is the wheel hub bearing part of the drive axle

2006 TOYOTA AVALON
120,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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AFONS12
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Need to know for insurance purpose if the wheel hub bearing is part of the drive axle? The insurance says it is not but someone told that is part of it so I need a mechanic opinion.

The car makes noises when driving and turning, so the problem is the front wheel hub bearing
Dec 24, 2013 at 8:35 AM
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The drive axle, (half shaft), and wheel bearing are two different parts that are bolted together. You buy a new wheel bearing when they're noisy and making a humming sound. You do not replace the half shaft unless it was damaged in a crash. If one of the boots is split, those can be replaced separately, but that is almost impossible to do economically on some Toyota models. With no other details to go on, that's about all the information I can provide. In this case, I'd definitely believe an insurance adjuster over "someone".

You didn't say if this insurance company is involved because of a crash, or if this is an extended warranty insurance company and you want them to pay a normal repair bill.
Dec 24, 2013 at 9:04 AM
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