How To Change a Front Wheel Bearing | Toyota Prius Wheel Bearing Replacement

[@ybyang3682]

Great video!! Thank you. I just replaced my front driver side bearing/hub on my 2008 Prius, 178,000 miles (original owner) without much difficulties. The notch on the center axle nut needs to be bent back prior to unscrew it otherwise you will damage it!!! I took the knuckle/hub assembly to a local Napa automotive store and had them press the hub out without any problems ($20 fee, well worth it :-)). The airplane departing "noise" from the front left hub is totally gone after replacing the bearing/hub. This Prius is really trouble free for us, except pumping fuel, replacing two set of tires twice, regular oil changes, one ATF change, one coolant change and one set of spark plugs. I am still getting over 50mpg overall on this car. All our current cars are Toyota hybrid, two Prius (2008 and 2017) and one Camry hybrid (2020).

[@CodesandCoffee]

Hey Yubo Yang. Thanks for the FeedBack!!! Great Job!! That’s Awesome, & Welcome to the Codes and Coffee Family!, Always happy to help.. I totally agree Prius are Great eco friendly, treat them good and you will get 10 Fold back! I will Pin 📌 your comment for our future viewers and CAC Fam(s) Drop a LIKEE & SUBB 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻. thanks Again 🚙 💨 🏪🛠🧰

[@TheAxecutioner]

2023 and your video has saved my bacon for a 3rd time. This time I bought an expensive wheel bearing and I’m hoping to get more than 3 or 4 years out of it. Many thanks guys, many thanks 🙏🏻

[@hjeffwallace]

I did it! Thanks for the video. Mine went 180,000 on the originals. The rears went at 150,000. I was able to pull the hub with 15 hits of a small sledge hammer. I clamped 3 pipe clamps (for woodworking) in the knuckle. The 3 chunks of pipe was enough mass to help stabilize the knuckle. Then I help a sledge over the hub bearing, slapping it with another hammer.

[@CodesandCoffee]

Jeff Wallace Hey Thank You for the Feedback!, That’s Great!!! Always happy to know my Vlog helped you out!! You’re welcome!! 180k and the rear 150k in the rears wow!!, that’s like literally unheard off!! You must live far away from a salty ocean and the winter weather “No Rust States”?!? Up here in New England having all season including Winter and being really close to the ocean plays a huge role in UnderCarriages getting excessively Rusty and making much more difficult on Dismantling!! And Hammering our Bolts, Rotors, and everything els in between haha Thanks Again Jeff for the Info and Support to the Channel 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@jeffhartwig5283]

I’ll be replacing my passenger side wheel bearing on my 2008 base Prius, 258,000 miles. I’ve owned this car since 2012, second owner. The thing is bullet proof and seems hard to kill. Replaced original plugs at 225,000 and was still getting 46mpg, replaced serpentine belt at that time also and found no cracks in it... best little car I’ve ever owned. We now have 7 Prius in our extended family!

[@CodesandCoffee]

Jeff Hartwig Hey Jeff, that’s Awesome!!! Haha we don’t have many that come in with too many issues, just typical wear and tear maintenance on them. 7 Prius’s wow ?!? That’s great to hear!! They sure are a sold car!! Thank you for your Feed Back, and Let us know the success on your wheel bearing replacement! As always thanks again and leave us A LIKE & SUBB if my Vlog was able to help!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Good Luck Jeff

[@leonardplanckiii998]

Hello 👋 I was interested in a 2007 249500 miles it needs wheel bearings, rotors and brakes. It has the following codes b1271,b1650,c1241,c1256,c1300,c1532. Would this car be easy to work on ?

[@jameshilyer1640]

Changed one of my front wheel bearings today and knocking out the bearing was a b_tch! My buddy applied heat to the unit and it came out pretty quick. New bearing is so smooth now. Thanks again for your clip!

