How to Replace Front Wheel Bearing & Hub 2003-2008 Toyota Corolla

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This video shows you how to install a front wheel bearing & hub on your 2003-2008 Toyota Corolla. Not only can a worn wheel bearing or hub be annoying if it is noisy or vibrating, but it can also lead to accelerated wear in other parts, or unsafe driving conditions. Replacing your worn bearing or hub with a quality TRQ part is a safe, smart, decision.
This repair was done on a 2008 Toyota Corolla S 1.8L Sedan 4-Door FWD Automatic and the process should be similar on the following vehicles:
2003 Toyota Corolla
2004 Toyota Corolla
2005 Toyota Corolla
2006 Toyota Corolla
2007 Toyota Corolla
2008 Toyota Corolla
Tools you will need:
• Flat Blade Screwdriver trq.video/obeb...
• Pry Bar trq.video/oP5-...
• 19mm Wrench trq.video/oSo-...
• 17mm Socket trq.video/objM...
• 19mm Socket
• 21mm Socket
• 30mm 12-Point Socket trq.video/oaa-...
• Press
• Pliers
• Snap Ring Pliers
• 1/2 Inch Impact Gun trq.video/oqV-...
• 3/8 Inch Impact Gun
• Torque Wrench trq.video/oaxA...
• Gloves trq.video/oR5-...
• Safety Glasses
• Floor Jack trq.video/oXU-...
• Hammer
• Wheel Chocks
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While TRQ strives to make the information provided in this video as accurate as possible, it makes no claims, promises, or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or applicability of the content. No information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. All do-it-yourself projects entail some risk. It is the sole responsibility of the viewer to assume this risk. TRQ is not responsible or liable for any loss damage (including, but not limited to, actual, consequential, or punitive), liability, claim, or any other injury or cause related to or resulting from any information posted in this video.

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[@alexkram]

Wow. This guy is a very good and thorough mechanic. Excellent lighting and focus. This is how a mechanical how-to video should be done. I'm an experienced amateur mechanic but I learned a few things like don't put anti seize on the lug studs.

[@DBurgur]

2:40
A mechanic who knows to spin the nut, not the bolt… chef’s kiss!

[@AmeriFanPicker]

This video sooooo makes the case for just buying a quality loaded knuckle. I did both in my 04 vibe.

[@franceuxleseuf5928]

Thanks for the vid. After watching literally a hundred of these it was the first one to mention which side this type of bearing can go into the knuckle.

[@8lack5pot]

Just got quoted from the car shop, $1300 usd w 60k mile warrant for both driver + passenger...I jist saved over 900 bucks doin it on my own, I grabbed the pre assembled knuckles they had on the website! 1300 is wild

[@jamesyoung5610]

TRQ, has good parts for a good price. Add good tutorials to that list!! Thank you!

[@biggymu]

I have watched a few of your videos. You are an excellent and conscientious mechanic. Very good video tutorials. You are a credit to your employer. Thanks for showing me the way.

[@Bikin-Mike]

Excellent video. Thank you. I’ll let my mechanic do this and I won’t be surprised when he tells me I need a new ABS sensor and ball joint too. I can only imagine how rusted together everything is after 17 years of road salt.

[@TRQ]

+@Bikin-Mike Thanks for watching our video! 1aau.to/m/Shop-TRQ

[@thebritishhippie9735]

Great instructions as always, thank you for the torque specs too! Watching these guides helps my peace of mind a ton before i start projects on my 200k corolla.

[@phatlee78]

Reusing clips saves editing time. Nice job!

[@jayak3768]

Well made video and effort with attention to details. Showing whole procedure with good visual angle and explanation.

[@christ9247]

I realize it's an edited video but not showing how you remove the stuck race that is still on the hub is kind of misleading. That usually requires using torches, air chisel, and/or a bearing race puller. I get not showing how to deal with the rotted dust shield, the missing ball joint nut... etc because it's a video showing about the bearing but you should have touched on the stuck race. Especially on how to not damage the hub during removal. We've all been there! Other than that pretty good/informative video.

