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The short version
- A first generation Sequoia wheel bearing up front is serviceable: bearing 517011 with its seals, shared with the Tundra of the same years.
- That applies to 2WD and 4WD alike from 2001 to 2007.
- The rear is this truck’s own: a bolt-on 512211 hub, which the pickup does not use.
- From 2008 the second generation switches to sealed front hubs and different numbers.
Toyota built its first full-size SUV with front bearings a 1970s mechanic would recognize. They come apart, they repack, and they go back together, on a truck sold well into the smartphone era.
The serviceable fronts
Both catalogs list the front Sequoia wheel bearing as the 517011 assembly with seals 710570 and 710571 for 2001 to 2007, two and four wheel drive.
It is the same setup as the Tundra, Tacoma and 4Runner of the era, so parts are everywhere.
Serviceable means maintainable: catch them at the grease stage and the repair costs a seal and an afternoon. That procedure lives on the repacking page.
Sequoia wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 to 2007 | Front, serviceable, both drivetrains | 517011 check price |
| 2001 to 2007 | Front, inner seal | 710570 check price |
| 2001 to 2007 | Front, outer seal | 710571 check price |
| 2001 to 2007 | Rear hub, bolt-on | 512211 check price |
Every model year this chart resolves: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007.
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Interchange is on the cross reference page.
The rear is where this differs from a Tundra
The Sequoia’s rear end is its own design with a bolt-on 512211 hub per side, while the pickup carries axle bearings in a solid housing.
So do not shop rear parts by the Tundra’s name; the sharing stops at the back doors.
The pickup’s own story, including its famously simple 2007 onward front, is on the Tundra page.
Second generation changes the rules
From 2008 the Sequoia moved to sealed front hub assemblies, replaced complete like every modern truck. Those years sit outside the print catalogs this site cross-checks, so run the VIN or match the old unit for a 2008 onward truck.
The make overview is on the Toyota page.
Diagnosing a Sequoia wheel bearing
- Know your generation: serviceable fronts to 2007, sealed hubs after.
- On a first generation truck, check the grease before condemning anything; adjustment and a repack cure early roughness.
- Rock the wheel at twelve and six; slight play on serviceable fronts is adjustable.
- Weave at highway speed to place a hum front or rear.
- Rear hum means the 512211 hubs, an easier job than the fronts.
The routine is on the checking page, and the grease-reading trick on the used grease page.
Common questions
Which Sequoia wheel bearing do I need up front?
On 2001 to 2007, the 517011 serviceable bearing with seals 710570 and 710571, either drivetrain.
Can these fronts be repacked instead of replaced?
Yes, that is the point of the design. Caught early, service beats replacement.
Is the rear shared with the Tundra?
No. The Sequoia rear uses its own bolt-on 512211 hub; the pickup uses axle bearings.
What about a 2008 or newer truck?
Sealed front hubs, different numbers, outside our catalog coverage. Match by VIN.
Do 4Runner or Tacoma parts fit the front?
The same 517011 family serves them in these years. Match year for year and confirm.
Do I need a press?
No press for the fronts, which service in place, and the rear is a bolt-on hub.