[@CodesandCoffee]

James Hilyer Hey James!!! Hahaha gotta love that heat! Always gets the Jakob Done, quicker and easier! Especially up here we have 5-6 months of winters and not too far from the Ocean! So we have Lots n Lots of RUST! That’s great news, happy to hear my vlog was able to help, and your repair was a Success!! Thanks again for your Feed back and Sharing James! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😎

[@pops8975]

I like the positive attitude despite what looks like a pain in the butt!!! I’ll remember to whistle and sing while I work and applaud every success! Thanks guys!

[@CodesandCoffee]

Luke Buyak , Thank You for both your Feedback & Support!! From us to you, you’re welcome Luke Buyak & Thanks Again!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@billsmith5166]

Pretty smooth goin until the wheel bearing. I decided to change everything and it was a SOB! I had 3 hours in getting the joint nuts off, an hour getting the inner and outer separated, and around another 4 getting the bearing out. I was going to do the other side but I think I'm going to hit a bridge instead. Worst repair job I ever undertook. Best wishes and thanks for the video you guys!

[@tjansson8481]

208,000 miles on my 2007 Prius with original hubs and traction battery. I'm in salty NE NJ. Get 46+ mpg, 48 if I really try. Just gas, oil and tires. Will be doing hubs, rotors and brakes this month. Great car!

[@CodesandCoffee]

Thank you for your FeedBack. Right On 👍🏼👍🏼. Amazing upkeep 🚙💨 🚗 💨

[@CodesandCoffee]

James Hilyer Hey James!!! Hahaha gotta love that heat! Always gets the Jakob Done, quicker and easier! Especially up here we have 5-6 months of winters and not too far from the Ocean! So we have Lots n Lots of RUST! That’s great news, happy to hear my vlog was able to help, and your repair was a Success!! Thanks again for your Feed back and Sharing James! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😎

[@andrewandrew1965]

Great video - good light, good camera angles to show everything - thanks, I just subscribed!

[@CodesandCoffee]

andrewandrew1965 Hey Andrew Thank you for the positive compliments and feedback! We greatly appreciate it and try our best to help out our viewers with their nightmare repairs for years to come!! Thanks Again!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@CodesandCoffee]

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[@GRAVESGGS]

aluminum doesnt rust. what you have there is galvanic corrosion. its what happens when two disimilar metal come into contact. the aluminum has its own natural protection to this, but its negated when its outer layer is scratched exposing fresh metal and then coming into contact with steel.

[@MauroMoreiraBR]

A friend gave me a 2008 Prius with 300 k miles, I will replace this bearings by myself, this car is awesome, but I used to hated it before drive it. I wish I can buy one with fewer mileage. This car is so cool, no alternator, no starter, maybe no AC compressor, with a power converter you have a mobile powerful electricity generator.

[@CodesandCoffee]

Hey Mauro Moreira Thanks for your Feedback. Haha that’s friggin awesome!! 😎 enjoy it. I’ve heard nothing but great things too. I’m sure if you keep your eye on the Prize you’ll have a newer one in no time 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 And nothings better than FREE.99 👌🏻

[@iwonakowalska5638]

Good lesson, in my work shop guys say it takes them a few hours to replace 1 piece so I will tell them not to f..ck customers

[@leonardplanckiii998]

I was interested in a 2007 249500 miles it needs wheel bearings, rotors and brakes. It has the following codes b1271,b1650,c1241,c1256,c1300,c1532. Would this car be easy to work on ?

[@cvedeler]

I'm changing my 2008 Prius wheel bearings this weekend. I have 305,000 miles on mine and they are finally making noise.

[@CodesandCoffee]

Thank You for your Feedback, and WOWZERS that’s awesome!! Good Luck and let us know your success.👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 Pro Tip: spraying Liquid Wrench, or WD40 (The More The Merrier) on the bolts you’ll be removing ahead of time, is always very helpful. Let them soak for a solid 15-30 minutes.

