How to check a wheel bearing

[@WallaceGneiss]

This “channel” is one of KZbin’s brightest gems. I love it. Keep up the awesome content!!

[@iTzDaNiiLo]

Indeed it is!! I just found this channel like 20 minutes ago and I'm already loving it. Subbed within minutes of the first video I found of this channel

[@SeanPopify]

I can see a Bob Ross-type shirt... Peter's face and "Have a good day, my friend" printed on it.

[@ega0117]

“Hello my friend and welcome to Tie-yoda Main-ten-nutz KZbin Channel!”

[@matthenderson]

Perfectly nicely my friend.

[@bubba4072]

🤣 That would be great!

[@AH-st1my]

I love your no nonsense approach to vehicle inspection. Keep up the great work Peter.

[@brianbumgardner8704]

I think that's what makes him so good, his no nonsense approach to his trade.

[@mbs5328]

Good one. Thank you for pointing out the difference between checking a front wheel bearing and a rear wheel bearing.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Peter, He forgot to put armor on his wheel bearings ;-) Having said that, lets give the owner a round of applause for not painting his alloys black.

[@boforgault3212]

Thanks for this. I am glad to see what to look for in checking the bearings. I now understand

[@jimcharb4230]

Muscle Peter,... rips the truck right off the lift!

[@FredTheLutinoCocatiel]

Better yet tears the whole wheel off the truck 🙈 Sorry my friend 😃

[@bradley4294]

I'm always learning something new from your channel, thank you Peter... be safe

[@paulparoma]

"The Wheel Bearing." A new off-Broadway play by Peter.

[@josephgonzales3857]

Thank you Peter I learned something new today on going to check mine

[@SammyEddie]

Thank you for the information!!!

[@areadership3306]

You are absolutely my new favorite you tube mechanic. I appreciate your delivery but more than that your explanation of systems & eye for detail. If only you had customers with DEEP pockets & high mileage fj80's I would have found educational Nirvana. Thank you for your uploads.

[@Offshore1977]

I hope he hires you too. I wish you were here in Orlando. I would take all my cars to you.

[@johnhanks7782]

People say there are no honest good mechanics anymore , I disagree and you are an example that I hope amplifies …Have a great Day My Friend.

[@user-ne3ze4zz7r]

Peter thanks for another really wonderful video! I learn a lot from you!

[@michaelbrennan7148]

Thank you for posting Peter.. Very helpful. Not so easy to do bearing work without proper tools. Some auto supply stores will loan tools.

[@JP-xd5oz]

My friend thank you , great camera angles, peace out!

[@frdwd6]

Thanks Peter! That was so easy to understand.

[@jmleon92]

Amazing video as always. So much information. You should consider a patreon or some subscription site. I'm willing to bet many people would donate to keep you going or even buy merchandise to support you.

[@mikeschoolcraft21]

I wish I could find a guy like you near Raleigh. I have 2 Toyota’s. I had to replace both front at 50k on my 2010 Tacoma. I had the seals in the rear of my 2000 Tacoma.

[@chadwalsh4897]

I had (almost) the same exact truck, same color, 4WD, manual trans. Maybe a year or two newer. One day I got off the highway and the wheel completely stopped rolling, it was like my axle was out of place. What ended up happening was one of the bolts fell out of the caliper and the caliper was blocking the wheel from turning. I got so lucky because there was a mechanic's shop across the 4 lane road, so I threw the truck in reverse, backed up through a parking lot and pulled up to the mechanics shop backwards. Tacoma #Gang

[@robertoortiz447]

O damn thanks a lot Peter will do that to my truck

[@anavan7]

Great vid thx! Btw those are kumho road venture at51 tires. Very good ratings on that one. Just replacing mine but going for a slightly more aggressive Dextero AT DAT 1 tire.

[@tacoman864]

Where are you from originally? Your the best in my opinion on KZbin with toyotas

[@jimrossabrena7955]

I've learned so many things within the past 6 hours 🤩

[@sallyfox3445]

Love your accent Peter. Great Chanel 👌

[@rockbay79]

My day is never complete without viewing a video from Toyota-Maintenance. I drive a Toyota Tacoma SR 4X4 truck and learn so much from viewing this channel. However, I have a quick question. I would think that it would be best to replace both front wheel bearings at the same time if finances allow for it, correct?

[@litoloco4fish]

Thank you brother!!🤙🏽🤙🏽❤ very useful content

[@tylerpuckett3432]

Peter - I love your videos! Thank you!

[@mikemike388]

Another great quality video!

