Toyota Prius - Front Wheel Bearing

[@paulcarroll750]

Eric O works on the most rusty and crusty cars and trucks and makes it look easy. He not only teaches the viewers something but keeps them entertained as well.

[@agger838]

Paul Carroll i think he enjoys the battle of the rust. itd be boring if everything just fell right off for him and us viewers both lol

[@jeffreyblodgett3469]

Just wanted to thank Eric for posting this video. The brake splash shields on my 2010 Prius had rusted through and with nearly 200,000 miles on the vehicle I wasn't going to go through the hassle of removing junky bearings to put them back on after slipping new shields behinds them. Have to destroy the old bearings to get them off a vehicle this old anyway. I replaced all four shields and wheel bearings in June of 2019 and felt the difference immediately... "huh. I guess that's why there was that slight rumbling while going around that highway turn each day." I had the service manual handy with diagrams and torques but being able to watch this video in advance and see what forces were involved helped immensely. I didn't have a "big nasty" but did have a heavy hammer, large cold chisel, and slide hammer. My neighbors "loved" me, lol. Ended up doing some additional self-repair in the months that followed, including replacement of the CV axles (right side was rattling), complete set of new front suspension components including the dreaded suspension arms (sawzall, torch, and rotary tool with cutting disks are friends), thorough cleaning of the exhaust gas recirculation loop (including clean out of the system's mini radiator), and rejuvenation of the high voltage traction battery. The vehicle wasn't worth the repair expenses that would have been involved had the dealer done the work, so I took the repairs on as a personal challenge and opportunity to learn. Wouldn't want to do it again but the vehicle is still running well. Almost to the moon!

[@wyattoneable]

Yep, a classic SMA video. Learn a little, laugh a little, and go away smiling.

[@mikechiodetti6737]

I LIKE BIG NASTY! I've got a 3/4" air impact tool for those nuts that don't want to come off! Your videos are not only technically great, but the commentary is priceless ! !

[@CheapThrills66chevy]

Need to do wheel bearings on my Pontiyota Vibatrix and since Eric O and SMA are a little far away I ordered my very own Big Nasty and bits to help with the job. The weak sauce .401 air hammer I already own would not budge the rusty chunks. Thanks Eric O for costing me hundreds of dollars on tools ... and saving me thousands in labor.

[@SouthMainAuto]

Cool man glad to hear it, now just be aware it needs lots of air and pressure to be happy

[@motogstylus3260]

I need PPE to watch this. Your mic is excellent at picking up every nuance of air-hammer smashing steel on steel for minutes on end.

[@mendelleisk4577]

Appreciate the video: it's the FIRST decent 3rd gen Prius front bearing replacement I've seen. If you ever do a rear bearing replacement, would love to see a video on that too.

[@Volcker1929]

What are you running there, a grain silo as you compressor tank?

[@haywardsautomotive6156]

Nice quick hub job in the morning! Used to be a pain until I got Big Nasty and now I just smile knowing I can see her in action again. With almost no corrosion here except dissimilar metals Big Nasty doesn't even moan. Great video as usual!!

[@christophercote9755]

Video was perfect, able to remove and replace my driver side bearing assembly without too much trouble. Air chisel was not enough, so used a slide hammer with a custom bolt on the end, broke loose on first pull. Might want to try that one next time. Thanks

[@dewski2160]

can you PM me about your slide hammer setup to pull the hub? I can't budge mine :(

[@pinpon163]

@@dewski2160 help, what did you end up doing?

[@dewski2160]

@@pinpon163 lol....used a slide hammer but that only pulled the bearing assembly apart. Took tons of beating and banging (smashed thumb) before the rest of the hub broke free. It was so corroded in the socket!

[@kevx6842]

yes please on the slide hammer technique

[@nodak81]

Had to do this job on my '05 Prius. Surprisingly easy but getting the old bearing to break loose was a real pain, finally resorted to smashing on it with a sledgehammer, that did the trick!

[@BubbaZanetti6666]

Few folk on here have already mentioned this, but your reactions and facial expressions are hilarious, my journeyman through my apprenticeship was the exact same, makes work way more enjoyable when you make it a happy thing. Another great video, you really love that air chisel!!

