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:
• 19mm Socket
• 21mm Socket
• Press
• Pliers
• Snap Ring Pliers
• 3/8 Inch Impact Gun
• Safety Glasses
• Hammer
• Wheel Chocks

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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.

[AmeriFanPicker]

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

[franceuxleseuf]

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.

[lackpot]

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

[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.

[thebritishhippie]

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.

[jamesyoung]

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

[christ]

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.

[jbob]

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 😊

[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.

[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

[jayak]

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

[phatlee]

Reusing clips saves editing time. Nice job!

[simply_the_dev]

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.

[shanehaydock]

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

[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.

[unclenuckle]

Excellent demonstration. I wish you were my mechanic.

[johnhughes]

Brilliantly done. Excellent video footage.

[StillElias]

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