[@jmoyer885]

just did this same way but having a shop don't you have a press just curious

[@CodesandCoffee]

Hey J Mover, Thank you; for your FeedBack. Yes we do have a few “ C Clamp Presses, for our lighter vehicles and a Full Press for our heavy SUV’s, Trucks & Dully’s) However we make Vlogs for every tech including the “weekend-ders, drive way warriors with A Vise, WD40, Hammer, limited tools etc. Thanks Again, Drop a SUB & LIKEE 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 if my Vlog(s) were able to help you.

[@jameshilyer1640]

Great video and thank you for posting it! I'm getting ready to install a wheel bearing on my Prius after watching this video.

[@CodesandCoffee]

James Hilyer Hey James! Thank you for your Feedback we greatly appreciate it. I’m happy my repair vlog was able to help you!! Good Luck & let us know how your Install goes!!! Please Like & SUBB For more vlogs in the future! Thanks Again 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@TheAxecutioner]

Guys, quick question.... the bolt that you are working on at 30:46, the one on the end of the tie rod. That nut & thread spun on me like, I had to put tension on it (with a floor jack) to get it thread & not just spin while the nut was only half way on. Is that a problem? I did get it to tighten back to its original spot, but i was freaked out when the nut started turning the threaded end. Your advice would be greatly appreciated. also thanks so much for this video !!

[@CodesandCoffee]

Bradyn Austin Hey, Thanks for your feedback! Oh the last bolt we tightened, if you were able to catch it; we had a wrench on the bottom of the bolt and tightened the top but with the Torque Gun. (Because if not it will spin together). Nothing wrong with having a local shop double check it for safety purposes of course! However it sounds like you did a great job!! Now if you’re talking about the nut at the inner end of the tie rod that could be part of your alignment, so if your cars pulls or drives funny I do suggest having your alignment re adjusted! You’re welcome for the video, and thanks again! Please Drop a LIKE SUBB if we were able to help!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@CodesandCoffee]

Bradyn Austin sorry just realized I had a typo. I had responded with Oh the last bolt we tightened, if you were able to catch it; we had a wrench on the bottom of the bolt and tightened the top but with the Torque Gun. (Because if not it will spin together). What I meant to say we had applied pressure with our Hand pushing upward on the bottom of the tie rod and tightened the top nut with the Torque Gun. ( because it not it will spin together) so yes you having to use a jack was fine. Now I will still double check the tie rod to make sure yours is A Ok! because if you had to apply a lot of pressure, you want to make sure that tie rod is in working condition and doesn’t need to be replaced.

[@TheAxecutioner]

Thanks! You just answered my question perfectly !!

[@bigdawggg8633]

I didnt know Raymond from everybody loves Raymond was filming car videos.😁

[@CodesandCoffee]

Big Dawggg Hahahaha you’re hilarious! Thank you for your feedback, little do you Raymond has hobby’s too lol! 👋🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@ronrupke6386]

Wondering from anyone here about whether you think my bearing is the issue. Once car is driven about 6 miles it makes a squeaking noise when I turn right on city streets. It disappears after five seconds or less after driving straight. Usually happens after braking and then turning to the right. Doesn’t happen first thing in the morning when car is cold until I’ve gone about 6 miles on city street.

[@CodesandCoffee]

Hey Ronrupke6386 Thank you for your Feedback. (Unfortunately I don’t have your vehicle in my shop), so I will start off with the basics, I Will Share Some Tips & Tricks. A clear indication that a Wheel Bearing needs to be changed will be as follows Beginning stages; You will hear a light Humming and or Growling sounds at “Highway Speeds” at or Greater than 55Mph. And or turning on and off exits you’ll also hear a “Woo woo woo woo woo woo woo” Turning to the right can indicate it’s your right wheel bearing. Turning to the left can indicate your left wheel bearing. Intermediate Stage; You will hear a Growling at inner “City Speeds” at or Greater than 30mph Turning not so much. Bad Stage; You will hear a Deep Growling “Practically any Speeds” at or Greater than 10Mph If you safely raise your vehicle on a lift and spin each wheel, the Best you can physically; -you want to hear a distinct growling as well.”just to narrow down the bad wheel bearing. Now this Ghost Squeak -squeaking coming and going, when turning right on city streets and then disappearing on low speed in a straight travel. Diagnose the following: Sounds like suspension links Inner Tie Rod Outer Tie Rod Upper Control Arm Lower Control Arm I’ll go on a limb a say to double check Front Brakes and rotors and or calipers Alignment (if your also pulls either direction) So it can be one or a number of those I just named. Easiest thing for you to do, Go to a local mechanic and have them do a full inspection of the parts I mentioned, it will rule them out and it should be Free inspection or $25 at the most. Good Luck & Thanks again, if my Vlog helped you out please Drop a LIKE 👍🏻 👍🏻 & SUBB

