front wheel bearing cost

[Brett Hartwig]

How much can i expect to pay to replace a front wheel bearing?

 

[Richard L]

If you have 4X2 it should be fairly cheap, especially if done in conjunction with a front brake job and new brake rotors....pretty much the extra cost of the wheel bearings. Even if you don't necessarily need a new brake job, it is often the cheaper way to go. On a rear drive vehicle it is always cost effective to clean and repack the wheel bearings with every front brake job.....something that too many people overlook until it bites them in the ass later. :cry:



However, if you have a 4X4 it can cost hundreds $$ per wheel, because the front wheel bearings are sealed units and can only be replaced. That means that they have to be pressed out of the steering knuckle...Higher cost for the bearings and much more labor. Some wheel bearings for 4X4 can cost several hundred $$ and labor can be as much as the wheel bearings.



You can get a better price by going to the local shops in your area and getting estimates on parts and labor.



...Rich

 

[swshawaii]

Use this estimator link for approximate repair costs in your area.

 

[csamuels]

You can buy OEM motorcraft front hubs w/bearing from rock auto

I think they were $160.00 per side.

It took me about 3 hours to change both sides

The new hubs come with anti-lock sensors so you have to run that wiring also.....

So I would think about 5.0 hours labor should be the allowance times the local labor rate. ($80.00 to $95.00 avg)

 

[Peter Kreiter]

I just had a left one installed due to a failed anti-lock sensor.

Price...just under $400. This was on a 2002 4X4.