Brief theory first
- Function: A wheel bearing provides a low-friction rolling interface between the wheel hub and the suspension knuckle, carrying radial and axial loads and maintaining precise wheel geometry for steering, braking and ABS sensing.
- Failure modes: wear (pitted rollers/races), corrosion, loss of grease/seal failure, or incorrect preload. Symptoms: growling/rumbling at speed, looseness/play in wheel, uneven tire wear, ABS/traction faults, heat at hub.
- Repair goal: remove the worn bearing and restore correct rolling geometry and preload, sealing and lubrication so the wheel runs true, quietly, and safely without excessive friction or play.

Preparation (tools, parts, safety)
- Parts: correct replacement (sealed hub assembly or bearing kit for your Toyota model), new cotter pin/axle nut if applicable, grease if bearing uses grease (rare on sealed units).
- Tools: jack, stands, lug wrench, breaker bar, torque wrench, pry bar, hammer, hub puller/slide hammer or press, sockets, punch, circlip pliers, torque specs from Toyota manual, ABS sensor tool if needed.
- Safety: park on level surface, chock opposite wheels, use jack stands rated for vehicle, disconnect battery if working near sensors/wiring, take ESD care with ABS connectors.

Ordered procedure with theory and what each step fixes

1) Confirm diagnosis on the lift or with wheel off
- Action: Raise vehicle, remove wheel, check for radial and axial play by rocking wheel at 12–6 and 3–9 positions, spin wheel and listen/feel for roughness; check hub temperature after a drive.
- Theory/fix: Verifies bearing is the fault (play/noise). If there is play, the bearing race or rollers are worn/loose—replacement restores preload and eliminates motion that causes noise and uneven wear.

2) Remove brake caliper and rotor; disconnect ABS sensor
- Action: Unbolt caliper and hang it (do not hang by brake hose), remove rotor. Unplug ABS tone/speed sensor and move wiring out of the way.
- Theory/fix: Gives access to hub/axle and prevents sensor damage. ABS tone ring must be preserved; damaged ring causes ABS faults.

3) Remove hub nut/axle retaining device and free the hub
- Two common cases:
a) Sealed hub assembly (common on modern Toyotas): remove hub-to-knuckle bolts (usually 3 or 4) and pull the hub assembly out.
b) Pressed bearing/hub with spindle nut: remove cotter pin and axle nut, detach lower control arm/steering knuckle linkages as needed to allow hub to drop or slide out; use puller or press.
- Theory/fix: Separates the worn part from the vehicle so it can be replaced. For sealed assemblies the entire preloaded unit is replaced, immediately restoring correct internal geometry. For pressed bearings you will press new races and rollers into the knuckle/hub to restore smooth rolling surfaces and proper preload.

4) Inspect mating surfaces, ABS tone ring, and hub/spindle
- Action: Clean knuckle bore, inspect for scoring, cracks, corrosion, and ABS ring alignment. Check axle splines for damage.
- Theory/fix: Bearings seat on precise surfaces. Damage here can cause improper fit, noise, and premature failure. Correcting or replacing damaged parts ensures the new bearing runs true.

5) Install new bearing or hub assembly
- Sealed hub assembly: align splines or studs and fasten hub bolts to specified torque.
Theory: New sealed hub contains fresh bearing preloaded and sealed—bolting it in restores preload and sealing against contamination, eliminating the original wear-caused play/noise.
- Press-in bearing (if applicable): use a press and correct driver to press bearing into knuckle or hub from the correct side, ensure inner race is supported when pressing on shaft; install circlips if present and reassemble hub and axle.
Theory: Pressing installs new races and rolling elements so they run on correct geometry. Supporting the correct race during press prevents brinelling and damage. Reestablishing preload removes axial play and ensures the bearing carries loads correctly.

6) Reassemble and set bearing preload/torque correctly
- Action: Refit axle nut and torque to Toyota spec, sometimes with a run-in rotation or specific torque-plus-angle method; for some applications a new torque is set after rotating to seat the rollers; install cotter pin if required. Torque hub-to-knuckle bolts to spec.
- Theory/fix: Correct torque/preload is critical: too loose = play/noise; too tight = excessive preload, heat, and premature wear. Following manufacturer preload/torque procedures restores the intended internal clearances so the bearing operates at designed life and temperature.

7) Reinstall brake rotor, caliper, wheel; reconnect ABS sensor
- Action: Refit rotor, torque caliper bolts, plug in ABS sensor and secure wiring, install wheel and torque lug nuts to spec.
- Theory/fix: Restores brake and wheel assembly. ABS sensor must be positioned and clean for correct wheel-speed signals.

8) Lower vehicle, road test, and final checks
- Action: Lower, torque all fasteners to spec, perform a cautious test drive checking for noise, vibration, ABS warnings, and after a short run recheck fasteners and axle nut/cotter pin as required.
- Theory/fix: Verifies bearing runs cool and quiet under load; rechecks ensure nothing loosened during initial use.

How the repair fixes the fault (summary)
- Replacing the bearing removes the damaged rolling and race surfaces or the entire preloaded unit, eliminating axial and radial play and the rough rolling interface that caused noise, vibration, heat and potential ABS errors. Proper installation (clean seating surfaces, correct pressing or bolting, correct preload/torque and sealing) restores designed geometry, load distribution, lubrication/sealing and safe operation, preventing recurrence.

Common pitfalls to avoid
- Using incorrect replacement part (sealed vs press-in); reusing a damaged hub/knuckle; pressing on the wrong race and damaging the bearing; incorrect torque/preload; contamination (dirt/water) entering bearing; damaging ABS tone ring or sensor.

Model-specific notes
- Torque values, axle nut procedures, and whether the bearing is a sealed hub or pressed assembly vary by Toyota model/year — always follow the Toyota service manual for exact specs and any special procedures.

Done.
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