I've had both front wheel bearings replaced on my '03 V8 4Runner.
Wheel Bearing??
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I've had both front wheel bearings replaced on my '03 V8 4Runner.
aha2988
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your first post on this forum was to correct someone's post from 4 years ago? Even though they corrected themselves a few posts later lol...
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Mesofluk
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Hey all, hoping for a quick reply. Just had the front axles changed out and now the day later I'm getting a clicking sound. It sounds like a little rock stuck in my tire. The sounds coming from the drivers front tire. Is this an install issue when the axles got changed out or a bearing issue.
Thanks
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nevada
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i have yet to actually work on one, so I cant verify. but my parts system shows a HUB style bearing for the REAR also.
has anyone on here ever changed a REAR bearing, and can confirm or refute this?
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Mesofluk
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So I found out what the clucking sound is, lol it was the rear. Before I took it back to the shop I checked the rear out. Look what I found..... Turns out that trail I was on today had a left over sled track spike that my tire wanted to take home.
I threw a plug in it
boondoggle
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Someone else already revived this thread from the dead so I'm carrying it on.
My 2004 has a whup whup whup that sounds like it's coming from the drivers side rear.
Who has done a rear bearing replacement on one of these? I checked with the stealership and they want $850. $450 for the part(s) and the rest labor. They're on crack. The service writer didn't know diddly squat about the part.
Checked with the independent guy I go to and he quoted $500. Going to go by on Friday so he can diagnose. He said they don't go out often and seemed surprised. At this point I'm hoping it's not something else back there.
My 2004 has a whup whup whup that sounds like it's coming from the drivers side rear.
Who has done a rear bearing replacement on one of these? I checked with the stealership and they want $850. $450 for the part(s) and the rest labor. They're on crack. The service writer didn't know diddly squat about the part.
Checked with the independent guy I go to and he quoted $500. Going to go by on Friday so he can diagnose. He said they don't go out often and seemed surprised. At this point I'm hoping it's not something else back there.
just my .02, but saying the bearings are a lifelong part is not correct. It has to do with environment. Both my fronts went out at 110k, started hearing a hum between 30-40mph and my techs took a look at it and found out both were bad. I think the hot/cold of MN could have something to do with it, just like other parts of our vehicles in MN. Those extremes can be a killer, especially when it is 35 degrees here one day, 70 the next, and -5 less than 2 weeks later (its happened!)
Jeremy556
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I have on a Tacoma, which is very similar, other than the drum brake. You need a press and a SST (or make your own) to press the bearing over the axle shaft.
nevada
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yeh, that's how my 85 is. but according to the pic I posted above, the 06 is different. its a complete unit, that looks like it bolts in place.I have on a Tacoma, which is very similar, other than the drum brake. You need a press and a SST (or make your own) to press the bearing over the axle shaft.
That looks just like I remember it on my 95 Tacoma. I remember pressing the axle out of the old bearing to be the easy part. Pressing the new bearing in was easy too, but pressing the axle back through the new bearing was troublesome. It kept pushing the new bearing back out of the housing. I eventually got it seated correctly but it took some redneck engineering.
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Hey, I could use your all's help. I'm buying a 2006 V6 4WD 4Runner with 83K on it, but the dealership says the rear wheel bearings need to be replaced. Me driving the vehicle off the lot is contingent upon them fixing the bearings.
Will the rear wheel bearings going bad have a domino effect on anything else in the drivertrain/suspension? What else should I look for, or ask for when I see their service record on this repair?
Hey, I could use your all's help. I'm buying a 2006 V6 4WD 4Runner with 83K on it, but the dealership says the rear wheel bearings need to be replaced. Me driving the vehicle off the lot is contingent upon them fixing the bearings.
Will the rear wheel bearings going bad have a domino effect on anything else in the drivertrain/suspension? What else should I look for, or ask for when I see their service record on this repair?
Please help!
Can someone take a look at my 4th gen 4runner in this video and tell me if its the wheel bearing? I have already changed the lower ball joint and the sway bar link.
You dnt hear the noise on every tire rotation. Only over bumps. And i cant hear anything notcieable driving at high speeds on the freeway. Please and thank you. Here is the link
https://youtu.be/GdQB5091yR8
Can someone take a look at my 4th gen 4runner in this video and tell me if its the wheel bearing? I have already changed the lower ball joint and the sway bar link.
You dnt hear the noise on every tire rotation. Only over bumps. And i cant hear anything notcieable driving at high speeds on the freeway. Please and thank you. Here is the link
https://youtu.be/GdQB5091yR8
benztech82
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This noise over bumps could even be a loose heat shield on the catalitic converter. Otherwise I would be looking at suspension, backing shield for the brakes. Bearing will give you howling noise and it will change with accelerating and turning. Was there any work done recently? Before the noise started?
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I'm heading to pick up my 2005 4x4 v6 4runner from the dealer to fix what I thought was the front left wheel bearing. They said it was the rear left. Odd, as there was vibration in steering wheel, pedals and dashboard at 47mph.. less noise on left curves at speed.
They are covering the costs as it was a new/used purchase last week.
EDIT> Quiet as can be now with rear replaced. I never would have guessed. There is still a tick tick from the front left at slow speed, so might be something in the tire or who knows what.
They are covering the costs as it was a new/used purchase last week.
EDIT> Quiet as can be now with rear replaced. I never would have guessed. There is still a tick tick from the front left at slow speed, so might be something in the tire or who knows what.
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If anyone is looking for a front wheel bearing, I have a new assembly that has been packed with synthetic grease which you can purchase from here. https://www.ebay.com/itm/4Runner-Ta...ub-Bearing-Assembly-4x4-with-ABS/112643309394
I would recommend replacing the hub to avoid premature bearing failure. I never believed it until I replaced it on my own. Make sure the outer seal (in between of bearing and hub) is installed.
A few weeks ago, I replaced my front wheel bearing and noticed that the outer side of the bearing dried up and caused it to fail. It's now 130000 miles since new. I've never driven it in deep water or mud. The outer seal is totally corroded too. Dirt and grime definitely will cause it to fail prematurely. If you guys drive your car in deep mud or water, corrosion can set it and shorten your car's bearing.
I would recommend replacing the hub to avoid premature bearing failure. I never believed it until I replaced it on my own. Make sure the outer seal (in between of bearing and hub) is installed.
A few weeks ago, I replaced my front wheel bearing and noticed that the outer side of the bearing dried up and caused it to fail. It's now 130000 miles since new. I've never driven it in deep water or mud. The outer seal is totally corroded too. Dirt and grime definitely will cause it to fail prematurely. If you guys drive your car in deep mud or water, corrosion can set it and shorten your car's bearing.
