How to replace front wheel bearings

[Netjive8]

I've been having a lot of noise coming from the front left tire, and I finally had it diagnosed as a bad wheel bearing today.

I noticed that the front wheel bearings are sold individually while the rear wheel bearings are sold as hub assemblies. Is there a certain way that the front wheel bearings have to be removed and pressed on? I'm trying to see if this is a DIY repair.

Any tips would be greatly appreciated.

[inov8]

Downloads for you here:

http://members.cox.net/n0v8or/30-19.pdf
http://members.cox.net/n0v8or/30-20.pdf

"SST" means Special Service Tool (not usually commercially available).
This does not look like a DIY job unless you have access to an arbor press.

[TedL]

Originally Posted by inov8

Downloads for you here:

http://members.cox.net/n0v8or/30-19.pdf
http://members.cox.net/n0v8or/30-20.pdf

"SST" means Special Service Tool (not usually commercially available).
This does not look like a DIY job unless you have access to an arbor press.

Pressing bearings in & out is a service provided by machine shops for a reasonable fee. If you have one within a reasonable distance, it can make the job DIY without your having a press.

[Netjive8]

Thanks for the downloads.

I will plan on taking the hub assembly to a machine shop to have the old bearing pressed out and the new bearing pressed in.

[HiltonII]

There is a TSB on vibration which is caused by the front wheel bearings and spindle. I just had mine replaced on my 07. I had vibration in the steering wheel and seat. It was all done under warranty.

[Kellc1]

Hello - You don't happen to know the TSB number for that do you? My front end seems noisier than it should be. Thanks~
Kelly

[HiltonII]

SUSPENSION:FRONT

• TSB #TSB-0106-08
  
  NHTSA ID #10025856
  • Date Announced: JUNE 11 2008
  • Additional Info: How to Fix
  Summary: TOYOTA: FRONT SUSPENSION- SOME 2007-2008 MODEL YEAR AVALON, CAMRY, CAMRY HV, AND SOLARA VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A STEERING WHEEL FLUTTER AND/OR A BODY VIBRATION (FLOOR OR SEATS) AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (APPROX. 65-75 MPH [105-121 KM/H]). *PE