In another post I questioned a roaring noise which, thanks to Gus, I now believe is the rear driver's side wheel bearing (although I am surprised by the apparent drive-ability problems associated with it).

Other than the local dealer, who did not return my call for an estimate, the only shop in town has quoted $475 for the fronts and $425 for the rears. I have printed the JTIS and the job requires special tools. The parts are only $25 or so per corner making the vast majority of the bill labor.

I have actually replaced wheel bearings on a 911 many years ago, so it is not completely foreign to me. So, can I take this on, or is it just better to hand it off to the independent shop? In other words, if I get started and I cannot make the repair, the price just went up for a flatbed.

Thoughts? Thanks!

 

Use the search function and you will find several threads describing the process.

 

Thanks. I always try to search before asking. No luck so far. Probably my lack of computer skills though. I'll keep trying! I simply searched for "replace rear wheel bearing".

 

I would highly recommend taking it to the professionals. It doesn't matter if it's from the front or the rear because they are both a pita. If you don't have the special tools, don't touch it.

 

Many of our Indy specialists over here are happy to have a rear hub carrier delivered to them to press out and replace the bearings which saves a lot of money on labour.

Have you asked the shop that quoted for the full job if they would do this for you?

Graham

 

That's about what I paid for front 2 years ago. I did post the exact amount when it occurred. I am on cell phone so can't search for you. Just use my name and you'll see it.

John

 

Alternatively, remove the hub and take it to a shop to put in the new bearing the refit yourself. I did this and was charged ~£25 labour.


Just noticed that it was your rears not fronts, above was for my fronts.