I have a 1999 Audi A4 2.8L V6. A couple of days ago weird clicking noise started coming out of my rear passenger side wheel area. I took it to a mechanic today and he told me it was my wheel bearing and that i need to change it? Can someone tell its the wheel bearing and that it has to be changed just by listening to the noise? Do I really have to get it changed? How much would it cost? the mechanic told me it would take 2 1/2 hours to change it. Is that really such a long process? Can you recommend what kind of wheel bearing I should purchase because they would charge me $130 just for the wheel bearing plus labor while Autozone had a wheel bearing for $70.
I might not know much about cars but that doesn't mean that anyone has the right to make fun of me or my questions. If you dont have a helpful answer then dont respond and keep your jokes to yourself. thanks.
Audi A4 Wheel Bearing problem...?
You can usually tell what is wrong just by listening to the noise. It could also be the CV Axles that are going bad.
As for time, that is quite long for changing a wheel bearing. A wheel bearing replacement (for one wheel) usually takes from 45min to 1 hr 30 min.
Regrading what bearing brand you should go with, I would suggest http://mibearings.com they have very good bearings (USA made) at very competitive prices. go to their front page, and fill out the form on the right. I would also mention the price quotes you got for the other companies.
I would not suggest Autozone bearings, they could be made in china. Check with the,
Audi A4 Wheel Bearing problem...?
I just had my wheel bearing replaced on my Audi Yesterday!
Yup, that is the noise for a bad wheel bearing. But what you need to figure out is if its coming from the Left Rear tire or the Right Rear tire. This will save time and money!
I bought my wheel bearing at www.blauparts.com
It was $45 for the part. With my mechanic, it took him an hour to replace. But of coarse he has been working on Audi's for 20 years so he can move fast! hah
So go to www.blauparts.com and the wheel bearing for the Audi A4 is only around $45.00
Good luck!
Friday, September 23, 2011
Wheel bearing!!!?
Can anyone tell me how much it will cost to get both rear wheel bearings changed?? Many Thanks N
Wheel bearing!!!?
try going to a back street garage as they not take all your money off you. UN like some . when i got mine done i payed 45pound. and that was for the parts and fitting ...
i can remember going to (IQ-Garage) they said 100pound a wheel.. i will never pay that . but now I'll just do them myself much cheaper
Wheel bearing!!!?
You don't say what sort of car you've got but changing the wheel bearings is one of the easier jobs you can do yourself. See if you can get a look at a Haynes manual %26amp; if you do decide to do it take your time %26amp; keep things tidy %26amp; in order so putting it back together is simple. You only need a lever or screwdriver, maybe new split pins %26amp; some grease + the new bearings of course, good luck if you go for it.
It'd help if we knew what car your asking about, old type taper bearings are cheap and easy to change , the newer needle type need a press and cost more , i'd do taper type for 20 拢 and other type around 40 to 50 depending on make
Hello!
You're probably looking at around an hours labour plus 拢40 to 拢60, so it 'll be around 拢80 to 拢100 all in.
Regards
Geordie
hi the best thing to do is take it back to your local dealer and have them fix it becuase even though it will be expensive its probably worth it
Bearing in mind, it depends on what make / model of car van ???. Modern csars possbly 拢60 to 拢100 Old cars are a doddle拢50 to 拢60 max or maybe lower.
about 拢100 each
What kind of car is it??
Wheel bearing!!!?
try going to a back street garage as they not take all your money off you. UN like some . when i got mine done i payed 45pound. and that was for the parts and fitting ...
i can remember going to (IQ-Garage) they said 100pound a wheel.. i will never pay that . but now I'll just do them myself much cheaper
Wheel bearing!!!?
You don't say what sort of car you've got but changing the wheel bearings is one of the easier jobs you can do yourself. See if you can get a look at a Haynes manual %26amp; if you do decide to do it take your time %26amp; keep things tidy %26amp; in order so putting it back together is simple. You only need a lever or screwdriver, maybe new split pins %26amp; some grease + the new bearings of course, good luck if you go for it.
