river

I have 2000 rx300 AWD with 196k. Rear left side bearing is making noise. Trying to get it replaced read somewhere it is hard to replace just the bearing so buy the hub with bearing.tried to find one with good brand bearing no luck. EBAY has few for cheap but not sure about the quality. AutoOne has duralast. Can someone confirm that yes I need the complete hub and not just the bearing and where to find one?
Thanks

salimshah

Bearings have to be pressed out and the new one pressed in. It is a breeze if you have a hydraulic press and the right adapters. I estimate that a shop will charge you $25.

New quality bearing can run up to about $75 (estimate).

I personally would not buy a used one (unless it is an emergency).

The other issue is that I would replace the bearings in pair ,,, that makes the cost 2x.

If you do take the shaft out, remember not to put the weight of the RX on the wheels ... to prevent damage ... the shaft and bearing must be together, before the wheels touch the ground ... i.e. Keep the RX on the jack.

Salim

river

What type of shop will press them?
how about buying the hub with bearing already pressed in? one i saw at ebay for $40
http://www.ebay.com/itm/172069102231?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

salimshah

Most mechanic shops have the press. Machinist may have some and the one I visit is an Axle repair shop. Last time I was there, a dealership next door was sending all their work to them too.

No comment regarding the ebay find.

Salim.

river

Thanks for the response, I know you don't want to comment on ebay item but what is your thought about buying hub assembly with bearing pressed in or just buying the bearing and getting it pressed.
I know I wont be sure about bearing quality. But the flip side is I have heared it is almost impossible to get old hub out of the car with out damaging other stuff specially with 196k miles

salimshah

Timken/Koyo would be the OEM. Please correct me if I am wrong.

The same amount of parts need to be separated if you take the thing out to have the bearing replaced or put a new hub.

Incidentally many times there is no problem with the bearing, so please get a second opinion or try rotating the tires.

There may be nothing wrong with he eBay product, but I simply dont know. If I had to make the choice, after making sure it is the bearing, I would replace the pair with Timken.

Salim