Average Wheel Bearing Replacement Cost in the USA
The bearing on the wheel helps to release pressure from friction caused by the wheel of your car while it is spinning.
A series of steel balls are put together by a race (metal ring). This way the bearing helps to support the wheel by fitting into the center of the wheel, being pressed into the back of the wheel before being securely fasten into place.
In most cases when it seems to be a wheel bearing related issue, some of the symptoms include.
- Excess noise
- Grinding or clunking noise (faulty bearing)
- Shaky steering
- Wheels not moving properly
Modern wheel bearings usually come sealed, in order to protect the inside components from being prematurely rusted by water or oxygen.
The two common enemies of a wheel bearing system are:
- Heat
- Humidity
- Lack of lubrication
Costs (Per place)
The replacement cost of the wheel bearing systems in the U.S.A tend to vary from place to place and from car to car.
Here is the comparison of the differences between places…
Local Mechanic
- Parts & Labor
- 12 Month warranty
Price: $128 – $700
Midas
- Parts & Labor
- 12 Month warranty
Price: $110 – $650
Mr. Tire
- Parts & Labor
- 12 Month warranty
Price: $112-$696
NAPA
- Parts & Labor
- 24 Month warranty
Price: $145-$670
Walmart
- Parts
- Limited warranty
Price: $45-$421
Amazon
- Parts
- Limited warranty
Price: $29-$675
Replacement Process
The process you pay for consists of
- Loosening the lug nuts.
- Wheels get released and removed along with the lug nuts.
- The brake caliper, not the brake pads gets removed by removing the bolts using a screwdriver.
- Carefully remove several rear bolts that secures the bearings.
- Remove the old hub carefully to gain access to the bearings and use a special tool to remove the central bolt.
- Remove the old races and clean up the assembly insides (knuckle included).
- Place the new races along with the new bearings (previously greased).
- Check the alignment and the seal of the new bearings.
- Put everything back into place and perform final tests to ensure the quality of labor performed.
Costs (Per Car)
The price difference between most popular brands and models are:
Ford F- Series
- Part price: $49 – $82
- Labor price: $63 – $80
Total: $112 – $162
Chevrolet Silverado
- Part price: $317 – $606
- Labor price: $71 – $90
Total: $388 – $696
Ford Focus
- Part price: $132 – $210
- Labor price: $173 – $221
Total: $305 – $431
Toyota Camry
- Part price: $75 – $115
- Labor price: $157 – $201
Total: $232 – $316
Toyota Corolla
- Part price: $67 – $121
- Labor price: $213 – $271
Total: $280 – $392
Nissan Altima
- Part price: $145 – $204
- Labor price: $181 – $231
Total: $326 – $435
Honda CR-V
- Part price: $189 – $215
- Labor price: $102 – $131
Total: $291 – $346
Honda Civic
- Part price: $90 – $137
- Labor price: $102 – $131
Total: $192 – $268
Honda Accord
- Part price: $112 – $168
- Labor price: $142 – $181
Total: $254 – $349
Ford Fusion
- Part price: $92 – $128
- Labor price: $126 – $161
Total: $218 – $289
Hopefully this helps you decide whether to make this a DIY repair project or to take it to the shop.