It'd help if we knew what car your asking about, old type taper bearings are cheap and easy to change , the newer needle type need a press and cost more , i'd do taper type for 20 拢 and other type around 40 to 50 depending on make
Hello!
You're probably looking at around an hours labour plus 拢40 to 拢60, so it 'll be around 拢80 to 拢100 all in.
Regards
Geordie
hi the best thing to do is take it back to your local dealer and have them fix it becuase even though it will be expensive its probably worth it
Bearing in mind, it depends on what make / model of car van ???. Modern csars possbly 拢60 to 拢100 Old cars are a doddle拢50 to 拢60 max or maybe lower.
about 拢100 each
What kind of car is it??
Wheel bearing on 05 f150 fx4?
i am very very strapped for cash . my wheel bearing is out. im going to change it myself . my problem is i dont have a book for torque specs. and im also wondering if i need a puller. ive done tons of gm bearings but never one of these. help..
Wheel bearing on 05 f150 fx4?
Assuming it is the front wheel bearing you are referring to, it is replaced as a hub and bearing assembly. For the front wheel bearing you will need to remove the brake caliper and pads as an assembly (two 18mm bolts) and support it by hanging onto one of the coils of the front spring. Remove the brake rotor (it just knocks off). You will then need to disconnect the ABS wheel speed sensor connected to the frame (as the new hub and bearing assembly comes with a new sensor). You will then need to knock off the small end cap with a flat blade screwdriver. Once removed, remove the nut retaining the end of the shaft (13mm). Once removed, remove the four 18mm bolts on the back side of the steering knuckle and the hub and bearing assembly simply pulls out. A puller is not necessary on the particular vehicle. Installation is just the exact reverse of removal. The torque specs are 20 ft-lbs. for the axle shaft nut, and 148 ft-lbs. for both the caliper and bracket assembly bolts as well as the four hub and bearing retaining bolts. Hope this helps.parameter web development
Wheel bearing on 05 f150 fx4?
Assuming it is the front wheel bearing you are referring to, it is replaced as a hub and bearing assembly. For the front wheel bearing you will need to remove the brake caliper and pads as an assembly (two 18mm bolts) and support it by hanging onto one of the coils of the front spring. Remove the brake rotor (it just knocks off). You will then need to disconnect the ABS wheel speed sensor connected to the frame (as the new hub and bearing assembly comes with a new sensor). You will then need to knock off the small end cap with a flat blade screwdriver. Once removed, remove the nut retaining the end of the shaft (13mm). Once removed, remove the four 18mm bolts on the back side of the steering knuckle and the hub and bearing assembly simply pulls out. A puller is not necessary on the particular vehicle. Installation is just the exact reverse of removal. The torque specs are 20 ft-lbs. for the axle shaft nut, and 148 ft-lbs. for both the caliper and bracket assembly bolts as well as the four hub and bearing retaining bolts. Hope this helps.
Locked up caliper? Or bad wheel bearing??
When I drive I hear a low rubbing sound within the car that sounds as if it is coming from a wheel. Some people have said it was a wheel bearing going bad because if I change lanes the tone of the rub will change too. I suspect it is a locked up brake caliper. Twice when I took it out of park and put the transmission in reverse, the car seemed to be locked up and then I heard a popping sound like the caliper just broke free. I am wondering if a bad wheel bearing would cause the wheel to lock up and make the same popping sound?? Any clues or advise as to how to determine which is bad?
Locked up caliper? Or bad wheel bearing??
I would say you have a real bad wheel bearing if it is popping like you say it is, take it to the shop and have them check the problem out before something leaves you stranded or catches fire from too much heat.
Locked up caliper? Or bad wheel bearing??
if it sounds like a %26quot;clunk%26quot; sound then it might be your bearings, but if it is a different sound. it might be your caliper, and you might need new roders [sp?] becuase that would mean your caliper is lose and its rubbing onto your roders and wearing them down. someone just had the same problem with their car.