[@dalejessop5466]

You probably already know this, but for the viewers, don’t have the Prius keys in proximity of the car when doing a brake job. The brakes can actuate when the calipers are off and push the piston out of the bore, then it becomes a much more expensive job. Recommend to leave the keys in the house and put a short 2x4 in the caliper to keep the piston in the bore just in case.

[@markredman9173]

One of the downfalls of keyless start. Also, don’t have the power on for the radio while changing the oil.

[@miker351w]

Just did both wheel bearings / 2010 Prius. Using the exact same air chisel method. I had thought about your comment about it never losing a battle ! Thanks for the video!!!!

[@michaelm9621]

Best car repair video ever. You sir have a passion for cars thank you for sharing.

[@strebis6]

Very good tutorial video. This job is waiting for me. The local garage wanted $600 so I decided to buy the hub assembly for $100 and do it myself. Honestly I don't know how the Prius gets such good reviews. I just replaced the AC blower this week, the intermittent wipers don't wok correctly. When it is cold weather my dash lights don't work until they get warm. IDK maybe my car was made on a Friday. Thanks for the video.

[@frankmtech3766]

People from the west coast don't know about the rust we have to deal with. They have easy. LOL I love the why you clean the knuckle . I see to many people just slap on the bearing without the clean or greasing anything. love all your videos. 👍👍👍

[@SouthMainAuto]

Almost have to force it back in if you do that

[@frankmtech3766]

South Main Auto Repair Yea you are right. But they use a 1/2" air impact gun on the high setting and jam it the knuckle. LOL There ha e to be a school for hacks. that we don't know about. LOL

[@throttlebottle5906]

just drive it in with big nasty :)))) job assurance, lol.

[@Travelingman-1980]

Another fine production by South Main Auto!

[@ThePhysG]

Worked extremely well on a 2012 Prius.

[@averyscott8380]

The first minute of removing the axle nut was the funniest video ever watching Eric's facial expressions 😂

[@WisdomVendor1]

If there is a psychologist in the house, can you please tell me why I spend my time watching vids like this, when I have done this myself for over 45 years?

[@jessj3010]

the struggle is real. no lie! if i may make 2 suggetions. in respect to hanging calipers and brake pads flopping out. i find the the supplier of loaded calipers ship them with foam between pads. shove one in after you pull caliper. if you don't have foam blocks use folded cardboard. as far as axle goes. i find no harm putting a point tip on your air hammer and tap the axle in the dimple and divorce it from the hub. Much respect for your channel. feel free to give my suggestions a try on video. i have a clever trick for pressed hubs and relentless snap rings. that one id have to show you!

[@rsage_]

At the Subaru dealership getting a couple of parts and saw a tech in the back. I said, "hey man, have you guys ever done a head gasket?" 2 seconds of silence and everyone just busted out laughing. After messing with a few VW's, I love going back to working on Subaru's and just needing the 8,10,12,14,17...rarely 19 (some suspension), 22 (crank bolt), 24 (oil cooler/filter bolt), and 32 (hub).

[@Patrick94GSR]

same tool accoutrements for Hondas (Honduu) pretty much!

[@heavylead1961]

love it! got tired of everyone asking about the big nasty so ya finally put a link up to it! thanks!!!

[@jeremyanthony9300]

I just used those OTC calipee hangers when I did the brakes on my mom's 2013 Honda crv. they worked great. I think you used them in a couple of your videos.

[@AstroTools]

"Or I could have got an Impact with a little more pizazz" Alright Eric, you asked for it. New Nano model coming your way.

[@aussiebloke609]

Woot - that'll be one friggin' skookum choocher! Looks like he'll be needing it, too - Big Nasty looked to have a bit of a struggle on that one.

[@AstroTools]

To be expected on the Prius, everyone knows little babies have the tightest grip.

[@SouthMainAuto]

New Nano you say!? Ok you have my interest...

[@timothybarney7257]

Why do I have a feeling Big Nasty's Bigger Badder Mama will be rearing her head in the near future?

