hey guys,

It looks like I need t replace my wheel bearing in the front right, I was wondering if it could be done without going to a shop? Anyone got DIY instructions, what tools would be needed? If I do take it to the shop how much is it gonna cost me

 

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Maybe you could try calling around for estimates?

 

Are you sure bearing replacement is what you need? Happened to me at one point but tightening axle nuts solved all problems. Be sure to check them first.

 

I took it to the shop to get the Tensioner changed, and belts changed, and they said the wirring/vibrating noise comming from the front right is the wheel bearing, how do you tighten the axle nuts, I'm just tryin to eliminate all the possiblities.

 

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Damn man you dont have to be so mean,

 

replacement is not cheap

it cost me $175 for parts (2 OEM bearings)
it cost me $175 for labor (at the machine shop, i took apart my car and gave him my hubs)

 

Had both bearings replaced but front right hub/spindle assembly was damaged to a point where I had to get another one..66702 miles

Hub/Spindle Assembly $150
Front Bearings $180 for both
Labor $240

Had the shop resurface fronts rotors, replace pads, install new Tokico blues (front only) at the same time..pads and Tokicos I already had purchased..
Total Cost $334.95 Parts/Supplies + $240 Labor + $27.63 Tax = $602.58

Ouch!!

 

They did it for me in the shop. But you can do it yourself. I think you only have to take off the wheel for this.

 

Is there a certain way to get the bearing off?

 

What tools would be needed, If I can stay away from the shops I would,

 

The bearings need to be pressed in/out. Not really something that can be done without getting a shop involved.

 

I bit the bullet and had the dealership replace it for me. Does the "wirring/vibrating noise" you described happen when driving straight or while turning, or both? The last time I had this symptom, I didn't have a bad wheel bearing, but my drive axle splines needed to be greased. I don't think anyone else on the org had this problem. Hope you get your problem fixed soon.

 

Its a little when I driving straight, but more when I turn right,

I am just going by what the shop said, when the changed my belts, I went there because the tensioner pulley broke.

 

uhm im pretty sure you can get a whole new hub assembly from the dealer for like 150.

 

Here's the breakdown of the prices when I had mine repalced at the dealership under my warranty. The total price was $736

Breakdown of parts replaced:

$418 in labor

1 - Driver's Side Bearing Assembly $82.12
1 - Driver's Side Hub Assembly $149.68
1 - Pass Side Bearing Assembly $82.12

Parts total - $313.92

Extended warranty deductible - $75

Warranty paid $660 of the total repairs.

 

How to check Axle splines?! I do have the humming noise, I was almost sure it was bearings, BUT the noise was slightly weird: straight line driving and it does not sound any different when I turn, even when changing lanes...


I assumed both bearings were bad then, but now reading about grease on axles, makes me wonder....



Anyone with inputs on how to check the grease on axle?


Thanks

 

Thats the same noise I have, its worse when I turn right, and its only on the right side

 

I think you have to take the axle apart. Keep in mind that my problem/solution is very rare. Chances are that you have a worn wheel bearing.

 

I did this several months ago and let me tell you.... not a fun way to spend a weekend. this coming from a guy that doesn't mind replacing a motor over a weekend.
my advice.... take it to a shop

 

Would anyone know, I have extended warrenty and if i take it into the dealership to see if i could get this problem fixed, do you think they will give me hassles because i'm lowered and trying to get the wheelbearing changed?

 

All of the repairs I listed above were covered by my extended warranty. No hassling from the dealer here.

 

best bet: go to a junkyard and buy an entire spindle assembly...I've gotten two or three of them and they usually run about $50 for the whole assembly, including spindle, hub, and bearing. Just install the whole thing, since if you have a bad bearing you might also have scarring on the outer race of the spindle (which will ruin the new bearing).

If you have the extended warranty, you might just want to switch your stock springs in real quick and take it in.....it IS covered (my first bad one was replaced under the extended warranty)....

Lowered car would give them a reasonable cause to deny warranty service, since it directly affects the bearing.

 

The only thing is.... I dont have stock springs.

 

When I got married and moved out, my father thrown out all my OEM parts.

 

anyone know a salvage yard where I could get the parts from?

 

I was never approached about whether my upgraded suspension had any adverse affects on the wheel bearings/hubs. That sounds like more trouble than it's worth.

 

anyone know of online junk yards that sell the parts?

 

I'll check with my friend, but i doubt if he can get access.

 

car-part.com

 

Thanks guys