NewEnglandLexus Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 Believe I have a bad wheel bearing. Quiet grinding noise that changes with speed and is not affected by braking (also changed brakes so know they are not the issue). I have a 30mm and a 32mm socket (both 6-point) but neither will fit over the spindle/axle nut. The spindle/axle nut is a 12-point nut if that matters. Does anyone know what size socket I need to buy? TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RX400h Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 It seems as it it has to be one or the other. See 30MM TOYOTA/LEXUS FRONT AXLE LOCKNUT REMOVER KIT MST6438 | Matco Tools This one lists 2007 and later RX350s. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEnglandLexus Posted December 14, 2021 Author Share Posted December 14, 2021 Thanks, I will keep you posted if this works. Have to do one last trip of the year for work, but hope to have this done before Xmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackMR Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 You can get the tool $15 cheaper on amazon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEnglandLexus Posted December 22, 2021 Author Share Posted December 22, 2021 This post was recognized by Lexus Owners Club! NewEnglandLexus was awarded the badge 'Great Content' and 25 points. Got the job done! It required a 12-point, 30mm socket. Took less than an hour. I wrote a detailed step by step process with some pictures, helpful youtube videos and links to parts RX350 hub bearing replacement.docx RX350 hub bearing replacement.docx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaunny Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 On 12/22/2021 at 5:20 PM, NewEnglandLexus said: Got the job done! It required a 12-point, 30mm socket. Took less than an hour. I wrote a detailed step by step process with some pictures, helpful youtube videos and links to parts RX350 hub bearing replacement.docx RX350 hub bearing replacement.docx 2.29 MB · 5 downloads Thanks Allot New Englander Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RX400h Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 Thanks for the procedure!👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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