[@SouthMainAuto]

Haha Hubba, that gun is total weak sauce. I use to play with those when I was a kid because they were "child friendly"

[@leschortos9196]

Sometimes to get the bearing off, I use a chisel with a real shallow wedge angle and wedge it between the bearing and the knuckle, it seems to work pretty good.

[@mr.nobody9630]

Save to say...a relative easy job. A + keep out the great work Eric O. ' Why people give this video thumbs down only HATERS OR TROLLS do such thing.

[@wysetech2000]

Now that's the kind of bearings i always get. Great job, Eric.

[@XalvaroramosX]

❤️ Breake clean is a must for every job ❤️

[@rogerb6611]

Thank you Eric for your time and knowledge, just wondering if a slide hammer would work in place of big nasty?

[@SouthMainAuto]

To much work haha

[@yt678901]

I am subscribed to top Channels for Car repairs, but hands down yours is the best!

[@thokozanimasina909]

I love that brake clean sound

[@toysareforboys1]

Did you only change the wheel bearing on the one side? Whenever I have one go bad I always replace them both, is that stupid?

[@SouthMainAuto]

On this car the customer wanted to do both so we did but often I only change the one that has failed

[@toysareforboys1]

Ahhh, good to know, thanks!!!

[@frugalprepper]

I loved this so much I watched it twice! Think we are ever going to get another Day in the Shop Vid?

[@SouthMainAuto]

That is a good idea Tom, as soon as things slow down a bit around here!

[@jamesguralski5156]

I love the 1 piece hub n barring! We always used a bfh to get them out! You do magic with that air chisel..

[@terryharvey8627]

Glad to see you use a spacer to hold rotor on. For years I 've used a 3/8 inch spacer from a hitch INSTALL kit. Eliminates a lot of unproductive screwing.

[@bcobrag]

20min wheel bearing replacement.. can’t beat that…im going to try it

[@TheAxecutioner]

Do you think that an electric hammer like a Bosch Bulldog or something bigger would have the same effect as your air chisel in loosening the 2 nearly welded pieces from each other? I'm going to try it. I don't have an air chisel with a beefy 220v compressor.

[@Tracks777]

Excellent video. Keep it up!

[@mbc1994]

The first minute and fourty seconds was really educational, entertaining and inspirational... :D

[@JL-ut6lo]

Saw you working away with the air hammer to remove the bering. Here's a thought. Leave the bering bolts in the back of the hub and then use a hammer and drift punch to drive the bering assembly out by hitting the loosened bolts. Hope that makes it easier for you the next time! Cheers.

[@rickburt7055]

Is there a reason why manufacturers don't put a slight taper on the knuckle and bearing so that they aren't so hard to remove due to corrosion of the dissimilar metals?

[@jimzivny1554]

Good video. Very surprised it took so long to break loose the hub. Just an idea, whenever I take an airtool from my box to use I give a squirt or two of Marvel Mystery oil in the connector before plugging in the airline, the tools always run good, never had a tool get sludged or run out of power. Been doing it since the seventies and except for a few rebuild kits I still have some of the same guns. Looking forward to tomorrow's adventure!

[@SouthMainAuto]

I oil mine when I remember but not to often... I am bad with air tools haha

[@bobl78]

But BIG NASTY deservers some care, she servers you so well :You might consider small automatic oilers that you attach between the tool an the hose... only need to refill them every once in a whyle

[@satamanschmidt3428]

Kroil works great as does ATF. Marvel Mystery oil seems very similar to ATF.

[@JorgeRodriguez-po7kx]

@@SouthMainAuto Just for Asking How Much is for this Job in this Car with the Complete Hub

[@marcinmorris]

Hey Eric, what do you use to clean garage floor? Eg after using brake cleaner or penetrating oil?

[@ExitThirteen]

Love how the Brake Parts Cleaner always makes the dramatic entrance... LOL!!

[@zexelM]

How often do you change the oil in the air compressor?

[@SouthMainAuto]

twice a year

[@CP240sx]

Could you use anti-seize on the hub to prevent future rust from forming, thereby making removal easier next time?

