RX330 Front Wheel Bearings - DIY Step by Step
Pole Position
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Sacramento, California
Thank you, now I have my cheat sheet for doing job....I ordered a Timken bearing replacement and will attempt either today or tomorrow...
Same procedure for RX300 also, which I did, but dont have the patient to write up. Really great job.
Same procedure for RX300 also, which I did, but dont have the patient to write up. Really great job.
Pole Position
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Sacramento, California
Oh man, just major messed up...while pressing bearing out the Brake caliper mounting bracket points on the steering nuckle bent....The part looked like it was not original equipment as it had a mark like what they put on junkyards parts. I did this job before and those two mounting points didnt bend on the RX300 steering knuckle...Any thoughts other than buy new. The caliper is too close and rubbing on the inside edge of the disk. what a major pita. Sewell haas the steering knuckle for 245 but I will also have to replace the bearing again as trying to remove one destroys them. What a bad ending to what i thought was going to be a successful day. The old bearing was bad by the way.
Pole Position
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Sacramento, California
Just thinking overnight, the steering knuckle is cast steel, man you would think it would not bend...going to be a $300-$400 dollar whoops...need a new knuckle and bearing....found one at a wrecker but it is off a 05 RX330 and according to all parts sites the number is 4321208020 versus 4321258020 however they claim it fits RX400h...That makes me nervous, was there a change or just a number change....any thoughts the part is $170 or best offer...
Lexus Champion
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Dallas, Texas
I would trust the part number more than some yahoo at the wrecking yard, can they give you a return on it?
I hope you are able to get those two boys out of that estrogen cloud for a little man time every now and then.
I hope you are able to get those two boys out of that estrogen cloud for a little man time every now and then.
Pole Position
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Sacramento, California
wow my local toyota dealer matched Sewell Lexus for the parts cost....THe steering knuckle they had to order but will be in tomorrow... I went ahead and ordered the correct part number knuckle. Just have to chalk this one up to whoops, sometimes things go bad.
Oh and Grandson is watching and helping in this mess, We are bonding while wife is away. I hate lonely house....He is a bright young man and likes to learn....
Oh and Grandson is watching and helping in this mess, We are bonding while wife is away. I hate lonely house....He is a bright young man and likes to learn....
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Reviving an oldie but goodie. The growling noise coming from the front end on the wife's RX finally came to a head. I had the new wheel bearing but was waiting for the best time to remove the front right hub and take to a shop to have old bearing pressed out, new bearing pressed in. Still not 100% assured that was the problem. The wife drew the line. Told me she was taking my truck to go Christmas shopping and I'd better get her car fixed. 
Raised the car, pulled the hub, took it to AutoNation (Previously known as Champion Toyota)
They charged me $150 to press out the old, press in the new. Time is money so having it done Saturday was the only option. Bottom line- Noise is GONE. Wife is happy, We all be happy now
Raised the car, pulled the hub, took it to AutoNation (Previously known as Champion Toyota)
They charged me $150 to press out the old, press in the new. Time is money so having it done Saturday was the only option. Bottom line- Noise is GONE. Wife is happy, We all be happy now
...was waiting for the best time to remove the front right hub and take to a shop to have old bearing pressed out, new bearing pressed in. Still not 100% assured that was the problem. The wife drew the line. Told me she was taking my truck to go Christmas shopping and I'd better get her car fixed.
Until I get it fixed my wife keeps stealing my IS-F
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Lead Lap
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: Texas
You can remove the drive shaft/axle from the knuckle by disconnecting the steering knuckle from the suspension but keeping the ball joint attached. As for removing the bearing.....hahahahahaha.......good luck with that. You could try bearing removers but a press is likely your only real option.
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Aug 2013
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From: MO
Torque spec please
I plan to replace passenger side Wheel Bearing soon. DIY write-up by HtownBlue is great. The only thing missing is the torque spec. Can anyone post the torque spec to complete this job?Thanks in advance
Rookie
Joined: Jan 2011
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From: cumbria
You can remove the drive shaft/axle from the knuckle by disconnecting the steering knuckle from the suspension but keeping the ball joint attached. As for removing the bearing.....hahahahahaha.......good luck with that. You could try bearing removers but a press is likely your only real option.