Nelks, thanks very much for the post - I just finished my second hub assembly replacement on my '05 RX 330 and it's great to be in a quiet car again.
I went with the $125 Duralast option vs. the $200 Timken from Autozone. I agree the Timken would be a better option but I actually hate this car and I'm only doing the bearings so I can trade it in without taking a hit. I was quoted $2700 from the local Lexus dealer and $2300 from the garage I normally deal with to do the job so this procedure saved me a lot!
I also found the 32mm socket a little loose so maybe the 30mm would work for the '05 as well.
Netvigators, thanks for the torque specs. I don't have the repair manual and have wondered about the torque specs. Also, I had a similar experience to yours in separating the hub from the backing plate. I fussed with both of them for a long time before finally holding the backing plate in one hand while giving the hub a few good whacks with the hammer - just what nelks recommended, I just didn't hit it hard enough at first. Anyway, the hubs finally popped out with no noticeable damage to the backing plate or the e-brake assembly.
Replacing A Rear Bearing Hub Assembly On A 2004 Lexus Rx330
in 99 - 03 Lexus RX300
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Nelks, thanks very much for the post - I just finished my second hub assembly replacement on my '05 RX 330 and it's great to be in a quiet car again.
I went with the $125 Duralast option vs. the $200 Timken from Autozone. I agree the Timken would be a better option but I actually hate this car and I'm only doing the bearings so I can trade it in without taking a hit. I was quoted $2700 from the local Lexus dealer and $2300 from the garage I normally deal with to do the job so this procedure saved me a lot!
I also found the 32mm socket a little loose so maybe the 30mm would work for the '05 as well.
Netvigators, thanks for the torque specs. I don't have the repair manual and have wondered about the torque specs. Also, I had a similar experience to yours in separating the hub from the backing plate. I fussed with both of them for a long time before finally holding the backing plate in one hand while giving the hub a few good whacks with the hammer - just what nelks recommended, I just didn't hit it hard enough at first. Anyway, the hubs finally popped out with no noticeable damage to the backing plate or the e-brake assembly.
Thanks again, great post and thread!