great info. I just used an M18 impact to loosen the axle nuts with it jacked up in the air. Longest part was breaking the seized rotor away from the hub. a little bit of PB blaster the day before helps break the rust. remember to put a little bit of antisieze i nbetween the rotor and hub on re-assembly.
Great help! Did this same repair today... I did one change and loosened the axle nuts before jacking and removing the tires. Finished removing them at the point you did in the video. Thanks for posting!
thanks dude, I bought the same durago wheel hub assembly and just finished replacing my wifes rear wheel bearing on her 2007 lexus rx 350, this helped a lot! thanks so much for posting.
This car specific video is the best it helps so much. NYC uber on my 2009 hybrid highlander and I'm trying to keep the cost DOWN. Thanks for the run down (especially tool size and torque specs, the most important things)
I was thrilled to see this video, hoping that because it's only 30 minutes long might mean this job would be easy for me. I, too, have that awesome Milwaukee torque wrench so felt emboldened. Well, I suppose Paul it's possible this wasn't edited to be shorter and that you live somewhere below the snow belt? I'm in Massachusetts where 5 months out of every year the roads are coated with salt. Every single under-car repair job I've done on any car I've owned, including our 2008 Highlander 4WD, has been a total b**ch due to the amount of rust on all the components below the car. This all said, I quickly had the really loud worn out bearing and hub assembly pulled off the axle spindle, but it positively would not separate from the parking brake backer plate. I sprayed the hell out of it with PB Blaster and beat the crap out of it with a BFH (big f****** hammer) for more than an hour, with rusty shrapnel flying all over the place from the rapidly disintegrating brake dust shield. I began to realize that this was a losing pursuit and needed to pick up my mess and abandon the project until I can order new backer plates. Now I need to spend another $500. NOT saying this to assign any blame to you, Paul. I'm just trying to raise awareness to anyone who lives in the Northern snowy/salty part of the world.
Thank you sir. I'm experiencing some noise on my 08 Highlander. I'm handy, but not very car savvy. This helped a lot. Perhaps I will handle this in the next week or so. Thank you sir.
Hey bud great video I just replaced mine on my wife's 2011. But now I'm getting a scraping noise almost sounfs like bad breaks but I hvae new pads I've took back apart and everything looks good I'm lost
Can't really think of anything definite. Maybe you bent the flimsy dust cover behind the brake rotor and it's rubbing on the rotor? That's all I can think of.
I know youre not doing anything near the battery etc but careful wearing that ring you got Also im amazed you got the hub off without some kind of puller 😬 they never come off so easy 4 me
So I have an issue with vibration over 60 mph. Feel the Vibration in the steering wheel and in the seats too. Changed tires, wheels. Even wear. No droning noise. Suspension seems tight. Cv axels seem fine. I am at a loss and no one seems to be able to find issue. No bouncy suspension but the struts seem to be a little worn / crashy. 2008 highlander hybrid. 147k mike with tow package. Wheel bearings?
@@JacanaProductions I'm not sure a slight misalignment would cause noticeable tire wear, I really don't have much experience on that end. A 4 wheel alignment is probably cheaper and easier than replacing the wheel bearings, so when I don't know which is the problem, I always start with the cheaper one. Or you can take it to a pro to get a more reliable diagnosis.
@@NervusEnergy Yes, good idea. I have not done an alignment so perhaps I should try that first. Thinking about it some more the vibration starts around 65 than about 80+ it seems to get a little better. Has to be something that's rotating /resonating.
Probably a stupid question but could someone tell me what lets you know if you have a bad wheel bearing? Im assuming noise and or play in the tire/bearing? Any other things to look out for to determine if this specific car 'lets you know' when its time to replace them? Thanks for sharing the video!
Hi paul , I have watched your video many times, I have a quick question ...whats the symptoms of your car, prompting you to change the rear wheel bearing? and is the wheel hub and bearing mounted already ? thank you . and more power to you.