[@ega0117]

Now that you identified the problem (front right passenger side) now show us how to fix it and tell us the cost including labor. Thank you 🙏 and praise

[@rightlanehog3151]

As Peter explained, he has to have TIME to actually shoot the video while completing the customer's repair in a timely and businesslike manner. If he is unable to record this specific repair, I believe his video archive will probably contain a recording of a similar service procedure.

[@ega0117]

@@rightlanehog3151 my message was just for encouragement only.

[@Mr2pint]

That's pretty extreme wear 👍

[@Terry-ww9tr]

Are you going to post the bearing replacement video?

[@70Marc]

If ones gone on front for example, do both fronts. It's like brakes. Do in pairs.

[@70Marc]

Robert Burley you must be real dumb. Just change the one bad brake pad if the other one still has life in it. I was talking about... never mind. Please keep doing your own maintenance, twice as much as needed. 😂

[@arneldobumatay3702]

I had a 92 VW Passat left front wheel bearing fail and replaced. 3 months later, the right bearing went out. 😫

[@70Marc]

Robert Burley, you just keep showing your stupidity every time you write something. I'd try explaining, but you're just too stoopid!

[@arneldobumatay3702]

@Robert Burley Thanks Robert for the reply. What I failed to mentioned that it was my independent repair shop who did the repair. I don't know if they checked both sides. They did not mention replacing both left and right bearings at the same time.

[@gflores7018]

Thank you for showing that , good to know Thanks Gilbert

[@SeventhSamurai72]

Very useful video, thank you!

[@traviskrellwitz3075]

I love this guy I wish you worked for Ford we would have videos every day and maybe he could actually help them figure out how to make better products way to go brother thanks

[@kofthebaskervilles]

A common sense reminder. Great job.

[@ProPilotPete]

I hope you’re going to video replacing it. I have a 3rd gen 4Runner so it’s very similar. Thanks for sharing

[@stephensgate1]

Thank you Peter. I have a question Peter. I just bought a 2005 Lexus RX330, 53,000 miles. Only the engine oil was changed regularly, so I had all fluids replaced.....transmission , differential, front transfer case, master cylinder, power steering pump, and Radiator. Do you recommend doing anything else? She’s extremely clean, like NEW. I’m trying to make this vehicle last my wife and I because we are retired and on a fixed income. Any advice?? -Stephen, Ohio

[@rightlanehog3151]

If you change the timing belt, serpentine belt and spark plugs you will have the equivalent of a new engine under the hood. Happy trails!

[@markreynolds3850]

Thanks for sharing this information.

[@xelaju8]

When you have a bad wheel bearing do you recommend replacing the one on the other side also? Thank you for this very useful information. I like the way you explain your techniques.

[@sixstringer70]

Very good video, thanks!

[@thomasrossi31]

Great video!

[@FredTheLutinoCocatiel]

I think we will see an OTC Hub tamer in action. Have a good day my friend.

[@waynes.2983]

These second gen tacomas have bolt on wheel bearings. Just an axle nut and four bolts to replace it. No pulling bearings out or pressing them in.

[@whitetiger8652]

Thanks You! Approximately how many miles were on it?

[@brucesabatoni3410]

Thank you so much for this!

[@dararitchao8367]

Hi Peter. I would like to ask if you would recommend replacing both bearings if one side is bad?

[@flat4forlife588]

I just had a rear bearing replaced under extended warranty on my 2016 legacy. There was no play in the wheel. Just an audible humm while coasting between 30 an 40 MPH. It was probably just starting to go. A common issue on this generation of subaru. I happen to be very in tune with my cars so I know when something sounds off. Most probably would never hear the hum.

[@maximaniac7231]

Wow. Subaru STILL hasn't fixed that issue! My '05 Legacy GT had that exact same problem of humming with the rear wheel bearings. I ended up replacing both myself. I'll bet they are still using the same part on the '16's that they did on the '05!

[@flat4forlife588]

@@maximaniac7231 only 58K miles. I wouldn't be surprised if they are still using the same part, they probably produced millions upon millions.

[@greenflintriver]

I hope he hires you to fix it I want to see the repair!

[@cpt_sweettooth]

Can you make a video about the 4h engagement. Toyota says the aggressive click you hear/feel is normal. I don’t think so but what are your thoughts

[@JAMESWUERTELE]

Shift while driving in a neutral position, not spinning tires, not going around corner, not slipping on ice, while going straight only.

[@adrian-xy7zt]

Don't forget to show us how to replace the wheel bearing. Are you going to replace both ???

[@kdmq]

5:02 Is a money shot because it proves that the play is in the wheel bearing and not in the ball joint. If you get play at 12 and 6 o clock on a front wheel, it is important to check from the inside of the wheel to verify that the ball joint does not move when you pull the wheel up and down. Obviously you need to have a jack stand (or the lift arm) under the truck when you do this.

