OK, I've read through the DIY listing and I've read as many posts as I could, as well as performed many searches on this site and others for Gen 4 Camrys. (I have a 1997 4 Cylinder Camry.) I own a Chilton's and looked it up there, but I cannot find anywhere that explains how to service/repack/replace the front wheel bearings. I've found many many places that talk about replacing the CV Joint, but I'm not ready to replace the CV joint. I'm replacing my pads and roters this week end, and I wanted to replace my bearings only. Not the races. Chiilton's says take it to a mechanic because they have to be pressed out. Nothing else. Is it possible to replace the wheel bearings on the front, or do I have to replace the entire CV joint? My boots are still good, so I'm not ready to replace the entire joint yet. If I have to take the joint off and press out the bearings, then I'm not doing that either. Has anyone replaced just their bearings while doing a brake job? Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Scott
Reply 1 : Front Wheel Bearings?
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Originally Posted by Scottysize ....I'm replacing my pads and roters this week end, and I wanted to replace my bearings only. Not the races. Chiilton's says take it to a mechanic because they have to be pressed out. Nothing else. Is it possible to replace the wheel bearings on the front, or do I have to replace the entire CV joint? My boots are still good, so I'm not ready to replace the entire joint yet. If I have to take the joint off and press out the bearings, then I'm not doing that either. Has anyone replaced just their bearings while doing a brake job? Any help would be appreciated.Thanks,
Scott |
Reply 2 : Front Wheel Bearings?
that's how it needs to be removed:
http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/sh...d.php?t=255035
it comes off all together with a steering knuckle and hub. then you bring it to shop along with new bearing (and hub optionally, but recommended) which will remove old one out and press then new one in on a machine.
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Originally Posted by Scottysize OK, I've read through the DIY listing and I've read as many posts as I could, as well as performed many searches on this site and others for Gen 4 Camrys. (I have a 1997 4 Cylinder Camry.) I own a Chilton's and looked it up there, but I cannot find anywhere that explains how to service/repack/replace the front wheel bearings. I've found many many places that talk about replacing the CV Joint, but I'm not ready to replace the CV joint. I'm replacing my pads and roters this week end, and I wanted to replace my bearings only. Not the races. Chiilton's says take it to a mechanic because they have to be pressed out. Nothing else. Is it possible to replace the wheel bearings on the front, or do I have to replace the entire CV joint? My boots are still good, so I'm not ready to replace the entire joint yet. If I have to take the joint off and press out the bearings, then I'm not doing that either. Has anyone replaced just their bearings while doing a brake job? Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks, Scott |
Reply 3 : Front Wheel Bearings?
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Originally Posted by Scottysize ...I own a Chilton's and looked it up there, but I cannot find anywhere that explains how to service/repack/replace the front wheel bearings.
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Just curious, why do you ask?... Does the car have symptoms of a bad wheel bearing?... or are you just wanting to service them like one would do back in the old days when that was normally done during a brake job?
Reply 4 : Front Wheel Bearings?
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Originally Posted by BMR As others have said, the bearings are not serviceable. That is, there is no way to re-pack them with grease.
Just curious, why do you ask?... Does the car have symptoms of a bad wheel bearing?... or are you just wanting to service them like one would do back in the old days when that was normally done during a brake job? |
So, yes, I always repack the wheel bearings when replacing the brakes, but I guess not this time.
Reply 5 : Front Wheel Bearings?
easiest test is to raise front end off ground (if noise comes from one of front wheels) and put it on jack stands. it may be a good idea to loosen the lug nuts slightly before you raise it, you may need to remove wheels later, just remember to tighten them if you don't.
remember to set the e-brake on for safety.
shift the transmission into Neutral using override button.
try spinning front wheels with a hand. if it's hard to turn, then remove wheels and unbolt calipers and rest/hang them on strut tower and/or dust shield. back off or remove the brake pads from clips and secure the rotors with 2 or 3 lug nuts so they don't move around.
try spinning rotors/hubs again and see if it got better significantly, if yes then most likely your brakes are dragging, if not then oh well welcome to likely bearing failure world.
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Originally Posted by Scottysize There's a little noise when traveling down the road. Its a low... not really a grinding noise, but just a low noise coming from the right front. It could be the brakes. If not, then it'll have to make it until the end of the year, because I've got too much money invested now.
So, yes, I always repack the wheel bearings when replacing the brakes, but I guess not this time. |
Reply 6 : Front Wheel Bearings?
Thanks. I'll check it out when I replace the brakes this weekend. I now have some wheel bearings to sell, if anyone needs them. To late to send back as I ordered off Ebay.
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