A bad wheel bearing, a brake caliper, and if a front wheel drive a constant velocity joint (CV joint) can cause this grinding sound....most likely you have a dry worn out wheel bearing though.
In either even you should pull the wheel and inspect.. cuz either problem is gonna get you in deep CaCa eventually...
either is a pretty quick fix... though not cheap.. even if you have to replace the spindle... neither is a hard fix.. anyone that can work on a car can fix it in about an hour even if they are relativly a newbie...
one way is to jack up car put a shovel under front wheel and see if any movement in wheel' but the best bet is to take off wheel and check out bearings
Jack up the car, spin the wheel and see if you can spin it by hand. If you can, pump the brakes, with it jacked up, and then get out and try to spin it by hand and see if there is any difference.
I would think that a locked up caliper wouldn't allow you to spin the wheel freely, so if you can spin the wheel while jacked up, and in neutral obviously, you will be able to hear the bad bearing, if that is in fact what it is.
Anyhow, good luck.
Locked up caliper? Or bad wheel bearing??
I would say you have a real bad wheel bearing if it is popping like you say it is, take it to the shop and have them check the problem out before something leaves you stranded or catches fire from too much heat.
Locked up caliper? Or bad wheel bearing??
if it sounds like a %26quot;clunk%26quot; sound then it might be your bearings, but if it is a different sound. it might be your caliper, and you might need new roders [sp?] becuase that would mean your caliper is lose and its rubbing onto your roders and wearing them down. someone just had the same problem with their car.
A bad wheel bearing, a brake caliper, and if a front wheel drive a constant velocity joint (CV joint) can cause this grinding sound....most likely you have a dry worn out wheel bearing though.
In either even you should pull the wheel and inspect.. cuz either problem is gonna get you in deep CaCa eventually...
either is a pretty quick fix... though not cheap.. even if you have to replace the spindle... neither is a hard fix.. anyone that can work on a car can fix it in about an hour even if they are relativly a newbie...
one way is to jack up car put a shovel under front wheel and see if any movement in wheel' but the best bet is to take off wheel and check out bearings
Jack up the car, spin the wheel and see if you can spin it by hand. If you can, pump the brakes, with it jacked up, and then get out and try to spin it by hand and see if there is any difference.
I would think that a locked up caliper wouldn't allow you to spin the wheel freely, so if you can spin the wheel while jacked up, and in neutral obviously, you will be able to hear the bad bearing, if that is in fact what it is.
Anyhow, good luck.
Axle for inline skate wheel stuck to bearing spacer. help!?
i'm trying to change wheels for my inline skates but the axle is stuck to the spacer of the bearing. ive tried applying wd-40 and other lubricants but still stuck. help please
Axle for inline skate wheel stuck to bearing spacer. help!?
I am assuming that you have one or two piece axles. Three piece (a screw from each side screws into a threaded spacer) axles are very rare nowdays and very different.
You need to tap the axle out.
If you have two piece axles (a screw goes into the axle from the other side), get a longer screw than the axle ones and screw it completely into the axle so that it sticks out 1/4 to 1/2 inch.
Put a wheel or wheels under the frame with the axle in the center hole and tap the wheel out (light taps with a hammer on the screw)
For one piece axles, buy a punch or rest a screw against the screw end of the axle. You can do that with a two piece axle but you have to be careful to not damage the end of the axle or the screw threads.
Axle for inline skate wheel stuck to bearing spacer. help!?
I am assuming that you have one or two piece axles. Three piece (a screw from each side screws into a threaded spacer) axles are very rare nowdays and very different.
You need to tap the axle out.
If you have two piece axles (a screw goes into the axle from the other side), get a longer screw than the axle ones and screw it completely into the axle so that it sticks out 1/4 to 1/2 inch.
