Parts for your 2018 Toyota Vitz|yaris-Wheel hubs

2018 Toyota Vitz/Yaris wheel hubs — what they do and when to service them

Wheel hubs are definitely used on the 2018 Toyota Vitz/Yaris. Toyota’s Electronic Parts Catalogue (for the P13 series: KSP/NCP/NSP130/131/135) lists a “Hub Sub‑Assembly, Front Axle” and a “Rear Axle Hub & Bearing Assembly,” and the factory Repair Manual includes procedures titled “Front Axle Hub Removal/Installation” and “Rear Axle Hub Removal/Installation.” Major bearing manufacturers’ application guides (SKF/NTN/NSK) also specify sealed, bolt‑in hub bearing units for this model. So, hubs are absolutely relevant on this vehicle.

On the 2018 Vitz/Yaris, each hub is the central mounting point that the wheel and brake hardware ride on. The hub contains a sealed bearing pack that supports the wheel, keeps it turning smoothly and accurately, and provides an encoder for the ABS/vehicle stability systems. Up front, the hub assembly sits inside the steering knuckle