[@SouthMainAuto]

Sure, I always spray them down with corrosion inhibitor just like in this vid

[@jc5346]

Also does that damage the shaft or nut when you don't unstake it?

[@SouthMainAuto]

Shaft is good and nuts get replaced everytime any how

[@AaronBelknap]

Grandma taught me if you work on both front bearings that you can swap the axle nuts if they are reusable as the stake spots are in a different spot. I love brake cleaner, I use it on everything and love the smell. I use the WM brand though. Looks like you use Nappers (my work nickname actually, it's trademarked) brand brake cleaner. Big nasty won.

[@mboelts]

Amazing, this is basically the same as on my 2013 Subaru Impreza, but at 93k in the northeast I sacrificed the heat sheilds when doing the fronts with my air hammer, they were almost as rusty.

[@rimmersbryggeri]

Doesnt the hub grappler or the disk and drum tamer work on these?

[@SouthMainAuto]

This is a bolt on hub

[@CleanSC]

Maybe he means after you unbolted it? Meaning, instead of Big Nasty, slide hammer that sumbish off. Not enough beans perhaps? Or simply too much setup when big nasty is right there ready. At least no potential for damage to knuckle that way if you slip.

[@jamesdickson3616]

Hi Eric have you still got that Honda you bought of that guy or have you scraped it

[@SouthMainAuto]

collecting dust at the moment

[@Aristotle2000]

Usually toyota wheel bearings do not fail so early. Weird. What brand replacement is that new hub?

[@SouthMainAuto]

Beck Arnley

[@mattwagner7489]

Another great video with Big Nasty and Brake Cleaner.

[@TheDaf95xf]

Always great watching Eric 0 👍🏻🇬🇧

[@HQCS-]

Hi Excellent video.I like the way you knock off the old bearing. I want to buy a same air chisel,could tell me what the brand tool you used？Many Thanks.

[@SouthMainAuto]

link in description box

[@budfiend4627]

Waiting for the axle nut to come off is the the best part ever... hahaha

[@throttlebottle5906]

my ears were bleeding, eyes tearing and mind saying why, just why would you use such a tiny impact :))

[@SouthMainAuto]

I used a small one to build suspense

[@todayintheshopbanksy5904]

When you were re-fitting those 4 bolts, was that a classic reach around technique or some other move, I couldn't tell?

[@SouthMainAuto]

It was the classic reach around actually but not a full blind reach around

[@dufus2273]

i use a big chisel and a 3 pound hammer. if it hesitates , hit it harder, the option. you do good work.

[@yitznewton]

One of the bearings on my 2006 Prius just started complaining, so I ordered a new OEM bearing and some toolz. No Big Nasty here, so I have an OTC puller on order as well. Our rust in NJ is a bit tamer, so hopefully she'll pop out without too much trouble. UPDATE: I got as far as taking the wheel off and surveying the lay of the land, and noticed that the head of the speed sensor bolt was already sheared off, at which point I noped the heck out of there. Service appointment tomorrow morning. Wish SMA were closer to home!

[@LAnonHubbard]

1:54 Eric's talking about getting a new nut because "these are the types that are staked on". What does that mean?

[@LAnonHubbard]

Watching the video further, I see this is answered at 16:45.

[@airgliderz]

I believe there are two bolt holes on the inside. Put the correct sized bolts in and it presses right off... Far easier then whaling it...

[@donhill1825]

No, there aren't. You have to rotate the hub.

[@SmittySmithsonite]

A lil' Prius! Ain't she cute? :D I think my Big Nasty is finally all broke in now, after hammering out 21 year old studs off that '96 Tahoe's monstrous cat flange. Got one of 'em out with no heat!! Impressive. I think I need a bigger air hose for her though, as yours seems to hammer a little faster than mine does - could just be me misinterpreting that though. Hard to watch vid on my desktop and run Big Nasty in the garage at the same time. I still have a flip phone ... no internet there! :D Just watched your alternator vid from yesterday - reminded me of the same problems I had yesterday too, but for different reasons. First, after much frustration, my local NAPA helped me out by discovering that the transfer case tail shaft assembly in that Tahoe was off a TH400!! Didn't even think that was possible, but there it was - '96 Tahoe seal was WAY too small! The TH400 seal fit like a glove. Go figure! Then had to do the shift shaft seal. GM and their plastic neutral safety switch right on the side of the tranny - DUMB! Thing shattered as I tried to get the damn plugs out of it - they GLUED them in! WTF!! But, had to destroy it anyway to get it off the shift shaft. Fun fun!

