You were lucky they were not rusted in. My 2004 xA has 165k miles. The hubs were very hard to remove. I had to use an impact chisel to separate the unit from the mounting flange. PB Blaster was my friend too.
Did this today, both sides. Video was vet helpful, thank you. Definitely helps to use penetrating spray on bolts before removing them. Back wheels were very noisy, now quiet like a new car. Thanks again.
Lug nut torque is 80 ft-lbs. Great video, really helped me. Just let me say that "weight of your body" could produce over torqueing. Also, one should always wear a mask when doing any work on brakes - your Covid N-95 mask is good, but a proper respirator is best. Thanks.
With 185K on my 2004 Scion xA, it was due. Went down without a hitch because you provided a look ahead at the process. Thank you. Ready for the next 100K.
Thank you my friend, between you and the Asian dude I got both sides done in under an hour. Very, very cool how you walked us through the whole kid. Peace to you my brother!!
I removed the bearings on my '05 xA in 10 minutes. After securing the vehicle and removing the tire, I took a sawzall and cut the back of the old hub off. It's junk anyways. Then tap out with a hammer. I have ABS so I taped that wire up and out of the way so I didn't cut it. Seriously it's 10 minutes if you take a 2 minute break. Book time is 1.5 hours.
NEVER STAND ON A TIRE IRON. When working on the rear axle of a vehicle you should CHOCK THE FRONT AXLE to prevent the vehicle from moving. Placing a tire under the work zone is a dangerous and prohibitive habit. Furthermore, in the event that your vehicle falls off of the jack stand you will have most likely ruined your rim. Also, those aren't screws holding the bearing hub assembly in place. They are bolts. Additionally, NEVER STRIKE INWARDS ON A BRAKE DRUM.
Beware, this video doesn't show how to remove the hub assembly after you take off the four screws and it does not show how difficult it is to remove the four bolts holding on the hub assembly. The Scion xB is a little different. It is not possible to use a socket to get to the four bolts. You will have to use a 14mm box wrench and cheater bar to remove the four bolts to the hub assembly. The torque spec is 159 pounds so it takes a little muscle. A socket wrench will not fit. I tried a 14 mm crows foot attachment on my socket but the open wrench is not strong enough and will cam out/round off the bolts. I suggest a 6 point box wrench to avoid striping the bolt heads. Removing the hub will require either a special tool (kind of like a steering wheel puller) or 3ea 4x1/2 inch bolts, washers and nuts. The hub assembly has 3 holes in it. Put a bolt through the hole, put a washer and nut on the inside and screw the inside nuts to press out the hub assembly. Make sure the screw is pushing on the mount and not on the inside of the hub assembly. Also its easier to remove the ABS cable after the hub assembly is removed but make sure you have an extra hand to hold onto the assembly when it comes off so that you don't damage the wires. With the hub assembly lose, you will have better access to the ABS clips because you can turn the assembly upside down to take off the grey clamp shell locking clip and then pull up on the tab shown in the video to slide out the black clip.
This comment is not right, it shows how to remove the hub @ 5:36 I don't understand why, when someone try to make something helpful like this video there is always a smart ass coming to try to discredit it, why don't you make your own video LisaLovesMySi
Javier why are u mad lol at 5:36 you can obviously see the video was cut. He had the socket in, cut the video, then hand loosened it. It didnt show how hard it would be, which is why lisa said it "takes a little muscle"
@LisaLovesMySi....I know this is an old post....just where (on the old hub) are there 3 holes to insert a removal bolt like you say? And what does 4 x 1/2 bolt mean?....the car is metric and what kind of "puller" bolts are we really talking about. Even looking at the vid here both new and old hub assemblies don't show the existence of these 3 holes you speak of. Are you maybe confusing this with a 2011 xB or XD with rear disc brakes where the hub may have such 3 holes you speak about? The only way....for Scion xA / xB....is to hammer-out 2 oppiosoing wheel studs....and use THOSE holes....there are no holes otherwise in the front flange. Then, I guess you mean use 4" long x 1/2" diameter threaded rod or bolt with nuts and washer....to act as a "puller" bearing agains the rear backing plate of the drum. Make sure the point where it bears-down in the backing plate us further supported by heavier metal behind it....so you don't punch through.
