How difficult is it to replace a front wheel bearing?
10-16-2007, 08:23 AM
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How difficult is it to replace a front wheel bearing?
I have a 95 Firebird, and the shop is telling me the left front wheel bearing is a little loose. Not in a dire need to be replaced yet, but will need to be done soon. I don't know if you need some type of press to press this in, or if this is a deal where you remove a few bolts, take the old bearing out, clean out the goo, put a new bearing in, and grease it up real good, and you are done. I would rather not pay $300+ to do this if it isn't that big of a deal. Thanks.
10-16-2007, 08:25 AM
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The hardest part of the job is jacking up the car and removing the wheel. 
Seriously, this these cars have sealed bearings and once you get the wheel and brake rotor off it is easy to replace. I don't recall the exact procedure, but I do recall that it was not difficult.
Seriously, this these cars have sealed bearings and once you get the wheel and brake rotor off it is easy to replace. I don't recall the exact procedure, but I do recall that it was not difficult.
10-16-2007, 08:29 AM
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The wheel bearing is part of a complete sealed hub assembly, including ABS sensor. It can not be replaced independantly.
Courtesy of Shoebox:
http://shbox.com/1/front_hub.jpg
1993-2002 front wheel hub 7470587
Courtesy of Shoebox:
http://shbox.com/1/front_hub.jpg
1993-2002 front wheel hub 7470587
10-17-2007, 09:53 PM
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Autozone has them for $136 by my house. I'll go with them, as Dal has them for $226 + shipping, and gmpartswarehouse.com has them for $200 + overpriced shipping. I can do both for $270 + tax from Autozone, or do one for $240.
10-18-2007, 12:58 AM
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Yea.. thats what the Napa here charges and it is the only parts place within 30 miles really.. Parts suck here. even more expensive at a dealer around here.
10-18-2007, 08:17 AM
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A few years ago I upgraded my brakes to the 98+ design. I got complete front spindles with hubs/rotors/calipers, etc for $300 from a bone yard. I guess the best part of the deal was the two spare hubs.
Don't over look your local bone yard for some very good low price parts.
Don't over look your local bone yard for some very good low price parts.
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