Wheel Bearings

[dalesman]

does any one have an idea what i should be paying for a wheel bearing fitting to a 1998 rav4 lwb??

is it an easy job?? could the average DIY mechanic carry out the job??

[Uncle Bob]

Just looked up wheel bearings in the Chilton workshop manual (USA version ) and they don't cover how to fix them .

So.....i've had a look on a Blueprint parts listing , if you're doing a rear bearing it comes complete with hub, so a unbolt and bolt up sort of job.

If its the front ,you need to take the hub off, (that includes take the hub off the bottom ball joint, shock absorber and drivshaft ), then the bearing needs to be pressed out or use a big vice and some large sockets.

Time scale for wheel bearings....

Front........ 2 hrs,

Rear.........1.7 hrs,

hope that helps,

Bob.