Yea well it won't come out , I had to use a big ass chisel and hammer and beat the backing plate off the axle and the bearing stuck in the backing plate still..hanging on the hangar so the brake line dont break.. because of rust.. you guys and your clean ass vehicles this never works. Because of rust.. I have no idea how to get it ou tg without breaking the brake line off and getting it o n a bench and pressing it out . What's your ass answer to that.
+Pedro Sanchez I just tried doing this yesterday and had the same issue. I just bought some lubricating oil, which i'll spray on the front side and back side to try to free it up.
Korruptor yes i did. I changed. I live in chicago u know with all the salt and rust the Baring it was very atach to the car. And i was hiting really hard with the hammer but the barring don't move . because i was hiting up and down. so i went to the autozone and i ask if they can let me barrow a tool for that and they did . i dont know the name but is like a sucker!!
You were lucky they were not rusted in. My 2004 xA has 165k miles. The hubs were very hard to remove. I had to use an impact chisel to separate the unit from the mounting flange. PB Blaster was my friend too.
Did this today, both sides. Video was vet helpful, thank you. Definitely helps to use penetrating spray on bolts before removing them. Back wheels were very noisy, now quiet like a new car. Thanks again.
Lug nut torque is 80 ft-lbs. Great video, really helped me. Just let me say that "weight of your body" could produce over torqueing. Also, one should always wear a mask when doing any work on brakes - your Covid N-95 mask is good, but a proper respirator is best. Thanks.
With 185K on my 2004 Scion xA, it was due. Went down without a hitch because you provided a look ahead at the process. Thank you. Ready for the next 100K.
Wow that looked really easy for you! My son has been hammering at the hub assembly for almost 3 hours and it will not come out. Any ideas?
Thank you my friend, between you and the Asian dude I got both sides done in under an hour. Very, very cool how you walked us through the whole kid. Peace to you my brother!!
Did you need a puller to get the hub off
Lug nuts are supposed to be torqued to 83 pounds on this vehicle!
One hour later - both replaced! Thanks for the video
Did you us a puller to get hub off
since you have a torque wrench you could torque the wheels 80 ft
I removed the bearings on my '05 xA in 10 minutes. After securing the vehicle and removing the tire, I took a sawzall and cut the back of the old hub off. It's junk anyways. Then tap out with a hammer. I have ABS so I taped that wire up and out of the way so I didn't cut it. Seriously it's 10 minutes if you take a 2 minute break. Book time is 1.5 hours.
What happen if it making clunking sound when you break. What does that mean?
great video! will be doing this next week just ordered on Amazon after checking local stores :-)
Over-torque at end of vid
don't step on the lug wrench when you're tightening
NEVER STAND ON A TIRE IRON. When working on the rear axle of a vehicle you should CHOCK THE FRONT AXLE to prevent the vehicle from moving. Placing a tire under the work zone is a dangerous and prohibitive habit. Furthermore, in the event that your vehicle falls off of the jack stand you will have most likely ruined your rim. Also, those aren't screws holding the bearing hub assembly in place. They are bolts. Additionally, NEVER STRIKE INWARDS ON A BRAKE DRUM.
