Parts for your 2013 Toyota Land cruiser-Wheel hubs

2013 Toyota Land Cruiser wheel hubs — what they do and when to service them

Based on Toyota’s 200 Series technical literature — including the Toyota Land Cruiser 200 Series Repair Manual (via Toyota TIS), the New Car Features (NCF) guide, and the Toyota Electronic Parts Catalogue (EPC) — the 2013 Land Cruiser is fitted with wheel hubs front and rear. The front uses a hub and bearing assembly integrated with the drive axle splines and ABS tone ring, the rear mounts the hub and bearing to the live axle. There are no manual free‑wheeling/locking hubs from factory on this model, it’s full‑time 4WD with fixed drive flanges.

On a 2013 Land Cruiser, the wheel hub is the anchor point for the wheel and brake disc, carries the vehicle’s weight through the bearing, and (at the front) transmits engine torque through the CV shaft. It also houses the ABS tone ring and wheel studs. Because the bearings are sealed, there’s no periodic greasing — focus is on inspection and timely replacement when wear shows up.

Owners who tow, tour long distances, or tackle corrugations and river crossings in Aus and NZ will lean on the hubs harder, so regular checks at every service or tyre rotation are a smart move. Typical signs a hub or bearing is calling it quits include:

• A humming or growling that rises with road speed and often changes when the steering is lightly loaded left or right
• Play felt at the wheel at 12 and 6 o’clock, ABS warning lights, uneven pad/rotor wear, or excess heat at the hub after a drive
• Grease leakage, damaged dust caps or cracked wheel studs

When replacement time comes, quality matters. Use reputable hub/bearing assemblies and new single‑use hardware (axle nuts, circlips, dust caps) as specified by Toyota. Keep ABS sensors clean, seat the rotor properly, and torque everything to spec. After deep water, give the hubs and brakes a once‑over and recheck wheel‑nut torque after a few hundred kilometres. Replacing in pairs isn’t mandatory, but on high‑kilometre vehicles it’s often sensible to keep both sides even.

Service teams will road test for noise, check for play with the wheels off the ground, inspect seals and studs, and verify ABS readings. With the right parts and correct torque, a fresh hub assembly restores that trademark Land Cruiser smoothness and stability, ready for the next big run.

Do 2013 Land Cruisers have manual locking hubs?

No. The 2013 200 Series runs full‑time 4WD with fixed drive flanges. The front hubs are always engaged, there are no factory manual free‑wheeling hubs. That design supports constant traction and integrated stability systems.

How long do wheel hubs and bearings typically last?

Plenty see well over 150,000–250,000 km, but life depends on load, towing, off‑road use, water crossings, and wheel/tyre choices. Regular inspections at each service help catch early wear before it affects tyres or brakes.

Is it safe to drive with a noisy wheel hub?

Best not. A failing hub can worsen quickly, affect ABS and braking, and in extreme cases lead to wheel or brake damage. If there’s a growl or play at the wheel, book an inspection and sort it promptly.