[@CodesandCoffee]

Hey Ronrupke6386 Thank you for your Feedback. (Unfortunately I don’t have your vehicle in my shop), so I will start off with the basics, I Will Share Some Tips & Tricks. A clear indication that a Wheel Bearing needs to be changed will be as follows Beginning stages; You will hear a light Humming and or Growling sounds at “Highway Speeds” at or Greater than 55Mph. And or turning on and off exits you’ll also hear a “Woo woo woo woo woo woo woo” Turning to the right can indicate it’s your right wheel bearing. Turning to the left can indicate your left wheel bearing. Intermediate Stage; You will hear a Growling at inner “City Speeds” at or Greater than 30mph Turning not so much. Bad Stage; You will hear a Deep Growling “Practically any Speeds” at or Greater than 10Mph If you safely raise your vehicle on a lift and spin each wheel, the Best you can physically; -you want to hear a distinct growling as well.”just to narrow down the bad wheel bearing. Now this Ghost Squeak -squeaking coming and going, when turning right on city streets and then disappearing on low speed in a straight travel. Diagnose the following: Sounds like suspension links Inner Tie Rod Outer Tie Rod Upper Control Arm Lower Control Arm I’ll go on a limb a say to double check Front Brakes and rotors and or calipers Alignment (if your also pulls either direction) So it can be one or a number of those I just named. Easiest thing for you to do, Go to a local mechanic and have them do a full inspection of the parts I mentioned, it will rule them out and it should be Free inspection or $25 at the most. Good Luck & Thanks again, if my Vlog helped you out please Drop a LIKE 👍🏻 👍🏻 & SUBB

[@jammerp226]

Great work, great attitude, great filming!

[@CodesandCoffee]

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[@federicorios4607]

Mine just failed with 190.000 miles any brand of barings you can recommend to me?

[@CodesandCoffee]

Federico Rios thanks for your Feedback. Wow 190k that’s awesome. These are the 3 from best pick down to moderate. Considering Quality, Warranty, Price, Durability, Longevity, 1. Toyota Dealer Part 2. Toyota also makes Denso Japanese part 3. AC Delco

[@lesforster841]

Thanks for a great video but some torque setting would be good please.

[@CodesandCoffee]

Les Forster Thanks for your feedback Happy to hear our video helped you out! However with the torque spec can be found on google Toyota Prius front wheel bearing torque specs. We assume ZERO. Liability with your torque specification so I found this for you From Toyota Manufacturers Wheel Bearing Torque Spec 15 to 20 ft. lbs. If doing it your self; with no more than 15 to 20 ft. lbs. of torque while rotating the wheel to make sure the bearings are seated. The adjustment nut is then loosened 1/6 to 1/4 turn, and locked in place with a new cotter pin. Thanks Again and Good Luck 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@paulgraham6353]

Fortunately there is a machine shop near me and they pressed it out in a few seconds for very little money as I waited.

[@CodesandCoffee]

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[@GeorgiGeorgiev-ne9ps]

The axle nut has a notch. That's why it didn't want to come out and you didn't bent the notch

[@CodesandCoffee]

Georgi Georgiev Hey Georgi!! Thanks for the feed back. Great observation & suggestion!! You’re definitely helping out our current & future viewers with your TIP!! Thanks again!! Please leave us a LIKE & SUBB 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@benschneidercom]

heard about it, never found a video that showed it.