Beware, this video doesn't show how to remove the hub assembly after you take off the four screws and it does not show how difficult it is to remove the four bolts holding on the hub assembly. The Scion xB is a little different. It is not possible to use a socket to get to the four bolts. You will have to use a 14mm box wrench and cheater bar to remove the four bolts to the hub assembly. The torque spec is 159 pounds so it takes a little muscle. A socket wrench will not fit. I tried a 14 mm crows foot attachment on my socket but the open wrench is not strong enough and will cam out/round off the bolts. I suggest a 6 point box wrench to avoid striping the bolt heads. Removing the hub will require either a special tool (kind of like a steering wheel puller) or 3ea 4x1/2 inch bolts, washers and nuts. The hub assembly has 3 holes in it. Put a bolt through the hole, put a washer and nut on the inside and screw the inside nuts to press out the hub assembly. Make sure the screw is pushing on the mount and not on the inside of the hub assembly. Also its easier to remove the ABS cable after the hub assembly is removed but make sure you have an extra hand to hold onto the assembly when it comes off so that you don't damage the wires. With the hub assembly lose, you will have better access to the ABS clips because you can turn the assembly upside down to take off the grey clamp shell locking clip and then pull up on the tab shown in the video to slide out the black clip.
This comment is not right, it shows how to remove the hub @ 5:36 I don't understand why, when someone try to make something helpful like this video there is always a smart ass coming to try to discredit it, why don't you make your own video LisaLovesMySi
Javier why are u mad lol at 5:36 you can obviously see the video was cut. He had the socket in, cut the video, then hand loosened it. It didnt show how hard it would be, which is why lisa said it "takes a little muscle"
@LisaLovesMySi....I know this is an old post....just where (on the old hub) are there 3 holes to insert a removal bolt like you say? And what does 4 x 1/2 bolt mean?....the car is metric and what kind of "puller" bolts are we really talking about. Even looking at the vid here both new and old hub assemblies don't show the existence of these 3 holes you speak of. Are you maybe confusing this with a 2011 xB or XD with rear disc brakes where the hub may have such 3 holes you speak about? The only way....for Scion xA / xB....is to hammer-out 2 oppiosoing wheel studs....and use THOSE holes....there are no holes otherwise in the front flange. Then, I guess you mean use 4" long x 1/2" diameter threaded rod or bolt with nuts and washer....to act as a "puller" bearing agains the rear backing plate of the drum. Make sure the point where it bears-down in the backing plate us further supported by heavier metal behind it....so you don't punch through.
I used a Milwalkee 1/2 in impact gun with a 12mm wobble socket... and a 10 inch extension,,,, No idea what you're talking about!!!
Good video, thanks, you know what they say, every project is 80% preparation, this helped with that, thanks again @Ram SN
I stopped watching honestly when you said this is connected to the axle😢
over tightened those wheel nuts way too much. If your wife has a flat, good luck getting those loose...
R Buggs He also put the lug nuts on backwards!
Yea well it won't come out , I had to use a big ass chisel and hammer and beat the backing plate off the axle and the bearing stuck in the backing plate still..hanging on the hangar so the brake line dont break.. because of rust.. you guys and your clean ass vehicles this never works. Because of rust.. I have no idea how to get it ou tg without breaking the brake line off and getting it o n a bench and pressing it out . What's your ass answer to that.
WD - 40 FIRST ON EVERYTHING MY FRIEND...
American people doesn't knows what is a simple brush. They knows chemicals and electrical tools
Anyone know a website to get torque info?
jUsT a ViSiToR Hey, man, after two years have we found an answer on the torque spec yet?
It’s 76 ft pounds well that’s what my owners manual says at least
Did you torque the hub bolts on both the xA and the xB to 46 ft/lb; and where did you find that info? Thanks! I have the '06 xB.
have a cuestion i took the four bolts and the barring is no coming out. also i hit with hammer and steel not move?? what can i do please?
+Pedro Sanchez I just tried doing this yesterday and had the same issue. I just bought some lubricating oil, which i'll spray on the front side and back side to try to free it up.
Korruptor ok thats what im going to try. Thanks korruptor. Hope u can make it too.
Korruptor yes i did. I changed. I live in chicago u know with all the salt and rust the Baring it was very atach to the car. And i was hiting really hard with the hammer but the barring don't move . because i was hiting up and down. so i went to the autozone and i ask if they can let me barrow a tool for that and they did . i dont know the name but is like a sucker!!