The symptom I had (and that most people have) is that the car is much more noisy inside when driving at speed. Another symptom is when you jack the car up off the tire, and then grab the tire and push/pull on it, there's a little bit of wiggle, there shouldn't be any. And the thing I installed was the wheel hub/bearing pre-mounted together - WAY easier than trying to press in a bearing on your own. :)
Thank you so much for this easy to follow video!! I like your chill style. I have a 2010 with 160k miles on it. I'm experiences a kind of droaning noise coming from the rear of the vehicle at roughly 40 to 60 mph is that what tired bearings might sound like ? Or I'm not sure if a failing CV might make the same sort of sound.
It's strange that it would go away when you drive faster than 60. The noise from a worn wheel bearing will only get worse as you go faster and faster. I wouldn't have any other guesses, sorry.
no wear, tires new. Check bearing no play but some play in rear bushing on this Rod assembly - 4878048010 - Rod assembly, strut, rear. Suspension, brakes - Genuine Toyota Part
There's nothing special in the Haynes manual I have. @10:10 you can see the teeth on the axle that fit into the whole steering assembly, those, for me, made sure the axle was set in properly. If you mean the wheel or axle won't turn, make sure it isn't in gear. :) Mostly I found the tolerances to be pretty tight with everything, so there wasn't much room for me to misalign anything. All I can suggest is to try taking it apart slowly one piece at a time and see if any part got tweaked.
@@NervusEnergy thanks, I just put it back together after I didn't make sure really anything was aligned perfectly, I'm assuming inside the cv joint there is some play anyways? Nothing looks off the boot doesn't look twisted, however it's like I put the vehicle in reverse backup and it binds up, very strange
@@JSGrind I would make sure the wheel spins freely while still up on jacks. If it does double check that your brake pads are in there right. Take the transmission out of the equation. Try rolling it in neutral both ways. After that I'm at a loss. You might need professional assistance. :(
Great video! I plan on doing this soon on my Highlander as well - how has the repair held up? Still doing great? Also, what kind of grease did you put on the axle splines?
@@NervusEnergy Thanks for the feedback - have a feeling I'll be tackling this when I get back from RVA. Funny enough, I think we both live in the same area. Sounds like a great fix! (Go Dukes!)
They normally dont get greased. If you have trouble getting the splines together like he did hold the axle and the hub and wiggle them both not just the hub
It's actually 4WD, I'm not sure exactly what the difference between AWD and 4WD is but I've been told 4WD tends to do better in sand and mud. But whatever, it's definitely not 2WD.
I have a Toyota Kluger. Im guessing the same as a Highlander but an Austrailian model and its a AWD. Difference than a 4WD is that a AWD is always in 4 wheel high range and you can't change to Low range. Where with the 4WD you can put it in High 2 or 4 and Low range gearing.
@@nastynigel76 That's typically true but for some reason Toyota chose to label US Highlanders as having 4WD even though it's more like AWD. There is no high /lo range, nor is there an axle lockout button.
great info. I just used an M18 impact to loosen the axle nuts with it jacked up in the air. Longest part was breaking the seized rotor away from the hub. a little bit of PB blaster the day before helps break the rust. remember to put a little bit of antisieze i nbetween the rotor and hub on re-assembly.
Great help! Did this same repair today... I did one change and loosened the axle nuts before jacking and removing the tires. Finished removing them at the point you did in the video. Thanks for posting!
thanks dude, I bought the same durago wheel hub assembly and just finished replacing my wifes rear wheel bearing on her 2007 lexus rx 350, this helped a lot! thanks so much for posting.
Thanks. Just did mine yesterday. You made it simple. No surprises
This car specific video is the best it helps so much. NYC uber on my 2009 hybrid highlander and I'm trying to keep the cost DOWN. Thanks for the run down (especially tool size and torque specs, the most important things)
I was thrilled to see this video, hoping that because it's only 30 minutes long might mean this job would be easy for me. I, too, have that awesome Milwaukee torque wrench so felt emboldened. Well, I suppose Paul it's possible this wasn't edited to be shorter and that you live somewhere below the snow belt? I'm in Massachusetts where 5 months out of every year the roads are coated with salt. Every single under-car repair job I've done on any car I've owned, including our 2008 Highlander 4WD, has been a total b**ch due to the amount of rust on all the components below the car. This all said, I quickly had the really loud worn out bearing and hub assembly pulled off the axle spindle, but it positively would not separate from the parking brake backer plate. I sprayed the hell out of it with PB Blaster and beat the crap out of it with a BFH (big f****** hammer) for more than an hour, with rusty shrapnel flying all over the place from the rapidly disintegrating brake dust shield. I began to realize that this was a losing pursuit and needed to pick up my mess and abandon the project until I can order new backer plates. Now I need to spend another $500. NOT saying this to assign any blame to you, Paul. I'm just trying to raise awareness to anyone who lives in the Northern snowy/salty part of the world.