[@CodesandCoffee]

Ben Schneider Hey Ben, a video on what?!

[@knightdetroja]

Thank you for the video; very helpful. What brand bearing assembly did you install? How's it holding up? Have you noticed improved noise/performance? Thank you.

[@CodesandCoffee]

Knight D. Hey Knight. Total cost was About $320.00. (Part Included) We used a DealerShip Bearing, which means the price was on the highest side. However Depending on every individuals budget a bearing brand they can also be found on EBay Between $35.00 $120.00 for the Part. As for the Prius we repaired, It’s going Strong, great steering, very quite and no more roaring sounds. Dealerships will be the most expensive route however it’s both guaranteed and and comes with a manufacturers warranty!!! Thanks again for your feedback, Please leave a LIKE & SUBB!!

[@owenstokes3464]

I feel that’s misinformation on Prius bearings failing at 60-70k I have a Prius c with 360k no replacement yet and seen second gen go to 200k on originals .

[@CodesandCoffee]

You got LUCKY KIDD 🍀 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 we get several dozens.

[@CodesandCoffee]

Georgi Georgiev Hey Georgi!! Thanks for the feed back. Great observation & suggestion!! You’re definitely helping out our current & future viewers with your TIP!! Thanks again!! Please leave us a LIKE & SUBB 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@SquirrelsForAll]

Bada Bing!

[@CodesandCoffee]

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[@ryanlee6018]

great video until I saw using the hammer to hit the hammer. You should never use the hammer that way as it might chip and have debris coming flying at you.

[@CodesandCoffee]

Ryan Lee thanks for your FeedBack. In mechanics there are steps and choices including brute Force that we have to make at moments notice. We live next to the Salt Water ocean and have Tons of Harsh Salt, Sand, & Ice Melt all Winter Long that reeks havoc on Metal including our undercarriage thennnnnn Comes our nemesis Mr Rust. In warmer climates there will be less of it, and making it easier to remove parts, however it’s like 2nd nature Here in NewEngland. Hammering is necessary to get the pats loose. (Which can be dangerous for both us and the vehicle’s, there are stress points located on every car where hammering is safe to the vehicle and well, we do our best to keep our selves safe too) There is also heating up of the Stuck/Jammed parts but is more risky, heat can warp Metals and can travel and damage aluminum or even cause brake hoses and plastics to catch fire. Thank you for you Concern and always thanks for your support!! We do our best to have Entertaining, interactive, Informative & How To : Vlogs coming for our Codes and Coffee Family who come to watch leave advise and learn!! We hope to have you Join our Family by Hammering that Subscribe & Like Button if you haven’t already 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻. Thanks Again and Stay Safe During these Unprecedented Times..

[@ryanlee6018]

@@CodesandCoffee Ya thanks for your reply .i should mention .using solid brass rod instead .appreciated your hard work and sharing the video .thanks again

[@cliffdariff74]

Curious, my 2009 has some play in the steering, seems it wants to float left and right on freeway. Would this be a bearing issue?

[@CodesandCoffee]

Hey Cliff DaRiff,Thank you for your Feedback. (Now I don’t have your vehicle in my shop), so I will start off with the basics, I Will Share Some Tips & Tricks. A clear indication that a Wheel Bearing needs to be changed will be as follows Beginning stages; You will hear a light Humming and or Growling sounds at “Highway Speeds” at or Greater than 55Mph. And or turning on and off exits you’ll also hear a “Woo woo woo woo woo woo woo” Turning to the right can indicate it’s your right wheel bearing. Turning to the left can indicate your left wheel bearing. Intermediate Stage; You will hear a Growling at inner “City Speeds” at or Greater than 30mph Turning not so much. Bad Stage; You will hear a Deep Growling “Practically any Speeds” at or Greater than 10Mph If you safely raise your vehicle on a lift and spin each wheel, the Best you can physically; -you want to hear a distinct growling as well.”just to narrow down the bad wheel bearing. Now this Play -you’re having in your Steering; considering I don’t have your car in front of me, I can only assume. Sounds like suspension links Inner Tie Rod Outer Tie Rod Upper Control Arm Lower Control Arm I’ll go on a limb a say to double check Front Brakes and rotors Alignment So it can be one or a number of those I just named. Easiest thing for you to do, Go to a local mechanic and have them do a full inspection of the parts I mentioned, it will rule them out and it should be Free inspection or $25 at the most. Good Luck & Thanks again, if my Vlog helped you out please Drop a LIKE 👍🏻 👍🏻 & SUBB