[@Tedybear315]

Just went for my coffee....is that nut off yet?

[@SouthMainAuto]

30 more secs.

[@Tedybear315]

Okay.... I'll start a bagel and get some cream cheese on it......It should be off by the time I get back....

[@keithhastings4092]

Tedybear315 hahahaha

[@mikedayitt]

will a 21 gallon air compressor do as well with big nasty and the other impact tools you have? Have you tried this to get corrosion out of the hub area....get a piece of steel that will fit your grinder collet and saw a grove down center about one inch. Then get some 80 grit emery paper one inch wide roll and unroll double the diameter of hub area and folding it in half insert it in groove of the shaft and go at it. I will not oblong area and then once the rough stuff is out replace 80 grit with 220 or 320 and clean up nice.I do that with the bearings that need replacing in my shop when they come in damaged

[@GarthGoldberg]

You've got that vehicle all fixed and ready to do 55 in the fast lane.

[@epibeast885]

56 if someone's feeling wild :)

[@SouthMainAuto]

Lmao

[@BobbyJr556]

epibeast885 that's a bit wreak less 😂😂😂

[@TheForcedinductn]

So true, damn Prius drivers, a superbike rider's greatest foe

[@dpeagles]

Every prius I see is hauling ass.

[@kurtkennedy5370]

My background is Toyota and at toyota dealerships. now my shop specializes is Toyota, Lexus, and scions...All of the rust free variety of course. Parts cheap, they are stupid easy to work on, and TIS/TECHSTREAM is only 1k a year. I am telling you, try my pocket screw driver trick to get that wheel bearing off the spindle. haha

[@SouthMainAuto]

Haha smash on it with a q-tip if it really stuck you are saying?

[@kurtkennedy5370]

South Main Auto Repair it works for us Texas people lol. Anything more than that, ill sublet it to you or recommend a new vehicle haha

[@raulsimon8279]

good video and I have to follow you the same way as my front wheel bearing on my Toyota Prius is making sound which is not soothing at all. but keep up the good work,

[@pinpointautomotiverepair1592]

I've got to say Eric, it's vids like this that make me happy I'm not in the rust belt😂

[@SouthMainAuto]

Awww come on man you don't know what you are missing

[@satamanschmidt3428]

No, I lived in Pittsburgh for 41 years and I know what I'm missing and I appreciate that fact that I'm missing it every day of my life.

[@andylucas8262]

@@satamanschmidt3428 I've lived in Pgh. for 56 years, you couldn't pay me to live anywhere else. I love it here..... Let's go Bucs!!!!!

[@somethingelsehere8089]

I moved out of the rust belt for a few years, and the first few hoods I opened blew my mind - Look at all those new parts! (They weren't new parts, they were just old parts that hadn't acquired the rust belt patina of age.)

[@donniev8181]

Im not sure, but I think Toyota put that channel on the knuckle at the 6 o'clock position to allow for your air chisle to slide in and pop that hub out? It looks like it's in the perfect position for it.

[@burlmcburl798]

I'm not kidding when I say this but I just did mine and both sides LITERALLY fell out on their own. I was dreading having to pound them out but they came out on their own. It's a San Diego car so THANK GOD.

[@CKilger12]

Love the commentary while working...makes me laugh all the time

[@theadventuresofjavier8698]

for a minute there I thought big nasty met its match. I saw you flinch a time or 2. big nasty and big o..what a team..

[@bobl78]

WOW that was the most brake cleaner usage ever shown in a video :-)

[@gabrielanthony1325]

I would completely trust this guy with my car

[@psi3000]

Just a heads up, i did this job after watching him and having a impact gun with enough "pizazz" and then some. I had to replace the axle as it stripped the threads on the axle. Dont ignore knocking the stake mark out! It will cost you more time and money. Just trying to save someone extra work and $$.

