No you replace the whole hub on these cars. I’ve just heard horror stories of people really struggling to get the hub off. One guy actually split the hub in two when trying to pull it off leaving the back half of the housing and bearing attached to the knuckle when the front half of the hub with the wheel studs came off.

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I’ve Never Heard Of One Of These Vehicles… Oh Man! I Got Scared Just Looking At The Procedures & Special Hub Pulling Tools (MB990244, MB991354, MB990211) For Doing A (Usually Simple Wheel Bearing Replacement) On One Of These… … buy the assembly if that is an option. Economy car? CSA

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The hub bearing is just nuts and bolts. If it’s froze up in the knuckle after removing bolts get some extra bolts. Loosely install extra bolts and hammer on them to remove bearing assembly. That way you don’t damage original bolts driving out bearing. Don’t forget to properly torque axle nut and wheel nuts.

@ASiemers "…option two would be to replace the hub and steering knuckle together in one piece to avoid trying to remove a seized hub."

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If you are ordering/buying from a national chain of parts stores, most parts are returnable/refundable. Order both to have on hand if you’d like. Then return the one not needed. CSA

I guess if you need a press and do not have access to one, then you have to weigh the cost of buying extra parts vs having someone else do it. I will also look and see if Autozone has a loaner tool you can use. I have used their loaner tools before and been happy with the experience.

It was for my front driver side wheel bearing assembly and the axle on the same side. I’m not sure why others quote 4 hours for this job. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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It seems that both procedures are charged at a flat rate of 4 hours. Wheel bearings cost about $100 each, with labor around $100 per hour, so you are looking at roughly $600 in total. If you can remove the steering knuckles yourself and take them to a shop, and use aftermarket or discounted factory bearings, you might reduce the cost to just over $300, assuming you don’t need new hubs. If hubs are required (and Camry hubs often slip and wear out), expect the total estimate to increase by around $200.

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Hub bearings are readily available online and at auto parts stores. Opting for a less expensive option should still work well. A competent mechanic can usually install them for much less than a dealer would charge. The main challenge is that they can be difficult to remove if they’ve rusted into the hub.

I am about to attempt replacing a front wheel bearing but Before I order parts I’d like to know which of these two methods would be easiest; option one is to replace just the small, 4 bolt hub assembly only, option two would be to replace the hub and steering knuckle together in one piece to avoid trying to remove a seized hub. If anyone who’s done a bearing replacement could chime in it would be extremely helpful. Also would I need any special tools other than a breaker bar and sockets?

I agree it is normally a straightforward job but there are always exceptions. I felt sorry for the poor buggers that did the wheel bearing on my '03 Camry last year. I wrote about it here because they did a great job and didn’t charge me anything extra for the extra time they spent on it. Professional shop, do this kind of work everyday. Took them a few days to do the work with the assembly basking in a bath of penetrating oil overnight over the course of three days (weekend involved). It finally came out but not without a serious struggle. They managed to save the ABS sensor and actually returned the new one they had delivered and ready to install in case it broke. This car has been trouble on a number of fronts due to the lack of use and significant rust as a result…Thankfully, I did not tackle this one myself. I have enough swear words in my vocabulary already

I use Timken bearings from RockAuto, which are often reboxed OEM NSK or Koyo, costing about $35-40 each. Press work is roughly $40 per side, plus a four-wheel alignment afterward. However, you’ll need to be mechanically skilled and have the right tools to do this yourself.

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I went to a local mechanic, who charged $100 for each bearing and $100 for each installation, totaling $400. Additionally, the alignment costs between $60 and $100, so expect to pay around $500. This is a good opportunity to replace any other worn parts, such as shocks or outer tie rods, since you’ll need an alignment.

I’ve replaced quite a few wheel bearings (not on Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution) and never had a problem with a seized hub. I would never think to order extra parts I don’t need.

Labor for both sides is listed as 2.2 units under manufacturer warranty and 2.8 units for standard service. A hub bearing for one side costs around $154 for an OEM part.