Thank you. I completed this job with your guidance. My car is so much quieter and smooth. Great video
Thanks Vee! Glad I could help.
Great tutorial video. You saved me a ton of cash and l came away with a nice new impact torque wrench as an added bonus. Good job Paul.
instablaster.
Thank you sir. I'm experiencing some noise on my 08 Highlander. I'm handy, but not very car savvy. This helped a lot. Perhaps I will handle this in the next week or so. Thank you sir.
Thanks for posting your video, I feel I can do this now.
Nice video Paul. Going to do our 2012, same symptoms. Thanks for posting!!
Buenisimo. Muchas gracias. Eres el mejor
Did you had to remove the ABS sensor? The procedure in the service manual says so.
I don't think so. I recorded everything so if I didn't remove it on camera then I didn't remove it.
Brake dust is bad for lungs. Good video thanks!
Good job Bro ,and enjoyed the music to work with!!
Hey bud great video I just replaced mine on my wife's 2011. But now I'm getting a scraping noise almost sounfs like bad breaks but I hvae new pads I've took back apart and everything looks good I'm lost
Can't really think of anything definite. Maybe you bent the flimsy dust cover behind the brake rotor and it's rubbing on the rotor? That's all I can think of.
@@NervusEnergy yes that's what it end up being
Outstanding help, thank you!!!!!
What parts did you use? I tried pausing the video to see and couldn't figure it out.
I know youre not doing anything near the battery etc but careful wearing that ring you got
Also im amazed you got the hub off without some kind of puller 😬 they never come off so easy 4 me
good job thanks for the video I learned something
So I have an issue with vibration over 60 mph. Feel the Vibration in the steering wheel and in the seats too. Changed tires, wheels. Even wear. No droning noise. Suspension seems tight. Cv axels seem fine.
I am at a loss and no one seems to be able to find issue. No bouncy suspension but the struts seem to be a little worn / crashy. 2008 highlander hybrid. 147k mike with tow package. Wheel bearings?
If there's vibration but no loud droning noise perhaps you should get a 4 wheel alignment first.
@@NervusEnergy yes but no tire wear and it does it on 19 inch summer and 17 inch winter tires - about the same vibration in seat and steering wheel
@@JacanaProductions I'm not sure a slight misalignment would cause noticeable tire wear, I really don't have much experience on that end. A 4 wheel alignment is probably cheaper and easier than replacing the wheel bearings, so when I don't know which is the problem, I always start with the cheaper one. Or you can take it to a pro to get a more reliable diagnosis.
@@NervusEnergy Yes, good idea. I have not done an alignment so perhaps I should try that first. Thinking about it some more the vibration starts around 65 than about 80+ it seems to get a little better. Has to be something that's rotating /resonating.
Very clumsily done but got it done. Did not see you torque the 17mm and 30mm bolts and nuts.
Probably a stupid question but could someone tell me what lets you know if you have a bad wheel bearing? Im assuming noise and or play in the tire/bearing? Any other things to look out for to determine if this specific car 'lets you know' when its time to replace them? Thanks for sharing the video!
a whirring sound that becomes more pronounced proporptional to speed. A drone, kind of sounds like a mud terrain tire.
Hi paul , I have watched your video many times, I have a quick question ...whats the symptoms of your car, prompting you to change the rear wheel bearing? and is the wheel hub and bearing mounted already ? thank you . and more power to you.
