Parts for your 2011 Toyota Blade-Wheel hubs

2011 Toyota Blade wheel hubs — purpose, care, and when to replace

Wheel hubs are absolutely relevant and used on the 2011 Toyota Blade. Toyota’s Electronic Parts Catalogue (EPC) for the E150-platform Blade (model codes AZE156H/GRE156H, 2011 MY) lists both front “axle hub (sub-assy)” and rear “rear axle hub & bearing assy.” Toyota’s Repair Manual for the same platform (TIS service sections covering Front Axle/Hub and Rear Axle Hub) details inspection and replacement of these assemblies, including ABS encoder considerations. So yes—this vehicle is fitted with wheel hubs front and rear.

On the Blade, the wheel hub is the bit that the wheel bolts onto, keeping the brake rotor centred and the wheel spinning true around a sealed bearing. Up front, the hub works with a press‑in bearing inside the steering knuckle to handle cornering and braking loads. Down the back, the Blade typically uses a bolt-on hub and bearing unit with an integrated ABS encoder, simplifying replacement. Together, they keep things smooth, quiet, and predictable—exactly what’s wanted for daily driving round town or open-road kilometres.

These are sealed bearings, so there’s no greasing at service time. Instead, routine servicing is about checks and good habits:

• Listen for a low growl or humming that rises with speed, changing slightly when steering left or right.
• Feel for play by rocking each wheel at 12 and 6 o’clock