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Originally Posted by GeraldM
Thanks for the replies. I will start shopping around for a hub bearing assembly. There are lot's of Online vendors but they are in the US and I am in Canada. I am surprised that this would be a problem as the van only hs 78,00 KMs on it. You would think a bearing would last longer.
I also think that the snow and new tires were a bit of a red herring. It's just coincidental that they problem showed up afterwards.
From some of the reading I've been doing, it appears that if the noise goes away when I turn to the left, then it should be the front drivers side bearing that needs to be replaced - does that seem right? (the noise is just coming from the front and seems to be on the drivers side but it's hard to tell).
For those of you who've replaced this part, is it connected to the CV joint? Can I do this with just a wheel puller an a 34(?)mm socket?
Thanks again for your help!
-Gerald
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Socket is 33mm not 34mm got mine at Carquest for $18 CDN and correct name is Front wheel hub removal socket.
As for the hub you can buy them at NAPA for about $210 or Part Source/Canadian Tire for $250. I got one at the NAPA the other one from Part source and they matched the price.
These vehicles are known for the weak front ends(Bad intake gasket and other issues) My Camry went over 400,000km on original bearing (Actually car went to heaven so it lasted life time) Now you know why Toyota is kicking GM ass.
Just remove the nut use puller to seperate CV joint from the hub then tap on the bearing with brass hammer and hub should come apart. Just remember to unhook the ABS sensor wire from the hub before you remove the hub.
Good luck