Wheel Bearing or Hub Assembly?

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

I have a feeling my wheel bearing is bad in my right front hub, but the shop I was referred to is asking $498 to replace it. I'm debating whether I should just buy a used hub assembly to lower the costs. Any suggestions which I should replace?

[Wiscon_Mark]

Well, if you buy a used assembly with the hub installed in the housing, provided the bearings are good, it'll be a lot less labor. $498 for one side is ridiculous.

I just read about a place that sells assemblies with everything already assembled for not a whole lot. Let me look into that.

Edit: dammit, I really can't find it. Hopefully whomever posted about it last time sees this.

In the meantime, check out these links:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/43786961/Whee ... ics-NASIOC (http://www.scribd.com/doc/43786961/Wheel-Bearing-Replacement-Guru-s-Guide-W-pics-NASIOC)
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthr ... l+bearings (http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1937973&highlight=wheel+bearings)

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

Well that is from a local shop that I can trust. I know the manager personally and he knows the ins and outs of Subarus.

[04Legacy]

see if he could teach you how to do it, by letting you do it personally!! The only way to learn is by doing it first hand

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

see if he could teach you how to do it, by letting you do it personally!! The only way to learn is by doing it first hand

I know how to pack and replace a wheel bearing, I just don't own or have contact with a machine press. It's also a liability issue just letting a stranger come up and use a press. I could get hurt while operating it and sue the shop. I don't need to be involved in any accidents related to Subarus.

[04Legacy]

then just have him use the machine press. then you will be able to do it yourself and save a couple of hundred bucks

[xoSubieLegacyxo]

then just have him use the machine press. then you will be able to do it yourself and save a couple of hundred bucks


the shop I was referred to is asking $498 to replace it

What part don't you understand Nic?


Well, if you buy a used assembly with the hub installed in the housing, provided the bearings are good, it'll be a lot less labor. $498 for one side is ridiculous.

I just read about a place that sells assemblies with everything already assembled for not a whole lot. Let me look into that.

Edit: dammit, I really can't find it. Hopefully whomever posted about it last time sees this.

In the meantime, check out these links:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/43786961/Wheel-Bearing-Replacement-Guru-s-Guide-W-pics-NASIOC
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1937973&highlight=wheel+bearings

if someone does know where this is PM me ASAP!

[harrymaneuvers]

Specialized Parts Planet Subaru (Now LKQ) in Rancho Cordova, CA

3590 Sunrise Blvd # 5 Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
(916) 638-5773

Talk to Tony.

I think the hub is only like $100 with a 3 year parts and labor warranty. Meaning if your bearing goes bad in 3 years, they send you another hub and pay the shop of your choice $65 / hour at book rate.

I did this very thing about 3.5 years ago and have had zero issues since.

I think it took the shop like 40 minutes to swap the bad one for the good one.

[Wiscon_Mark]

Thank you Harry!

[harrymaneuvers]

:smt023

[jjay03]

I have a feeling my wheel bearing is bad in my right front hub, but the shop I was referred to is asking $498 to replace it. I'm debating whether I should just buy a used hub assembly to lower the costs. Any suggestions which I should replace?
Too bad you dont live closer ide press it in for free. If you pulled the hub yourself and took it to a machine shop im sure the charge would not be nearly as bad.