Wheel hub bearing replacement 2012 RX350 - HELP WITH AXLE BOLT SIZE NEEDED!

[NewEnglandLexus]

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

[RX400h]

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.

[NewEnglandLexus]

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.

[JackMR]

You can get the tool $15 cheaper on amazon. 

[NewEnglandLexus]

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

[Shaunny]

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

[RX400h]

Thanks for the procedure!👍