Not necessary to replace in pairs.
My '97 had front right bearing replaced about 14 months ago. Canadian Tire bearing $40 Cdn (25 US), 2 hrs labour at Master Mechanic as I recall. It was 30 C degrees (90F) and I didn't feel like working in the heat 'cause it's a real PIA job.
98 Mystique LS v6 atx 110,000km
97 Contour LX v6 atx 125,000km
stock CD on LS, cass on LX
spoiler, tinted windows on LS only
4 wheel discs on LX only
All other available options on both
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