Q. I have a 2015 Toyota Camry LE with 155,000 miles. A diagnostic was done and I was told the left front wheel ball bearings are worn and need to be replaced, including the hub. With my car at this mileage, does this seem reasonable and necessary?

A. If the bearing is making a noise or is loose then it needs to be replaced. It is not an unusual repair item for any vehicle with over 100,000 miles. The repair can be performed in two different ways. The hub and bearing can be replaced, or the entire bearing assembly complete with the spindle can be replaced. The “loaded” spindle can be performed quicker with less labor, although the part is more expensive. To replace the bearing and hub requires a few specialized tools including a hydraulic press to remove and install the new parts.

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