Wheel-bearing question; can you switch out entire hub-assembly?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by priuslyfe, Aug 1, 2025 at 9:50 AM.

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  1. priuslyfe

    priuslyfe Member

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    I'll buy some and hopefully when the Amazon 19mm extractor gets here...it'll work. These kinds of problems are why car-repair is not practical or enjoyable, I don't understand why manufacturers don't apply anti-seize to any prone to fuse-together nut/bolt tbh.
     
    #21 priuslyfe, Aug 2, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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    PB Blaster and air impact wrench would be my go-to if I couldn't get the breaker bar to take that off. I haven't bought WD40 in years it is not a good lubricant nor penetrant product IMO.

    When I did the struts on an older Corolla that had lived 12 years on the east coast through salty roads, having the impact with a strong 19mm deep impact socket saved me. Use the correct tool for the job from the get go. But at this point if the nut is mangled and rounded off you might have to take a cutter to it and grind it off.
     
    #22 xw20_driver, Aug 4, 2025 at 10:44 AM
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    I was just about to go spray the nut again with PBblaster. I think the extractor arrives on Thursday. I need to buy an impact wrench so I should look into that. I checked for new wheel-bearings today and as I suspected they cost around $180 (there are lower-tier bearings available but I figure with bearings probably not a good idea to buy the less-expensive).

    What BRAND of lubricant is better than WD40, that's the only kind I'm familiar with? Moreover, is there a one-fits-all for both lubricant and penetration (well other than KY)?

    thanks.
     
    #23 priuslyfe, Aug 4, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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