[@jbob1274]

So a few things. Dont start nuts with an impact! Also go ahead and buy a whole new hub, bearing, and housing BEFORE putting a new hub and bearing in a old housing. Other than that very informative 👌 thanks 😊

[@геннадиймоисеев-ы6ч]

Отличная работа! Спасибо за видео, хорошая инструкция.

[@simply_the_dev7588]

lol I'm a idiot, this whole time I could have just taken the ball joint off with just one bolt instead of the three connecting to the control arm. Taking the ball joint last time was the hardest thing but after watching this I can see why I made it harder on myself.

[@bobross9332]

I loved this video... right to the damn point. You know I have not been able to find the torque spec on the castle nut (159#) for years.. I even talked to mechanics who told me " I just tighten them as much as I can with the impact"

[@lloydferguson400]

One of the best video on this topic.. Thanks

[@waltonfigueroapacheco6318]

I am a fan of your RUclips channel so I would like to support you with the parts of your brand that you sell on Amazon. I would like to know how good these parts are and what warranty you offer for those parts. I am interested in this same kit for a 2003 Toyota Corolla S? I look forward to your response soon. Thank you.

[@mulumbanjuguna1819]

Kudos for great videos. is it ok to wash the car first to prevent sand/dirt/debris from your new gear

[@jesseperez4583]

Perfect video. The best one that I've seen.

[@uncleblack7322]

Very enjoyable video...well explained...Very easy to relate...well done...Thank you

[@johnhughes667]

Brilliantly done. Excellent video footage.

[@TheJorgSacul]

So, if the shop wants to charge up to 2 hours labor, allowing for rusty parts and broken snap rings... I should be fine with it. Got it.

[@Railride701]

U did it right.....others press in using inner race which is a no,no. 👍

[@dubois762]

Do u have to do wheel alignment after this kind of job???? I always hear u do
Let me know

[@medikpac7105]

Thanks for the video- should I get an alignment after doing this job?

[@TRQ]

+MedikPac We would suggest an alignment after this installation.

[@genaroaviles7983]

Excellent job, good video thanks

[@jerenright2135]

Thanks very good video for non mechanical person

[@Italianborn]

Do you have video of a rear hub on a 2011 kia picanto ? Please 😅

[@SanyogLamsal]

Brilliant video, and great angles thanks. Is it the same for Toyota Corolla 2012 Diesel?

[@genericusername1365]

I like the trick of using a big high hat brake rotor. What year/make/model vehicle does that brake rotor come from?

[@MRBMN-zp4cd]

Very informative and satisfying to watch

[@MohamedGamal-yx5mk]

you are amazing man

[@kyle.smyle.]

Imma just buy a preassembled new kit😬

[@georgem8200]

Great video,seems simple enough but still a bit of knowledge and work needed (subscribed). PS, do i buy a press or just drop the car off and let them do it.🤔

[@alfredrubio8397]

Is it okay to add extra grease to the new bearings? I know theyre pre-greased, but would it hurt to add more so it can last longer?

[@daftsapien]

Well now that I see all the hard work that goes into just replacing the wheel bearings, I won't be surprised if I'm charged more than $75.

[@vilisoniloloyasi5054]

Nice video, good education

[@ΕλενηΓκέλη-σ2δ]

Perfect video 👌📸

[@ebenrobinson7086]

Great video, thank you!

[@raadmirza227]

thanks so much It was a very clear and easy way ..

[@loxnglasses]

It’s faster to take the ball joint with the knuckle. It’s only three bolts and you don’t have to worry about the cotter pin and nut

[@yalewlemma2828]

Thanks you are helping a lot

[@perunica1]

very good explained and clear thanks

[@TheBrian900]

Thanks for helping me to decide to let my mechanic do this job instead of me

[@danleonard7668]

Worked great 👍

[@StillElias]

I was safety squinting as you were removing the snap ring.

[@garyreams6248]

What size is the socket used as a spacer?

