Are the rear hubs rebuildable?
I know most people change the entire hub assembly to replace a rear wheel bearing but can the hub be disassembled and just the bearing replaced?
I have a press. |
A quick search on Rockauto shows there is no standalone bearing offered for the rear hubs and if they don't have it I doubt you're going to find it. Besides, a new rear hub gets you not only the bearing but the ABS sensor also and replacing a rear bearing, even with access to a press, seems like far more hassle than it's worth.
Spring for the hubs... |
they are rebuildable, idk how they do it... it's much easier to replace the whole assembly. esp when it's only 4 bolts knock it out, pop a new one in
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Thanks for the replies guys.
MilehighTc I don't find this kind of work much trouble at all as long as I can get the parts and there are no surprises. I should already have the tools needed and if it saves me $50-$100 it's well worth it to me. But If I can't get the right size bearing then I'll have no choice but to buy the complete assembly. I'll let you guys know what happens. I plan to work on the car Oct 6th so you won't hear anything before then unless I get new information first. |
Took it apart. Not rebuildable
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sci...c30e918261.jpg
I pried the back cover off https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sci...2fe300e470.jpg And pried out the cage https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sci...7f135635ab.jpg It turns out the hub is stamped like a huge rivet. No bolt. The hub has to be destroyed to get it out of the bearing. The only thing salvageable is the outer housing and I have not found the new inner hub or bearing for sale. So I picked up a whole unit from the junk yard for $15 from an xB and it went right on. I have not found ANY xA Scions in the junk yards. It must be a rare car. |
Originally Posted by jimmyess333
(Post 4291425)
It turns out the hub is stamped like a huge rivet. No bolt. The hub has to be destroyed to get it out of the bearing. The only thing salvageable is the outer housing and I have not found the new inner hub or bearing for sale.
Good info for future reference. |
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