Jazz Rear Wheel Bearing Replacement Options

[Mooro]

G'day, we just bought a 2003 Jazz Vti as a replacement for our Toyota Echo. It has got 58,000kms on it and is in pretty good condition and overall I'm very impressed with it...heaps more solid than the Echo. We picked it up for $11,000 so I think we got a good buy.

On the test drive I noticed a whirring noise coming from the rear at anything above 50-60km/hr, I convinced myself it was just road noise form the crap Nexan tyres, but after driving it for a bit I think it maybe something more. It's going to really bug me especially since we wil lbe driving across Australia in it, so I'm going to have to try and solve it. I have read on the internet about lots of rear wheel bearing failures in Jazz's with similar symptoms so I'm guessing this is the problem.

I'll probably replace them myself but my quesiton is, are there any options to prevent future premature failures...ie can I get a non Honda bearing of better quality or have Honda fixed this quality problem with better bearings...am I best to stick with genuine Honda items?

[sassy_fit_vtit]

Best asking your mechanic, I had the same problem were at the time i replaced the rear wheel bearing they were about to fall off =z.

[panda[cRx]]

the oem ones havent changed, so yes there is a fair chance it may happen again down the track.

i don't remember there being any aftermarket options being available either so u may just need to suck it and see

[Mooro]

Thats pretty poor by Honda really, for it to be this bad after only 50,000kms and for so many others to have the same problem...you would think in this day and age manufacturers would be able to avoid things like this. It's a shame because other thna that I'm reallly impressed with the Jazz and for a "cheap" compact car it seems to be very well built and is pleasant to drive.

Oh well I guess I'll just have to suck it and see.

With the rear wheel bearings do I have to buy the whole hub (expensive) from Honda or can I just press out the bearing and get it replaced?

[panda[cRx]]

pretty sure its the whole hub mate.

don't worry, your new bearings should last until your cvt packs it in

[Mooro]

Manual for me ...I deliberately steered clear of CVT...just sounds expensive when it breaks.

[Joe kickarse]

How much will it cost to replace the bearings by Honda?

[Mooro]

Not sure yet but I have heard figure of about $200 per hub assembly. Fitment is pretty basic to do yourself so I can't imagine Honda charging too much...

[STTICH]

its a common & known problem for the jazzes, previous owner shud have claimed it while it was still covered under warranty.

if its needed to be changed, u will have to change it sometime sooner or later, or else it'll only get noisier.

[tedh1951]

You could try contacting organisations like:

Hooper Bearings Pty. Ltd.
690 Botany Rd, Mascot, NSW 2020
p: (02) 9313 4300
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Email - None Supplied

I've bought replacement bearings for a Suzuki Carry Van some years ago that kept failing because the neighbours German Sheppard kept relieving himself on my wheel - Hoopers supplied a commercial, sealed, high speed pump bearing that not only stopped the urine getting in, but was about a quarter of the price - their advice was priceless. A similar thing occurred with a set of Austin 1800 front wheel bearings $72 each x 4 in the late 70's. Yeah, I know, I've driven some odd stuff over the years - but money and imports were short.

[hoey888]

just to let you know, the rear wheel bearing and hubs come as a complete one piece set. you cannot buy them separately. honda oem new your looking around 200ish mark

[tedh1951]

just to let you know, the rear wheel bearing and hubs come as a complete one piece set. you cannot buy them separately. honda oem new your looking around 200ish mark

Well I guess that makes sense, but as a maintenance engineer I reckon if it can be assembled, I can disassemble it. That Honda supply it as complete unit doesn't mean it can't be repaired. I have never actually assessed a Jazz hub for this type of work, but if Honda can get a bearing in then I can get it out, and replace it. I WILL have a look and see what I can sort out.