Parts for your 2013 Toyota Land cruiser-Wheel hubs

2013 Toyota LandCruiser wheel hubs — what they do and how to look after them

Based on Toyota’s own technical literature — the LandCruiser 200 Series Repair Manual (front and rear axle/hub sections) and the Toyota Electronic Parts Catalogue (EPC) for the 2013 model year — the 2013 Toyota LandCruiser is absolutely fitted with wheel hubs front and rear. They’re core hardware that support the wheels, house the bearings, and, up front, transfer drive through the CVs. No manual free-wheeling hubs on this model either, it’s full-time 4WD, so the hubs are fixed and always along for the ride.

On this LandCruiser, the wheel hub carries the load via the wheel bearing, locates the wheel studs, and interfaces with the brake rotor and the ABS/vehicle stability system via the wheel speed sensor. Depending on variant and market, the front end uses a hub-and-bearing assembly that’s serviced as a unit, while the rear can be a hub and bearing arrangement appropriate to the axle design. Either way, the job’s the same: keep things rolling smoothly and safely.

Replacement and servicing aren’t scheduled by kilometres so much as by condition. Out in Aussie and Kiwi conditions — beach runs, corrugations, towing, and plenty of city stop-start — hubs and bearings work hard. Tell-tales that it’s time to act include a humming or growl that changes with speed, play when rocking the wheel at 12 and 6 o’clock, ABS or traction lights popping up, heat at the hub after a drive, or uneven tyre wear.

• Good practice during servicing:
  • Spin and listen for roughness, check for axial and radial play against factory specs.
  • Inspect wheel studs and nuts, brake rotors, and the ABS sensor and wiring near the hub.
  • Look for grease seepage or dust seal damage, especially after water crossings or sand.
  • Torque wheel nuts and any hub fasteners to the Toyota spec — don’t just “do them up”.
• When replacing:
  • Use quality OEM or reputable aftermarket hub/bearing assemblies.
  • Consider doing both sides on the same axle if the vehicle has high kilometres or heavy use.
  • After fitment, road test for noise, verify ABS readings, and recheck torque after a short run.

There’s no magic interval, but plenty of LandCruisers see 150,000–300,000 km before front hub/bearing attention, with harsh use pulling that forward. A solid inspection at every major service, and sooner after off-road trips, keeps the big wagon tight, quiet, and safe.

Popular questions about 2013 Toyota LandCruiser wheel hubs

Does a 2013 LandCruiser have manual locking hubs?

No. The 200 Series is full-time 4WD, so it runs fixed wheel hubs and a constant front drive connection. There are no manual free-wheeling hub dials to turn on the 2013 model, engagement is managed by the drivetrain and diffs.

How long do LandCruiser wheel hubs and bearings usually last?

Many owners see 150,000–300,000 km on hubs/bearings, but heavy loads, corrugations, beach work, and water crossings can shorten that. Regular inspections and jumping on early signs of noise or play will stretch that life nicely.

Should both front wheel hubs be replaced at the same time?

It’s not mandatory, but plenty of techs recommend replacing in axle pairs if one has failed at high kilometres. That way both sides are fresh, noise diagnosis is simpler, and you avoid doing the same labour twice in short succession.