Rear Wheel Bearing

[rjcdani]

I need to replace a rear wheel bearing for my 2004 Rav4 Cruiser ACA23R the question I have, can I simply replace the bearing or do you have to change the whole hub? as all I can find for sale is the complete hub with the bearing. I presume you can simply remove the bearing itself and replace that without needing the whole hub! has anyone done that?

Would anyone have the diagram for the rear bearing? I may be able to work it out from that...

Cheers

[trentmeyer23]

By the time you pay the labour to have it pressed off or buy the specialist tools required(press, press adapters etc.), it will be cheaper to buy the hub/bearing assembly.

[Michael Lamers]

I had to change a noisey rear left bearing. There are a few questions and answers on this thread: http://au.toyotaownersclub.com/forums/topic/55681-rav4-rear-bearing-removal/?tab=comments#comment-567884

I couldn't loosen the retaining nut despite trying all of the suggestions. I was lucky, took it to the mechanic next door to my work, he supplied and fitted a new one for $265. Considering the Toyota dealership wanted over $500, I was pretty happy.

The Toyota dealer said it was a 1 hour 15 minute job. Search Youtube and you'll find a 17 minute video. I reckon I would have had it done in 30 to 40 minutes - if I could have got the effing nut off.

Let us know what you do.

Edited January 13, 2018 by Michael Lamers