[@maloosecat123]

Reply to Cliff DaRiff...I had a sway problem with my Prius and the sway bar link replacement did the trick...

[@CodesandCoffee]

Luke Buyak , Thank You for both your Feedback & Support!! From us to you, you’re welcome Luke Buyak & Thanks Again!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@kingdavid8078]

great video .. 2 things i was a little concerned about on the center axle nut arent u supposed to put some type of bend on it ? forgive me if i am wrong / 2nd thing i noticed is u didnt use any penetrating lube on the threads inside the knuckle / the hub / the axel, anything ? (isn't that necessary?)... (no offense ) this was a great learning tool .. just my concerns / correct me if i am wrong

[@myvtec79]

Good job guys 👍

[@CodesandCoffee]

rafael r Hey Rafael Thank you for your feedback and support!! Please leave a LIKE & SUBB 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 if we were able to help you!!!

[@myvtec79]

@@CodesandCoffee will do man✌. And go patriots and red Sox 😆. ....bruins and Celtics

[@CodesandCoffee]

rafael r Ha! For Sure!!! Go New England Teams!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@paulgonzales7419]

I’ve never heard of Prius front brakes needing replacement at 60-70k miles. Just saying….

[@CodesandCoffee]

Crazy huh,... could be a dud.

[@renmedia]

You dissasabled waaaay too many pieces.

[@Twoholesofman]

This guy could probably use a hydraulic press...

[@CodesandCoffee]

Christopher Bloom great observation! We have A Hydraulic Press & it works great! Our vid is “How To, DIY, other ways of getting the Job done! However Thanks for the Feedback 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@darkenheat]

speaker warning at 330

[@CodesandCoffee]

Ben Clark hahaha Nice thanks for the Feedback, great warning! ⚠️ 🎧 especially for headphone users thanks again!

[@darkenheat]

@@CodesandCoffee i learned the hard way lol

[@DavidJennett]

Didn't bend tab up on axle nut.these g guys shouldn't be working on cars

[@alirageef]

No torque specs, what a mechanic?

[@CodesandCoffee]

Thanks for your feedback We assume ZERO. Liability with your torque specification so I found this for you From Toyota Manufacturers Wheel Bearing Torque Spec 15 to 20 ft. lbs. If doing it your self; with no more than 15 to 20 ft. lbs. of torque while rotating the wheel to make sure the bearings are seated. The adjustment nut is then loosened 1/6 to 1/4 turn, and locked in place with a new cotter pin. Thanks Again 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@cmasailor]

Wasnt bad at all... why only 60K tho... my first bearings didnt go out till 150

[@CodesandCoffee]

CMAsailor Hey Thanks for the feedback! we’re not sure as to why the bearings on this models are failing so quick, however this was not the only Toyota Prius with bearing failures. We had replaced bearings on other Toyota Prius’s. 150miles sounds just about right for replacement of the bearings, especially since the Prius practically weighs nothings compared to other regular sedans. Sounds like you didn’t have much troubles replacing your bearing. If our vlog helped you helped you out and you enjoyed please drop us a LIKE & SUBB if you haven’t done so already!! And thanks again 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@maximejette7674]

60 000 or 70 000 mile on a car and that car s already ben paint...and how ever painted that car did a pour job.

[@CodesandCoffee]

Unfortunately I agree. It’s crazy what some body shops do for work. 🤷🏻‍♂️.