Hub/wheel bearing replacement. THANKS WOPPY!

[Tim Schey]

I needed to replace the front driver's side hub/wheel bearing at 73k miles. I got an estimate of $380 at a local garage.



I saw Woppy's write up, bought and oem assembly on Ebay for $116 including shipping. 1.5 hours later, all done, with $264 kept in my pocket. Thanks Woppy.:haveabeer:



FYI, if you don't have an impact gun, you can remove the center cap on the rim, leave the tire on the ground with a little weight on it, and use a breaker bar. The toughest part was beating the old assembly out after the 3 screws holding it on were removed. This took alot of beating! :angry:

 

[Dave Sanquenetti]

Do you mind me asking for a link to the ebay part? Looks like I will be replacing my front drivers side very soon. Local auto stores want $215 for the assembly with the ABS cable.

 

[Kevin Palmer]

Isn't it a great feeling when you do it yourself...



The money savings are great, but you KNOW the work was done right and you appreciate it much more...

 

[kevinbakon]

For what it's worth, I've had to have my driver's side replaced once & my passenger's side replace twice . . . all within 36,000 miles

Fortunately for me, it was all covered under my original warranty . . . based on my experience so far, I'm planning on the driver's side going out again within the next 6 months . . . however, I'm no longer under the factory warranty, so it may be out of my pocket . . . so thanks for the heads up, I may be in contact

 

[Richard L]

Most sealed bearings on FWD or 4WD vehicles are pressed in and should not be beaten off. Most shops will remove the whole spindle assembly and us a press to remove the bearing and press in the new one.



I don't have a bearing press, but have taken parts to a local shop and they will press in/out bearings and bushings for a small charge, which avoids ruining an expensive part.



You accomplished what you wanted to do, so all is well.



...Rich