Originally posted by builder:
just the topic i was looking for! i took my car to the shop this morning and he tried to charge $300 for 2 front bearings and the install. i thought these things went for like $40 each? also how hard would it be for a newbie to replace the bearings myself? i'm getting alot of sound from the front drivers side
The bearings from aftermarket supplier repair shops go for approx $65 CDN (($40 US) with a total install bill including tax of about $165 CDN a side ($330 CDN total (~225 US)). It is a difficult install without the required pullers and bearing press. In Canada and US well equipped shops have special 'on the car' tools that let them do job in less than 2 hours a side. If you attempt to do, it will be an all day job.
Shop around for a reputable repairer. the dealer will charge more. Make sure they provide a lifetime warranty on the bearings (In Canada , Canadian Tire stores do, so other will likely do same across continent.