[@jeanettehernandez8856]

Do you have to replace the axle to replace the cv ball joint? Should you replace both axles to replace the CV ball joint?

[@1bmwrider]

All of youtube is curious as to how much brakeclean you go through in a week? Great videos

[@miscbits6399]

I have a long-standing personal policy of doing both sides when bearings need replacing in my rides on the basis of where one is gone the other won't be far behind (experience with fleets was that they'd usually be a few months apart). Do you recommend that for your clients or only do it if they ask?

[@shadetreemech290]

I had that very same experience on a car. I initially thought that it was a defective bearing and ordered another. Luckily it fit both sides.

[@drowization]

Another great vid well done but what is that grinding disk that you had,,,, than you....

[@flatratemaster]

You really are gonna make me get my own big nasty!

[@SouthMainAuto]

every man woman and child should own one!

[@johnmarshall1151]

When you replace hub assembly's do you use locktite on the bolts? I always have. Thanks

[@klwthe3rd]

Eric O. if you DONT HAVE an air compressor to use an air chisel to remove the hub assembly, where is the safest place to hit on the hub to knock it free? What size hammer is appropriate? Sometimes you can cause more damage trying something as you mentioned caution about the speed sensor.

[@iD0theTUBE]

If she doesn't want to let you win. Pull the speed sensor out and get the biggest hammer you got. Sometimes you can set up a socket extension on the frame rail and use the power steering on the car to pop the hub loose

[@torresmotorsports9049]

Mr Eric said it’s an 1182 when really it’s 1128. Don’t worry Eric we enjoy your videos!

[@saifaltheeb5474]

Best car repair video ever

[@Cricketworld307]

I just replaced on my on 2011 Prius I used hammer to remove the old 1 came off pretty quickly 🙌🙌🙌

[@thered8532]

Torque to spec? How about 3 ugga duggas with the impact

[@SuperLaugh20]

Big nasty needs it own sound effect just like brake clean!

[@michaelstoliker971]

Big Nasty makes it's own sound effect.

[@wpcote108]

Thanks Eric.... mine is on the rear but I cannot figure out WHICH ONE? Any hints? '04 Toyota Prius

[@jonahbert111]

Looks a lot easier than the 2nd Gen hubs, with the dust cover / brake sensor in the back. ?

[@wino4]

I have to do this to my 2014 prius. I hope I won’t need the air hammer to get it off. I live in California , so not salt on the roads. Do you think I’ll have the corrosion issue?

[@rvalltheway2796]

how much psi do you run on your air tools?

[@SouthMainAuto]

160

[@lightningsmokerXx]

10:42 - NO ERIC.........Just an KZbin legend in the making.

[@lanzonests]

wonder if the hub buster is faster to remove stubborn wheel bearing hub assembly?

[@kthwkr]

I like the little screw in the brake hub. It helps keep amateurs from tightening down the lug nuts with the brake hub cocked. Might seem impossible to do. But I guarantee miss king of cross threading (my wife) could accomplish it. That's why I buy her AAA.

[@scottlambeth5478]

How much of that anti corrosion spray and brake cleaner do you typically go through? You use them so much I figure you probably buy the stuff by the case, especially the anti corrosion spray.

[@ChuckWood14]

You keep lookin at the camera trying to get that axle nut had me just cracking up! ROFL! Great video!

[@mrkevelev]

Can I use a slide hammer attached to the wheel studs? I would probably want to remove the speed sensor first though.

[@JoelGrant]

If you live in an area with road salt...you might find this job impossible as completed in this video. My bearing hub could not be removed with a 22-ton press from behind the knuckle! It required heating the nuckle and a heavy equipment puller plus a 1000lb impact on the puller. It basically exploded on release, sending parts flying 20 feet. That was after soaking in penetrating oil for a night. So... your mileage may vary with air impact tools. I tried to do it with an impact hammer and a 4 lb sledge, and it would have taken a year.