Put a wheel or wheels under the frame with the axle in the center hole and tap the wheel out (light taps with a hammer on the screw)
For one piece axles, buy a punch or rest a screw against the screw end of the axle. You can do that with a two piece axle but you have to be careful to not damage the end of the axle or the screw threads.
Is this a bad wheel bearing?
My car shakes pretty bad when I'm driving. Its more of a wobble at 20/30 mph, but its more of a violent shaking at 40/50/60 mph. I jacked the front end up and shook the tires back and forth and it was a little loose. Not much, but there was some %26quot;leeway%26quot; with a faint knocking sound. Now, Im pretty sure the tire was the only thing moving, not the tie rod (thats the only thing i could see without taking the tire off). Is there anything else that could be the culprit besides the wheel bearing? If so, how can you find out?Yes it does. When I'm on the expressway going 55-60 mph, I'll try to keep it within that range or else if I let off the gas its tends to shakes slightly more. It seems as if I keep my foot on the gas, then it wont be as bad of a vibration as if i would let off. Is it a pain to change out the bearing yourself?
heres a video
http://s7.photobucket.com/albums/y279/championvette/Lillian/?action=view%26amp;current=P4280135.flv
Is this a bad wheel bearing?
Number one you should do that test with the tire on to give you more leverage. Number two the should with the tire on support the lower control arm and load it with all the vehicle weight. The grab the tire top and bottom and do the same wiggle type test as you did for the wheel bearing and tie rod ends. The trouble you are describing sound more like a tire with a separated belt or possibly a C/V joint that is sticking. With both front wheels off the ground have someone start the car and pull in drive. Have them release the brakes and you look at both front tires. They should be smooth with no big bumps or side ways movement in them. If they have movement one way or the other it could be the tires or possibly a bent rim. If all seems good then you could have an axle shaft sticking. You will need to go to the repair shop for this one must likely.
Is this a bad wheel bearing?
if it a bad wheel bearing when u driving and hear a humming sound or sumtimes a screeching sound most of the time it is and if ur car has more than 100 thousand miles on it its time to change them
try tighting the big bolt in the center
if its still like that you can unscrew the bolt an see whats going on
heres a video
http://s7.photobucket.com/albums/y279/championvette/Lillian/?action=view%26amp;current=P4280135.flv
Is this a bad wheel bearing?
Number one you should do that test with the tire on to give you more leverage. Number two the should with the tire on support the lower control arm and load it with all the vehicle weight. The grab the tire top and bottom and do the same wiggle type test as you did for the wheel bearing and tie rod ends. The trouble you are describing sound more like a tire with a separated belt or possibly a C/V joint that is sticking. With both front wheels off the ground have someone start the car and pull in drive. Have them release the brakes and you look at both front tires. They should be smooth with no big bumps or side ways movement in them. If they have movement one way or the other it could be the tires or possibly a bent rim. If all seems good then you could have an axle shaft sticking. You will need to go to the repair shop for this one must likely.
Is this a bad wheel bearing?
if it a bad wheel bearing when u driving and hear a humming sound or sumtimes a screeching sound most of the time it is and if ur car has more than 100 thousand miles on it its time to change them
try tighting the big bolt in the center
if its still like that you can unscrew the bolt an see whats going on
98 ford taurus front wheel bearing repair?
Why do they say the ball joint end has to be removed to change? Can I do this myself with basic tools? Don't have hub nut wrench or ball joint puller, I do my own brakes, is this harder?
98 ford taurus front wheel bearing repair?
You need to remove the steering knuckle to press out the bearing with a 10 ton press. I doubt you know how to do the brakes right either. Just throwing pads on doesn't cut it. You will get brake fade and the rotors will end up warping because of the glaze build up on the rotors unless you resurfaced them or replaced them.
98 ford taurus front wheel bearing repair?
You need to remove the steering knuckle to press out the bearing with a 10 ton press. I doubt you know how to do the brakes right either. Just throwing pads on doesn't cut it. You will get brake fade and the rotors will end up warping because of the glaze build up on the rotors unless you resurfaced them or replaced them.
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