Oro

A friend's 2005 ES330 appears to need a new LF wheel bearing. I've done this before and even a 12-ton press was difficult to get the job done. Short of dragging his part to a machine shop, wasn't there a Raybestos or some pre-pressed assembly available? I am certain someone posted about that in the past. I can't find what I'm looking for with a google search, either.

I searched back three or more years in this sub-forum but couldn't locate the info on it, either. Has anyone used this or know what I am talking about?

LeX2K

Moog has one
https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...assembly,10923

I personally wouldn't touch it with a 10 meter extension, but maybe it's good. I have a shop that does wheel bearings for me they charge 1 hour labour or sometimes 1.5 on harder jobs. But it can be a challenge to find a shop that will do jobs like that.

Oro

Ugh, yeah I agree I don't like the idea of a Moog assembly like that, or at that price.

I guess I'll look for a shop as I don't want to mess with pressing one again with "only" a 12 ton press.

Thanks for the quick answer; now I know in which direction to go.

gjanz

So is there a problem with the Moog brand for these cars or is it just the idea of the pre-assembled wheel bearing kit off putting? Coming from the FBody world, Moog parts are generally favorable, and even recommended replacements by respected suspension builders.

Oro

Moog has two lines now, has for a while. Regular "Moog" and "Moog Problem Solver." Problem solver is OK but nothing earth-shattering; I trust it enough. If it's not "problem solver," then it's usually just Chinesium and a dice roll.

They may be more quality-oriented with domestic market parts; IDK. But with Asian parts that's the general rule. That said, I do have Moog "problem solver" LCA's in the car and have for a while - holding up just fine. Also Moog springs in the rear, doing great also and 1/4 the cost of Lexus. But in this critical application I wouldn't put a base-line Moog non-"problem solver" part in and I think that's what Lexus2k was getting at and I was also thinking.

gjanz

ah ok, thanks for the info!