How many hours of labor are involved (for a shop) to replace one front wheel bearing on 2001 VDP?
Today I was quoted $128 for the part and $360 for labor by my local Jag dealer. I thought that sounded like a bit much.....

 

Hmm........ Doesn't sound all that bad. Job involves: -

1. remove road wheel
2. remove brake caliper
3. remove brake disc
4. remove hub
5. press out old bearing(s) from hub
6. press in new bearing(s) to hub
7. put it all back together (1-4 in reverse).

If it is a Jaguar main agent the labour charges tend to be higher, plus you will pay top dollar for the bearing. Here in England, my local dealer, (main agent), has club for owners of Jaguars over 4 years old - anything like that in the US ? Wheel bearing jobs should be within the capabilities of normal jobbing workshops, there is nothing special about the Jaguar front wheel bearings as far as I am aware. I did my own once on a 1980 XJ6, rear ones as well.

 

I forgot to say the dealer "club" gives a reduction of 20& labour and 10% parts. As we have to pay 17.5% VAT tax to our government on the total, it is quite a benefit.

 

Thanks for responding. I'm actually from Canada, and no, we don't have any old Jag club as far as I'm aware. I think I'll go with non-specialty garage to have it done as it will probably save me a few dollars. Thanks again.

 

just be carefull they really know what theyre doing and use the correct type arbors to press in and out. While its not hard, theyre sealed bearings and if they distort the thin metal shield that covers the bearing between the inner and out races. This lets water in and will destroy the bearing eventually. problem is it wont be right away so you wouldnt link the 2 together andd just chalk it up to a bad part. If memory serves me. I believe its 2 2.5 hours but I dont have access to Alldata at home

 

I went to my friend's new shop (specializes mainly in older German performance cars). He quoted me $312 total. I'm having it done Monday morning.

 

I'll tell you what I did. I had 2 wheel bearings that were toast. I took 2 wheels off another model, a salvaged car. I knew they were good. It took 1 1/2 hours for the front. The rear took 22 minutes. That includes taking them off the salvaged vehicle. Both wheels were 45 a piece. Now many of us can't do that. But you can always check with a salvage yard, they will pull them for you. Your mechanic can install them. Especially for those of you that drive newer Jags. The insurance companies total these cars quickly. Even though the parts are still great!

 

Maybe that is required on a vehicle where the bearings cannot be sourced new.

But, using used wheel bearings sounds like a *really* bad idea. Even *if* they are not press fit types.