Parts for your 2022 Toyota Land cruiser-Wheel hubs

2022 Toyota Land Cruiser (300 Series) wheel hubs — what they do and how to look after them

Wheel hubs are absolutely used on the 2022 Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Series. Toyota’s Service Information for the J300 platform details front and rear hub and bearing assemblies, and the Toyota Electronic Parts Catalog lists “hub sub-assembly, front axle” and “rear axle hub and bearing,” confirming fitment. The model runs full-time 4WD with a centre differential (as described in Toyota’s owner and technical literature), so it doesn’t use manual free‑wheeling locking hubs, instead, it uses drive flanges with sealed hub/bearing units and integrated ABS encoder rings.

On this Land Cruiser, the wheel hub assemblies do the heavy lifting: they locate the wheel, house the sealed bearings, support the vehicle’s weight, and provide the mounting face for the brake rotor and wheel. With full-time 4WD, the front hubs and bearings are always spinning, so they work hard whether it’s the school run or a corrugated outback track.

Because the bearings are sealed, there’s no greasing or adjustment during routine servicing. What matters is inspection: spin and listen for rumble, check for play with the wheel raised, and keep an eye on ABS warnings that could stem from a damaged encoder or sensor at the hub. After deep water crossings or beach work, hubs deserve extra attention—fine grit and salt accelerate wear if seals are compromised.

Replacement is straightforward for a trained tech but can be stubborn on high‑kilometre vehicles. Expect a bolt-in hub/bearing unit at the front and a pressed or unitised assembly at the rear depending on variant. Correct torque on axle nuts, hub bolts and wheel studs is critical, and a fresh hub flange surface ensures the rotor and wheel sit true. Using genuine or high-quality OE-spec hubs protects ABS accuracy and avoids noise or premature wear.

Owners who tour or tow may choose preventative replacement once noise or play appears, or when tyres/brakes are due and the vehicle’s already on the hoist. Replacing both sides on the same axle can save repeat labour if one hub has clearly failed and the other shows early signs.

• Warning signs: humming or growling that changes with speed, steering‑wheel vibration, uneven tyre wear, ABS light, or heat at the wheel after a drive.
• Service tips: wash down after off‑road trips, avoid pressure-washing directly at seals, re-torque wheel nuts after 50–100 km, and report any new noises early.

Technical sources referenced: Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Series Repair Manual (front and rear hub/bearing procedures), Toyota Electronic Parts Catalog (J300 hub and bearing listings), and Toyota owner/technical literature noting full‑time 4WD with no manual locking hubs.

Popular questions

Do 2022 Land Cruisers have manual locking hubs?
They don’t. The LC300 is full‑time 4WD with a centre differential, so it uses drive flanges and sealed hub/bearing units rather than manual free‑wheeling hubs. That simplifies operation and keeps the front end engaged for consistent traction and stability systems.

How long do Land Cruiser hub bearings usually last?
With normal on‑road use, many run well past 150,000–200,000 km. Heavy towing, bigger tyres, corrugations and water crossings can shorten that. If there’s rumble, play, or ABS faults traced to the hub, it’s time to replace. Using OE‑spec parts and proper torque helps maximise life.

Can a noisy hub damage other components?
Left too long, a failing hub can heat up, affect brake rotor runout, trigger ABS faults, and increase tyre wear. It’s best to sort noise or play early to avoid a snowball of extra repairs.