarntee the work.

As I have stated I offer discounts to TN members, but wherever you buy them from, and whether you purchase them from me or not, please, do replace them TOGETHER.

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Originally Posted by wtody

Thanks for the replies. I was under the impression that the Hub was a contained unit but sounds like I will be needing only to replace the bearings.

JSM1284 · 08-20-2010, 12:12 PM

Is this damage related?? If not, then it should be covered under powertrain warranty.

**TOYOPARTSMAN** · 08-20-2010, 12:26 PM

Powertrain warranty is 5 years or 60,000 from date of first use just as JSM1284 has mentioned, if it isn't damaged related, should be covered under New Car Warranty.

wtody · 08-25-2010, 08:16 AM

problem is not damage related. Am getting front end noise (drone/rotational sounding) coming from the drivers side.

**TOYOPARTSMAN** · 08-25-2010, 09:19 AM

Not sure what it could be, but we have had some complaints about a brake squeek noise. The TSB# is BR008-06. You may just want to get it checked out to see what it acutally is.

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Originally Posted by wtody

problem is not damage related. Am getting front end noise (drone/rotational sounding) coming from the drivers side.

wtody · 08-25-2010, 09:47 AM

While under warranty, had TSB 0106-08 performed. Could a bad tire also cause noise?

JSM1284 · 08-25-2010, 09:59 AM

Could be a tire, But if its the hub/bearing, its covered under warranty.