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Toyota Wheel Bearing | ABS Speed Sensor Replacement

Is your Toyota wheel bearing noisy, and the ABS light illuminates? Learn how to fix the problem by replacing the wheel bearing of your Toyota.


These instructions will help you replace Toyota rear wheel bearing assembly and ABS sensor on models such as Toyota Yaris, Prius, Altis, Celica, Matrix, Estima, RAV4, Corolla, Scion xB, Scion TC, and Pontiac Vibe. This guide applies to front-wheel-drive Toyota vehicles. It does not apply to all-wheel-drive models. It only applies to vehicles with the ABS wheel speed sensor integrated into the wheel bearing.

Symptoms

  • Noise – an early sign that your Toyota wheel bearing is starting to fail and will need to be replaced soon.
  • ABS light – the ABS, TRAC, and VSC light may come on permanently or, in some cases, intermittently.

What you will need

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  • Toyota Rear Wheel Bearing with ABS Sensor
  • Floor jack
  • Jack stands
  • Ratchet wrench
  • Breaker bar
  • Metric Sockets
  • Penetrating rust fluid
  • Wheel chocks
  • Hammer
  • Thread locker
  • Torque wrench

Procedure

  1. Park the vehicle. Place the transmission in Park. If you have a manual transmission, place it in the first gear.
  2. Place wheel chocks on the back and front to lock the front wheels. You need to prevent the vehicle from rolling.
  3. Loosen the lug nuts but do not remove them yet. Raise the vehicle and secure it with jack stands.
  4. Remove the lug nuts and take off the rear wheel.
  5. Spray penetrating oil on all the bolts.remote toyota rear wheel bearing
  6. Disconnect the ABS sensor connector.toytoa rear abs sensor abs sensor disconnected
  7. Remove the brake caliper guide bolts.
  8. Disconnect the parking brake cable.
  9. Use a breaker bar to remove the brake caliper bracket bolts.remove toyota rear brake caliper bracket
  10. Remove the rotor from the wheel hub. If you plan on reusing the rotor, use a rubber hammer to remove it.remove toytoa rear rotor
  11. Remove all four bolts that secure the wheel hub.toyota rear wheel bearing hub assembly replacement These bolts may be difficult to remove, especially if they are rusted.stuck rear wheel hub bearing bolt toyta Use a breaker bar and spray penetrating oil. Allow the penetrating oil to work for at least fifteen minutes.
  12. Remove the wheel bearing together with the ABS sensor.toyota rear wheel hub assembly removed
  13. Use sandpaper or wire brush to remove any present rust from the wheel hub mounting area.
  14. Install the wheel hub bearing and torque bolts to specification. See the typical values below.
  15. Install the rotor on the wheel hub.
  16. Install the brake caliper bracket and torque the bolts to specification. Rember to use thread locker on the bolts.
  17. Install the brake pads brake caliper and torque the brake caliper bolts to specification.
  18. Install the wheel and torque the lug nuts after you lower the vehicle.

Torque Specifications

Typical torque specifications. These values may vary between models.

  • Wheel hub bolts – 70 ft. lbs.
  • Lug nuts – 80 ft.lbs.
  • Caliper guide bolts – 25 ft.lbs.
  • Caliper bracket bolts – 75 ft. lbs.

Verify the correct torque specification by calling your dealer.

ABS Light Still On

YOUCANIC UCAN2 SCANNER

If the ABS light is still on when you have replaced your vehicle’s ABS wheel speed sensor, you can use the YOUCANIC Full System Scanner to clear the codes. This scanner can also read and clear fault codes through every control module of your vehicle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a Toyota wheel bearing special tool?

You do not need any special tool for this design.
You need a bearing removal tool on Toyota 4Runner, Tundra, or Tacoma if you need to replace the rear wheel bearing.

My wheel bearing is fine, but my ABS light is on due to a bad sensor; what should I do?

Before you replace a Toyota ABS sensor/wheel hub assembly, check the connector at the wheel ABS sensor. The connector can corrode and trigger the ABS light.

What are the common symptoms of having a bad wheel bearing?

Malfunctioning ABS
Humming Noise coming from the wheel
Looseness on the Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Vibration

We hope you find the Toyota Wheel Bearing | ABS Speed Sensor Replacement guide helpful. Check these troubleshooting and repair guides for more help on your Toyota.

Author

  • Rushit Hila • ASE Certified

    Rushit Hila, an ASE-certified engineer (G1 Automotive Maintenance and Repair), brings over two decades of hands-on experience in the automotive world to his writing. With a strong educational background, including a Master of Science in Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering, he has honed his skills and expertise through years of practical work. As a respected authority in the field, Mr. Hila is dedicated to offering insightful and valuable content that resonates with both vehicle owners and mechanics.

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