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The short version
- The 2008 Toyota Highlander wheel bearing at the rear is 512419 on the left and 512420 on the right for FWD.
- AWD rears carry over the older number, 512284, unchanged from the prior generation.
- The front is not documented this generation; match the old part or the VIN.
- One set of numbers covers all six years, 2008 through 2013.
This page covers the 2008 through 2013 Toyota Highlander. The 2008 Toyota Highlander wheel bearing question is a rear only question; the front has no catalog row.
2008 Toyota Highlander wheel bearing numbers at a glance
The FWD rear stays handed with new numbers for this generation.
The AWD rear carries over the same number as the prior generation, 512284.
Toyota Highlander wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2008-2013 | Rear hub, FWD, LEFT | 512419 check price |
| 2008-2013 | Rear hub, FWD, RIGHT | 512420 check price |
| 2008-2013 | Rear hub, AWD | 512284 check price |
| 2008-2013 | Front, both drivetrains | Not documented, match old part or VIN |
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This page covers the 2008-2013 Toyota Highlander: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013. Other years live on the main Toyota Highlander wheel bearing page.
Unlike the rear, the front wheel bearing on this generation is not broken out in the catalogs by part number.
Match the old part or order by VIN for the front on any 2008-2013 Highlander.
Year by year
2008 through 2013 share one set of numbers for the 2008 Toyota Highlander wheel bearing question, with no changes across the six years.
FWD rears use 512419 on the left and 512420 on the right.
AWD rears carry the older number, 512284, unchanged from the prior generation.
Where this generation sits in the Highlander line
This 2008-2013 Highlander follows the 2001-2007 Highlander, where the AWD rear number, 512284, first appeared in 2004.
The FWD rear hubs are new here, even though the AWD rear carries over unchanged.
The following 2014-2019 Highlander documents even less of this corner than this generation does.
Diagnosing a Toyota Highlander wheel bearing
- Listen for the noise. A worn rear hub hums or growls, louder with speed.
- Check which side. Noise that grows on a turn points at the loaded side hub, left or right.
- Jack up the wheel in question. Rock the tire at 12 and 6 o’clock and feel for play.
- Spin the wheel by hand. Roughness or grinding confirms bearing damage, not a balance issue.
- Match the old part for the front. No front catalog row exists for this generation.
Common questions
What wheel bearing does a 2008 Toyota Highlander use?
The 2008 Toyota Highlander wheel bearing at the rear is 512419 on the left or 512420 on the right for FWD, or 512284 for AWD.
What wheel bearing does a 2011 Toyota Highlander use?
A 2011 Highlander uses the same numbers as 2008: rear hub 512419 on the left or 512420 on the right for FWD, or 512284 for AWD.
Is the front wheel bearing documented for 2008-2013 Highlanders?
No. The front has no catalog row this generation. Match the old part or order by VIN.
Is the AWD rear hub new for this generation?
No. The AWD rear hub, 512284, carries over unchanged from the 2004-2007 Highlander.
Are the left and right rear hubs interchangeable?
No. The left rear hub is 512419 and the right is 512420. Match the side before ordering.