2003 Prius - Rear Wheel Bearings

Discussion in 'Generation 1 Prius Discussion' started by KitsuneVoss, Aug 8, 2025 at 5:53 PM.

  1. KitsuneVoss

    KitsuneVoss Member

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    I had been hearing a humming sound from the rear and finally figured out that it is the driver's side wheel bearing. Ordered a replacement from Amazon. Right now I don't have the $100+ to get from a local auto shop. Watching a video, looks pretty self explanatory.

    Have a question however
    The person in the video tightens two bolts in the protective covering on the brake drum to get it off. I would likely just get the specific bolt size if I can from Lowes. Does anyone know the thread of that bolt?
     
    #1 KitsuneVoss, Aug 8, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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  2. ChapmanF

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    M8-1.25. A lot of the bolts securing random things under the hood are that size too, and can be borrowed.
     
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    You talking about to push the drum off first put kroil on hub centric center piece smack drum on then hit it at 12 o'clock then 6 and back to 12 . Repeat see drum moving out on hub center piece . Usually twill walk off . Cept in da great North