Assumption: This is the front wheel bearing/hub assembly on your Tacoma. The front bearing is replaced as a complete hub unit.

🔧 Wheel Bearing - Front Hub Replacement

The front wheel bearing on your Tacoma is not serviced as a loose bearing. You replace the entire hub assembly, then reinstall the brake parts and wheel. If you meant the rear wheel bearing, that procedure is different.

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

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⚠️ Safety & Precautions

• Support the truck with jack stands; never rely on a jack alone.
• Use wheel chocks on the opposite wheels.
• Do not let the brake caliper hang by the hose.
• Protect the ABS sensor wire and connector from damage.
• No battery disconnect is required.

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🔧 Required Tools

You'll need the following tools for this repair:

• Floor jack (rated 3-ton minimum)
• Jack stands
• Wheel chocks
• Safety glasses
• Mechanic gloves
• 21mm socket
• 19mm socket
• 17mm socket
• 12mm socket
• Ratchet
• Breaker bar
• Torque wrench
• Bungee cord
• Rubber mallet
• Flat-blade screwdriver
• Trim clip tool
• Penetrating oil
• Wire brush

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🔩 Required Parts

HowToo sells all the parts you need for this repair:

• Front wheel hub bearing assembly - Qty: 1 per side
• Brake cleaner - Qty: 1 can

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📋 Before You Begin

• Park on level ground and set the parking brake.
• Loosen the lug nuts before lifting the truck.
• Turn the steering wheel to give yourself more working room.

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🔨 Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these steps in order:

Step 1: Lift the truck and remove the wheel

• Use a 21mm socket and breaker bar to loosen the lug nuts.
• Raise the truck with a floor jack and support it with jack stands.
• Remove the lug nuts and wheel.

Step 2: Remove the brake caliper and bracket

• Use a 17mm socket to remove the caliper bracket bolts.
• Remove the caliper and bracket together, then hang it with a bungee cord.
• Torque on reassembly: 101 Nm (75 ft-lbs) for the caliper bracket bolts.
• Do not let the brake hose stretch.

Step 3: Remove the rotor

• Pull the rotor off.
• If stuck, tap it gently with a rubber mallet.

Step 4: Free the ABS sensor wire

• Use a trim clip tool to release any wire clips.
• Unplug the ABS sensor connector carefully.
• Do not tug on the wire.

Step 5: Remove the hub bolts

• Use a 17mm socket to remove the hub mounting bolts from the back of the knuckle.
• Apply penetrating oil first if the bolts are rusty.
• Torque on reassembly: 127 Nm (94 ft-lbs) for the hub bolts.

Step 6: Remove the old hub assembly

• Pull the hub assembly straight out.
• If it is seized, tap around the hub flange with a rubber mallet.
• Clean the mounting surface with a wire brush.

Step 7: Install the new hub assembly

• Position the new hub assembly in place.
• Start all bolts by hand, then tighten with a 17mm socket.
• Torque to 127 Nm (94 ft-lbs).
• Reconnect the ABS sensor and secure the wire in the clips.

Step 8: Reinstall the rotor, caliper, and wheel

• Install the rotor.
• Reinstall the caliper bracket with a 17mm socket.
• Torque to 101 Nm (75 ft-lbs).
• Install the wheel and hand-tighten the lug nuts with a 21mm socket.
• Lower the truck and torque the lug nuts to 113 Nm (83 ft-lbs) in a star pattern.

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✅ After Repair

• Spin the wheel by hand and make sure it turns smoothly.
• Start the truck and confirm the ABS light stays off.
• Test-drive slowly and listen for noise.
• Recheck lug nut torque after the road test.

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💰 DIY vs Shop Cost

Shop Cost: $350-$650 per side (parts + labor)

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

You Save: $260-$430 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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