How to Replace Rear Bearing and Hub Assembly 92-01 Toyota Camry
Difficulty: Advanced · About 90 min · Toyota Camry
Replace the rear hub and bearing assembly on a 1992–01 Toyota Camry, transferring the drum brake shoes carefully and adjusting them for light contact.
Tools you will need
- Floor jack
- Jack stands
- 21 mm socket
- 14 mm socket
- Brake cleaner
- Pliers
- Ratchet
- Torque wrench
Parts and supplies
- Rear hub and bearing assembly
- Brake shoe hardware, as needed
Steps
Raise and remove the wheel
Loosen the lug nuts and raise the rear of the vehicle evenly. Support it securely on jack stands, then remove the wheel and brake drum.
Remove the drum brake shoes
Note the shoe and spring arrangement, then remove the retaining springs and pins. Disconnect the parking brake cable from the shoe and keep the hardware organized for reassembly.
Remove the old hub
Rotate the hub to access each mounting bolt from the rear. Remove the four bolts and pull the hub assembly straight off the axle flange.
Install the replacement hub
Clean the backing plate and axle mounting surface. Confirm the new hub seal is seated, align the assembly, and install its mounting bolts to the vehicle's specification.
Reassemble the brake shoes
Clean the backing plate contact points and inspect the adjuster and springs. Reconnect the parking brake cable, assemble the shoes and retainers in their original positions, and set the adjuster.
Adjust and install the brake drum
Expand the shoes until they make light, even contact with the drum. Refit the drum and rotate it to confirm it turns without binding.
Reinstall the wheel and test
Mount the wheel and torque the lug nuts to specification in a crossing pattern. Pump the brake pedal, check parking brake operation, and test at low speed.
Check your vehicle’s repair manual for exact specifications and fit.