YACT: How much does it cost to replace a front wheel bearing?

[Maximus96]

front passenger side is making noise. jacked up the car, and i was able to 'tilt' the wheel slightly which i wasn't able to do on the front driver side. how much does it cost to replace? I don't think its a job i can do at home, don't you need a press for the job? thanks

 

[Messermeister]

Probably do it for free if you mention it next time you get new tires.

 

[Maximus96]

free? i called around just now and was told $112 for labor and $60 for part...does that sound reasonable?

 

[cchen]

$112 is a little high for labor... I got mine replaced last summer for $50 labor

 

[Maximus96]

anybody know a good, honest mechanic in east bay, CA area that work on imports? that quote was from a mechanic that my GF and her brother go to. i'm weary of calling around to find the cheapest guy because theres too many 'bad' mechanics out there.

 

[ajayjuneja]

try Chris's auto repair in berkeley. He's really good

 

[JBT]

I belive mine was a bit over 100 bucks

 

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[Maximus96]

Originally posted by: Roger
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please read the thread summary very carefully.

 

DOH !

Sorry, it is going to take some time for me to get used to this new version of Fuse Talk

The front wheel bearings on your vehicle are pressed into the knuckle, the entire knuckle will have to be removed, then the assembly will have to be brought to a machine shop so they can press out the old wheel bearings and press in the new one, expect to pay around $400 to $600 plus a front wheel alignment.