The symptom I had (and that most people have) is that the car is much more noisy inside when driving at speed. Another symptom is when you jack the car up off the tire, and then grab the tire and push/pull on it, there's a little bit of wiggle, there shouldn't be any. And the thing I installed was the wheel hub/bearing pre-mounted together - WAY easier than trying to press in a bearing on your own. :)
Thank you so much for this easy to follow video!! I like your chill style. I have a 2010 with 160k miles on it. I'm experiences a kind of droaning noise coming from the rear of the vehicle at roughly 40 to 60 mph is that what tired bearings might sound like ? Or I'm not sure if a failing CV might make the same sort of sound.
It's strange that it would go away when you drive faster than 60. The noise from a worn wheel bearing will only get worse as you go faster and faster. I wouldn't have any other guesses, sorry.
I have the same problem going 40 and up. Did you find the problem?
@@jonp6347 sounds like a classic wheel bearing issue but you know how that goes. Check tires, and wear first.
Got new tires it still does it. 50 to 60.
no wear, tires new. Check bearing no play but some play in rear bushing on this Rod assembly - 4878048010 - Rod assembly, strut, rear. Suspension, brakes - Genuine Toyota Part
Hits brake shoe with hammer - Hey guys don't hit your brakes with a hammer! :)
Is there any special procedure with the axle realigning, I replaced mine now it seizes up? Thanks
There's nothing special in the Haynes manual I have. @10:10 you can see the teeth on the axle that fit into the whole steering assembly, those, for me, made sure the axle was set in properly. If you mean the wheel or axle won't turn, make sure it isn't in gear. :) Mostly I found the tolerances to be pretty tight with everything, so there wasn't much room for me to misalign anything. All I can suggest is to try taking it apart slowly one piece at a time and see if any part got tweaked.
@@NervusEnergy thanks, I just put it back together after I didn't make sure really anything was aligned perfectly, I'm assuming inside the cv joint there is some play anyways? Nothing looks off the boot doesn't look twisted, however it's like I put the vehicle in reverse backup and it binds up, very strange
@@JSGrind I would make sure the wheel spins freely while still up on jacks. If it does double check that your brake pads are in there right. Take the transmission out of the equation. Try rolling it in neutral both ways. After that I'm at a loss. You might need professional assistance. :(
deathly hallows symbol carved into the wheel well. helpful video. thanks
Thanks for the video, it’s really helpful.
Thanks for the video very helpful👌
Great video! I plan on doing this soon on my Highlander as well - how has the repair held up? Still doing great? Also, what kind of grease did you put on the axle splines?
No problems at all, it's a daily driver so there's been plenty of miles put on it too. (Two of my brothers went to JMU, go Dukes!)
@@NervusEnergy Thanks for the feedback - have a feeling I'll be tackling this when I get back from RVA. Funny enough, I think we both live in the same area. Sounds like a great fix! (Go Dukes!)
They normally dont get greased. If you have trouble getting the splines together like he did hold the axle and the hub and wiggle them both not just the hub
it just fell out?.. with a claw hammer?.. unusual..?
Good work!
Helpful 👍🏻
Can’t hear anything over the background TV noise
Turn the radio off in future videos please.
nice music
Is the toyota highlander AWD or 2 wheel drive?
It's actually 4WD, I'm not sure exactly what the difference between AWD and 4WD is but I've been told 4WD tends to do better in sand and mud. But whatever, it's definitely not 2WD.
@@NervusEnergy Thanks for responding--my husband is going to attempt the job tomorrow!
I have a Toyota Kluger. Im guessing the same as a Highlander but an Austrailian model and its a AWD. Difference than a 4WD is that a AWD is always in 4 wheel high range and you can't change to Low range. Where with the 4WD you can put it in High 2 or 4 and Low range gearing.
@@nastynigel76 That's typically true but for some reason Toyota chose to label US Highlanders as having 4WD even though it's more like AWD. There is no high /lo range, nor is there an axle lockout button.
@@InexplicableBill Yeah mine is AWD but you can get a 4WD model here in Australia.
Dude, when you're making a video, don't have your radio blasting music out.
Video is ok but background music is not sober.
Useless ,useless.....