Assumption: This guide covers replacing a wheel bearing/hub assembly on your Camry. Repeat the same process for each corner that needs service.

🔧 Wheel Bearing / Hub Assembly - Replacement

The wheel bearing on your Camry is serviced as a complete hub assembly, not as loose bearing parts. If you hear humming, grinding, or feel play in the wheel, replacing the hub assembly is the correct repair.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate | Estimated Time: 2-4 hours per wheel

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⚠️ Safety & Precautions

• Lift the car on level ground and support it with jack stands. Never work under a car held up only by a jack.
• If working on a front wheel, the steering knuckle and brake components are heavy. Keep fingers clear when separating parts.
• If your Camry has an electronic parking brake on the rear, disable it before starting. This model typically does not use one, but confirm before rear brake work.
• Use caution with rusted fasteners. Penetrating oil may help, but do not hammer on the axle threads.
• Battery disconnect is not required for this repair.

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🔧 Required Tools

You'll need the following tools for this repair:

• Floor jack (rated 3-ton minimum)
• Jack stands (rated for vehicle weight)
• Wheel chocks
• Safety glasses
• Nitrile gloves
• 21mm lug wrench or socket
• Breaker bar
• Torque wrench
• 10mm socket
• 12mm socket
• 14mm socket
• 17mm socket
• 19mm socket
• Ratchet
• Extension set
• Impact driver or impact wrench
• Flat-blade screwdriver
• Rubber mallet
• Hammer
• Penetrating oil
• Wire hanger or brake caliper hook
• Bearing/hub puller set (specialty)
• Seal puller (specialty)
• Anti-seize compound

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🔩 Required Parts

HowToo sells all the parts you need for this repair:

• Wheel bearing / hub assembly - Qty: 1 per corner
• Axle nut - Qty: 1 per corner
• ABS wheel speed sensor retaining clip - Qty: 1 if damaged
• Brake caliper bracket bolts - Qty: 2 if replaced
• Brake cleaner - Qty: 1 can

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📋 Before You Begin

• Park on level ground.
• Set the parking brake.
• Chock the opposite wheels.
• Break the lug nuts loose before lifting the car.
• Loosen the axle nut slightly before raising the vehicle if doing a front wheel bearing.
• Do not fully remove the axle nut until the wheel is in the air.

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🔨 Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these steps in order:

Step 1: Raise and secure the vehicle

• Use a floor jack to lift the corner you are servicing.
• Support the car with jack stands placed at the proper lift points.
• Remove the wheel with a 21mm lug wrench or socket.

Step 2: Remove the brake assembly

• Use a 14mm socket to remove the caliper bolts.
• Hang the caliper with a wire hanger or brake caliper hook.
• Use a 17mm socket to remove the caliper bracket bolts.
• Remove the brake rotor. If stuck, use a rubber mallet and light taps.

Step 3: Disconnect the ABS sensor if equipped

• Use a 10mm socket to remove the ABS sensor bolt if it blocks hub removal.
• Carefully free the sensor wire from its clips.
• Do not pull on the sensor wire.

Step 4: Remove the axle nut and separate the axle

• Use a breaker bar and the correct socket for the axle nut to remove it fully.
• Push the axle inward by hand.
• If stuck, use a rubber mallet to tap the axle end lightly.
• Protect the threads before tapping.

Step 5: Remove the hub assembly

• Use a 14mm socket to remove the hub-to-knuckle bolts from the back side.
• Use a bearing/hub puller set (specialty) if the hub is seized in the knuckle.
• Work the assembly out carefully without damaging the knuckle or axle.

Step 6: Install the new hub assembly

• Clean the mounting surface with brake cleaner.
• Install the new hub assembly by hand first.
• Use a 14mm socket to tighten the hub bolts.
• Torque the hub bolts to 64 Nm (47 ft-lbs).
• Reinstall the axle into the hub.
• Install a new axle nut and snug it by hand.

Step 7: Reassemble the brakes

• Reinstall the brake rotor.
• Use a 17mm socket to reinstall the caliper bracket.
• Torque the caliper bracket bolts to 107 Nm (79 ft-lbs).
• Reinstall the caliper using a 14mm socket.
• Torque the caliper slide bolts to 34 Nm (25 ft-lbs).

Step 8: Torque the axle nut and finish up

• Lower the car enough so the wheel cannot turn.
• Use a torque wrench to tighten the axle nut.
• Torque the axle nut to 235 Nm (173 ft-lbs).
• Reinstall the wheel and tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern.
• Torque the lug nuts to 103 Nm (76 ft-lbs).

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✅ After Repair

• Pump the brake pedal before moving the car.
• Check that the wheel spins freely and has no wobble.
• Test drive slowly and listen for noise.
• Recheck axle nut and lug nut torque after the test drive.
• If the ABS light stays on, scan for codes and inspect the wheel speed sensor wiring.

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💰 DIY vs Shop Cost

Shop Cost: $350-$700 per wheel (parts + labor)

DIY Cost: $90-$220 per wheel (parts only)

You Save: $260-$480 by doing it yourself!

Shop labor rates vary but typically run $100-$150/hour. This repair takes a shop approximately 2-4 hours.

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