[@sholdenmakanza]

Hie how are you l have got my toyota allex am having right side wheel bearing problem and it started when l changed my CV joints it's now the 3rd time changing my bearing same side different brands what can be the cause of that

[@KimChi4Life]

Dam to replace a carolla bearing is harder than a replacing Bugatti engine

[@shanehaydock2373]

Make sure you have both front wheels jacked up when you take off the knuckle. I learned the hard way😅

[@user-in3bb6rc7c]

keep in mind you'll have to get an alignment done if removing the knuckle.

[@josephsmith3195]

Wow i thought hub assymbly just bolted on. Cant believe tgey still used this design on something until 07

[@aryansehdev256]

I had a question, if I don’t have a press, is there any way out of it?
Can I buy a knuckle with pre installed bearing or something
Can anyone help me out with that
Thanks

[@christopherch7307]

Thank you for the video.

[@unclenuckle]

Excellent demonstration. I wish you were my mechanic.

[@johnholzhey8149]

Why did they go back to the old style instead of using the hub assembly?

[@jdmfans6078]

Can I just buy the hub and bearing already ensembled ?

[@TRQ]

+jdm fans!! Yes you can! Buy the part in this video on 1AAuto.com: 1aau.to/m/Shop-TRQ

[@sd906238]

Looks like it is hard to find a 30mm 12 point impact socket. You can find a 30mm 6 point impact socket and you can find a 30 12 point standard socket.

[@davidthomits544]

I have OTC 6575 wheel press kit do on the car much easier expensive to do but worth it

[@ricksmith1080]

Why didn’t a grease seal be replaced on behind bearings and before axle joint installed

[@coffeedollsvp]

What is symptom of bad wheel hub

[@陆学松]

High-quality bearings are the only guarantee for safe driving.

[@carloschacon3909]

Thanks!!!

[@jeffsimata6287]

amizing

[@sonikodeh4421]

Can't you just replace only the bearing

[@TatahNgum]

Interesting

[@jackperry9369]

Thanks giys

[@spartacusmars1887]

Drove over an invisible pothole on the freeway going 70mph and one of the threads on the wheel hub bent and ended up breaking off after I tried changing the flat tire I got from it 😤😭

[@AngelTorres-ur5nb]

👌👌👍👍

[@obinwahenry17]

Pls i stay in Nigeria. This actually is my job too. But is it necessary to apply some grease inside the bearing before installing them in d spindle?

[@jeffreybinkis3982]

The OTC hub grappler sells for around $600
What is the cost of the repair shop?
$75-125 an hour plus parts possibly
What’s the name of the game?
Pay less then the cost of the shop
If the repair cost $800
The tool plus the part cost $750
😆
Buy used knuckles or pay TRQ?
Probably cheaper to pay TRQ
what did you learn:
Type your responses below

[@rontan8624]

There’s no way this is a two hour job this at least with all the editing that was done at least between three and four hour job. I’d rather just buy the whole unit.

[@mauriciocastro4245]

👍🏼

[@safetyalways7788]

No mechanic or technician in Nigeria can replace the hub bearing...all they do here is replace the entire hub..

[@rontan8624]

There’s no way this is a two hour job this at least with all the editing that was done at least between three and four hour job. I’d rather just buy the whole unit. If you look clearly at the video at the 15 minute mark when he’s about to install the knuckle back into the axle it’s not the knuckle that he was showing when he was pressing on the bearing. It’s a completely new knuckle. Take a good look at it deceptive video

[@dstubby82]

Long story short. Pay the extra $50-$100, replace the whole hub and knuckle assy.

[@kodys_corolla]

Couldn’t you just replace the whole thing?

[@DicksonMulamata]

I am not on the same page after watching this ,i have moved

[@audreymeschkuleit3466]

DO YOU NEED A NEW HUB?

[@tamle3132]

Replace it better than repair it 😢

[@amalabdelmjid411]

🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦

[@OwenMunday-p4e]

..

[@ir0nm0nkey123]

Ok I don’t have this kind of tools, so I’m just gonna buy the whole assembly 🥹🥹

[@gmoama3603]

Bla, bla, bla, blaaa...

[@smokemyjohnson6755]

Very helpful vid!