How much does it cost to replace a rear hub assembly?

How much does it cost to replace a rear hub assembly?

You will pay from $130 to $550 for hub assembly replacement. The labor should cost you about $70-$90, while parts will run between $65 to $400.

How long does it take to replace rear hub assembly?

Some rear/4WD vehicles have the bearing and hub permanently assembled and bolted to the spindle. While making for a more expensive replacement part, removal and replacement only takes 20-30 minutes. Rear axle bearings on rear wheel drive/4 wheel drive are a big job that will run several hours.

How do I know if my rear hub assembly is bad?

Signs of Hub Damage During Normal Driving

1. Snapping, clicking or popping noises when cornering or making sharp turns.
2. Grinding noise when the vehicle is moving.
3. Knocking or clunking sensation from the vehicle.
4. Wheel vibration and/or wobble.
5. Poor steering control.
6. Shudder, shimmy or vibration at a constant speed.

How long does a wheel hub assembly last?

about 100,000 miles
The wheel hub assemblies on a car are intended to last for about 100,000 miles. While this can happen, there are usually things that will happen before this milestone hits that will compromise the assemblies and the way they function.

Should you replace both wheel hubs at the same time?

Both wheel bearings have racked up the same number of miles, so it’s logical to conclude that both sides have probably experienced the same amount of wear. Based on this line of thinking, it would make sense to recommend replacing both wheel bearing hubs at the same time even though only one has obviously failed.

Where is the axle seal?

An axle shaft seal can be found in a few different places: On a vehicle with a semi-float live axle, the seal is at the outer end of the axle tube. On a truck or SUV with front CV axles, the axle seal is at the inboard end of the axle where it goes into the differential.

What are the symptoms of a bad wheel hub?

The most common and often most-identifiable symptom associated with a bad wheel bearing is noise coming from the wheel or tire area of the moving vehicle. You may mistake this as engine noise, but when you listen closely you are likely to hear grinding or grating that gets louder as the vehicle accelerates.

Do hubs wear out?

The hub assemblies will usually have bearings in them that can wear out over time. The wheel hub assemblies on a car are intended to last for about 100,000 miles. While this can happen, there are usually things that will happen before this milestone hits that will compromise the assemblies and the way they function.