🚗 Classic Fault — Toyota (1984–1989)
MR2 Mk1 rear knuckle bearing failure
💰 Estimated Repair Cost
$50 – $180 GBP
Parts and labour estimate
🔧 Tools Required
Spring compressor, bearing press, strut removal tools
📋 Overview
The rear hub bearing in the MR2 Mk1 strut assembly wears and produces a bearing howl. Replacement requires strut disassembly.
🩺 Symptoms
- Howling or growling noise from rear that increases with speed
- noise changes slightly when swerving
- rear wheel has play
🔍 Possible Causes
- Worn rear hub bearing
- worn CV joint (clicks on cornering, not howling)
🛠️ Diagnosis Steps
Jack rear clear of ground. Grip wheel at 12 and 6 — check for play. Spin wheel and feel for roughness through hub
✅ Most Confirmed Fix
Rear hub bearing replacement
80% of users confirm this fix worked (22 reports)
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