I Have been looking and looking for a DIY for wheel hub assembly replacement. Is this job very difficult ? Does it require any specialized tools? Job difficulty on a scale 1-10.

Thanks.

Also, besides Sewell , where would u buy the wheel hub assembly?

 

Rock Auto or ebay might have it

 

ok thanks. any experience with this DIY?

 

Not that bad. Basically after getting axle nut off and tie rod you are home free:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...p-by-step.html

And

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/es3...-pictures.html

 

This looks to involved for me............................ Since I am replacing the hub assembly, I guess , like u said, just get the axle nut and tie rod off and I am home free. ............. I wonder how much a shop would charge for this?

 

Do it! I have said that every time I needed to do something, then I look around here and get some good info to tackle it. You will feel better about leaning a tad bit more about how your car is set up. That's what makes the forum great! Trust me some stuff I would not even think of attempting so I know hw you feel, but this is worth tackling.

 

Does anyone know exactly what tools are required??

 

At this point in my life I would bring it to a shop to get done and go have a nice lunch.

 

special tools or all tools?

 

All tools. I have access to a number of tools but once I tear down everything over the weekend I won't have access. The tools will be at work and will be locked up.

 

Look at that first link up top. For special tools, you need a specific socket for Axle nut (30mm and has to be 12 pt not 6pt). AND you need tie rod end remover - can get at harbor freight. If you are buying entire hub assembly and not pressing new bearing in, you dont need a press.

 

I'm about to change the hub assembly on my 450h. I could do a picture DIY if requested, but I am currently encountering a problem. I took the rotors and caliper off, but the assembly won't come out. There were 4 screws and the ABS sensor that I took off. What do I do now? I'm looking at it and I don't think I need to remove the tie rod and I can't find an axle nut. I thought our cars don't have an axle nut. Any help?