'05 Corolla Bearing Replacement

[Cactus Mica]

Hi folks, I'll do an intro later, but I have a question first-

I believe I need to replace the left front wheel bearings on my '05 Corolla. Is it as simple as pulling the caliper out of the way and removing the staked nut? I'm thinking there is a pair of tapered rollers in there, but I don't know for sure. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Steve

[mikered30]

No, the fronts need to be pressed, have a shop do the work or take off the knuckle and bring it to the shop and have them press the bearing out and in. Take it home and put the whole knuckle back in yourself. The rears are a different story. If you have ABS, be careful when ordering the correct part.

[Cactus Mica]

Thanks MikeRed30, that's about what I thought. I can get the thing off, easily enough. I really hate to pay for labor I can do. So, there's only one bearing in there?

[dorman68]

Here is some info I got from a service manual, hope this helps.


Component Search: Conversion Calculator 2005 Toyota Corolla L4-1.8L (1ZZ-FE)

Vehicle Level Steering and Suspension Wheels and Tires Wheel Bearing Service and Repair Front Axle Hub Sub-Assy LH Front Axle Hub Sub-Assy LH FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSY LH



COMPONENTS

REPLACEMENT

HINT: Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side. The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB LH NUT SST 09930-00010
3. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSY LH
4. SEPARATE SPEED SENSOR FRONT LH (W/ ABS)

1. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSY LH

• 1. Remove the 2 bolts, separate the brake caliper assy LH from the steering knuckle.

1. REMOVE FRONT DISC
2. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSY LH SST 09628-62011
3. SEPARATE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSY LOWER NO.1 LH

1. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSY LH

• 1. Using a plastic hammer, separate the front drive shaft assy LH from the axle hub.

NOTICE:

• Be careful not to damage the boot.
• w/ ABS: Be careful not to damage the speed sensor rotor.

• 1. Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and front axle assy LH.

1. REMOVE LOWER BALL JOINT ASSY FRONT LH

• 1. Remove the cotter pin and nut.
  2. Using SST, remove the lower ball joint assy front LH. SST 09628-62011

1. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB LH HOLE SNAP RING

• 1. Using a snap ring pliers, remove the LH hole snap ring.

1. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSY LH

• 1. Using SST, remove the hub sub-assy LH. SST 09520-00031

• 1. Using SST, remove the inner race of hub LH bearing from the hub sub-assy LH. SST 09950-40011 (09951-04020, 09952-04010, 09953-04030, 09954-04010, 09955-04061, 09957-04010, 09958-04011), 09950-60010 (09951-00370)

1. REMOVE DISC BRAKE DUST COVER FRONT LH

• 1. Remove the 3 bolts and dust cover front LH.

1. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB LH BEARING

• 1. Place the inner race of hub LH bearing on the outer race of hub LH bearing.
  2. Using SST and a press, remove the hub LH bearing from the steering knuckle. SST 09223-15020, 09950-60010 (09951-00640), 09950-70010 (09951-07100, 09387-02010)

1. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB LH BEARING

• 1. Using SST and a press, install a new hub LH bearing to the steering knuckle. SST 09950-60020 (09951-00720), 09950-70010 (09951-07100)

1. INSTALL DISC BRAKE DUST COVER FRONT LH

• 1. Install the dust cover front LH with the 3 bolts. Torque: 8.3 Nm (85 kgf-cm, 73 inch lbs.)

1. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSY LH

• 1. Using SST and a press, install the hub sub-assy LH. SST 09608-32010, 09950-60010 (09951-00600), 09950-70010 (09951-07100)

1. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB LH HOLE SNAP RING

• 1. Using snap ring pliers, install a new LH hole snap ring.

1. INSTALL LOWER BALL JOINT ASSY FRONT LH

• 1. Install the lower ball joint assy front LH, torque the nut. Torque: 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.)
  2. Install a new cotter pin.

NOTICE: If the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned, tighten the nut further up to 60°.

1. INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSY LH

• 1. Push the front axle assy toward the outside of the vehicle, fit the splined part of the drive shaft assy to that of the front axle assy, insert the drive shaft assy into the front axle assy.

NOTICE:

• Do not push out the front axle assy excessively.
• Be careful not to damage the drive shaft outboard joint boot.
• w/ ABS: Be careful not to damage the speed sensor rotor.

• 1. Install the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and front axle assy LH to the shock absorber. Torque: 153 Nm (1,560 kgf-cm, 113 ft. lbs.)

NOTICE: Only when reusing the bolts and nuts, apply engine oil to the screw part of the nuts.

1. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSY LOWER NO.1 LH
2. INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSY LH
3. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSY LH
4. INSTALL FRONT DISC

1. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSY LH

• 1. Install the brake caliper assy LH with the 2 bolts to the steering knuckle. Torque: 107 Nm (1,089 kgf-cm, 79 ft. lbs.)

1. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB LH NUT

• 1. Using a socket wrench (30 mm), install a new hub LH nut. Torque: 216 Nm (2,203 kgf-cm, 159 ft. lbs.)

1. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSY LH
2. REMOVE FRONT DISC
3. INSPECT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS
4. INSPECT AXLE HUB BEARING RUNOUT
5. INSTALL FRONT DISC
6. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSY LH
7. INSTALL SPEED SENSOR FRONT LH (W/ ABS)

1. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB LH NUT

• 1. Using a chisel and a hammer, stake the hub LH nut.

1. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL Torque: 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.)
2. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
3. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL (W/ ABS)

[Cactus Mica]

Thanks, dorman68. I ended up not being able to get the axle nut off- the 1/2" impact I bought in 1976 when I repaired cars for a living is getting weak- so I took it to a shop I trust and had them do it. $500 later, it's nice and quiet. I'll have to tackle this next time, and save myself about $300.

I will say here that I'm a bit disappointed with my Corolla. It's had a water pump, right rear wheel bearing and hub and a transaxle replaced in 98,000 miles. Now, a front wheel bearing and hub. Frankly I expected a lot better than that. Repairs now total more than one third the purchase price.

[Cactus Mica]

'nother update- subsequent to the replacement of the transmission, I'm hearing a noise that I'm pretty sure is indicative of a trashed crankshaft thrust bearing. It's going to the dealer tomorrow. I'm bummed, it's out of warranty...didn't make it to 100,000.