[@bkanegson]

Who are the two "thumbs down" wing nuts that don't find merit in this straight forward explanation? They must work for the stealer-ship.

[@Citizen052]

Hello Sir, I have an unrelated issue. When I depress and release the clutch pedal in my corolla, I hear a creaking noise. The noise is not always present but starts when I have used the clutch frequently in a short time period, for example, in dense traffic. It appears to come from the barrel in which the push rod slides in but I am not 100% sure. Any idea how to eliminate that noise? By the way, I really like your channel. Thank you.

[@tombryant4518]

Are you going to do the replacement video?

[@fargobrad]

What about checking for play on tie rod ends would 12 and 6 be more appropriate then 3 and 9?

[@garyaaron8425]

Thank you!

[@gregnixon1296]

How can I tell from the way the vehicle performs that I might have a bad wheel bearing?

[@maxwell8085]

Usually there will be a humming noise or some sort of noise coming from it when driving. Other than testing it by jacking it up and touching it I’m not sure what other symptoms.

[@waynes.2983]

You will here a humming that changes frequency depending on speed & load.

[@jjack6896]

Even though this is not in the manual I have done a loosen and torque the nut again and fixed the play.

[@jjack6896]

@Robert Burley very possible that one is very loose.

[@emanmoral]

Hi Peter, do you replace both sides of the wheel or just one? Thank you.

[@frdwd6]

There a bearing on each side of a wheel?

[@bobbouchee1452]

need to do one rear and one fron lol gotta love it if its not one thign its another atleast it runs good better knock on wood lol guess not shes tighter than a you know what she said my brake pads are good what could it be might buy all new rotors and pads i think it was used to haul heavy trailers and they might've warped the rotors

[@stevanrose7439]

My 12 Tacoma had a vibration that I felt in the whole truck. It was intermittent. I took it to a shop and they drove it and didn’t feel it. They thought I was crazy 😜. Now the abs brake light is on. A scanner said passengers rear has a open circuit. I replaced the speed sensor. Not it. ?????? Now what. Could it be the bearing. ???

[@cpt_sweettooth]

You’re a great!

[@melvingibson4525]

Put timken bearings wherever possible. Timken are made in USA and by far the best. They have been taken apart at high mileage and looked brand new

[@JayTdub13]

I put a Timken in my 4Runner... they’re not made in the USA anymore maybe some batches are but not what I ordered. Sad.

[@melvingibson4525]

@@JayTdub13 that's too bad. I got hubs for my Cummins truck from them that are american

[@JayTdub13]

@@melvingibson4525 yeah, it must be batch oriented or something. I was a little disappointed but I haven’t had issue with what they sent me.

[@JayTdub13]

@Robert Burley what did you call me!?

[@craigjorgensen4637]

That’s not a ball joint?

[@brianbumgardner8704]

@@RW-bt6ex ball joints are not on the column, they're on the upper and lower control arms.

[@RW-bt6ex]

@@brianbumgardner8704 yep , my bad

[@bvang09]

Thanks

[@alfredopaez9097]

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[@mscir]

What causes that? I've never seen that on any vehicle.

[@maximaniac7231]

I've replaced both front wheel bearings on my Nissan Maxima and both rears on a Subaru Legacy I used to own. I think the reason the Maxima's went bad is because of the pot hole laden commute I had with it. In the Subaru's case it's just a known failure point. Oh and btw, the only reason I knew the Maxima's were out was by doing the 12 and 6 o clock test this guy did. The car made no noise and drove fine. The Subaru started making a humming noise at higher speeds.

[@adamt3611]

Tacoma's and bad wheel bearings? No way! Heh, par for the course. My 09 with 145k has already had both front and a rear reaplaced. Seems to be a 100k wear item on these trucks especially where I live at in the North.

[@INTERNA9]

Thanx

[@rkgsd]

The only other thing wrong with it is the faded and oxidized paint on the plastic wheel well flares.

[@geofffikar3417]

If he was crooked, couldn't he have told the customer all the bearings needed replacement?

[@Krakondack]

Possibly, but a mechanic can go too far the other way. If I have to leave it with him and make alternate arrangements, then I want it back all the way better. If the other front bearing is down to its last 10% of life, I'd prefer he recommend I do both at once. I had a good one once, who would say, "if you're not planning on keeping the car long-term, only do this one. If you want to keep it, consider doing both fronts, to save you the hassle of a second trip to the shop." And he'd leave the choice to me.

[@geofffikar3417]

@Robert Burley He is an honest treasure. Wish there were more people like him.

[@waynes.2983]

Damn that one is bad. Usully they get noisy as hell long before developing play.

[@Cgtlfa]

Really helpful thank you!