Really ... new wheel bearings at a 109k?

[Paul Beelien]

Had a gear/vibration issue coming from the front end, dealer tells me the front wheel bearings have to be replaced ... $960:cry: with 109,000 kms on it, that kinda disappoints me. Have any of you had to replace yours this early? I hope this is not a sign of things to come.

 

[Richard L]

Many Sport Trac owners have had to replace 4x4 front wheel bearings much earlier than 109K miles. 4x4's used sealed hub bearings that cannot be serviced like conventional wheel bearings. In addition, the 4x4 front hub bearings must be pressed out of the spindle assembly and the new bearing pressed in. This involves major dis-assembly of the front suspension., plus the bearings are not cheap.



You might be able to get a lower labor rate at an independent garage, and probably get the Hub bearings cheaper too.



...Rich



PS: corrected my dyslectic typo of 190K miles instead of 109K miles...:banghead::banghead:

 

[Todd Z]

Well George had to do his at 60K and I just replaced mine Both sides at 101K.....



Welcome to the club....



Todd Z

 

[Paul Beelien]

thanks for the feedback, although it's only 109,000 kilometres (about 65,000 miles) so just wondering if this is a common issue early on.

 

[EddieS'04]

You can DIY for less than half the dealer cost........

 

[MikeSondra Grossen]

 

[bob k 2]

had 1 replaced at 75000 miles then the other side at 80000 then the first one again at 82000 miles..3 of them in 7000 miles..$350 for the first one then just parts for the others..i watched and learned how to do it.

 

[Travis Stevens]

 

[Vince Coshenet]

I did both mine not too long after that mileage.

 

[Doug Stewart]

Did my right front a few years ago at about 150k took about 2 hours from start to finish cost about $175 at that time for the part. Not too difficult just broke a few craftsman sockets so a little time going to Sears to get my replacements. Good luck.

 

[Les C]

My son replaced his left front hub bearing assembly @ 95,815 & then replaced the right front hub bearing assembly @ 97k & then again @ 179,946 on his '05 4x4 ST @ $375 per time.

 

[ZoNiE]

I just rolled 120K on my '01 2WD and they seem fine still...



This truck has been so good (except for the tranny) that I'm getting a newer one and giving this one to my son.

 

[ZoNiE]

I just rolled 120K on my '01 2WD and they seem fine still...



This truck has been so good (except for the tranny) that I'm getting a newer one and giving this one to my son.

 

[Richard Toms]

I'm at 160k on my 04 4x4 and thankfully I haven't had to replace mine yet.

 

[Robert Caffyn]

Had to do a rear bearing at 74,000 miles.

 

[Chris Taylor]

Front hub bearings at 120,000 miles. Around $400 for both at an independent garage.

 

[Mark Stegman]

Just replaced mine on '03 ST with 53,000 miles. Cost $1,000 at local garage.

 

[Jason Ratzburg]

Just did my own for about $125 per side. If you can change your brakes you can change your bearing assembly. It went out at 55k miles.

 

[Mrlunchbox]

Did my own as well for around 200$ in parts. Not bad to do yourself. Mine went out around 115K or so.

 

[Paul Beelien]

thanks for the replies, although it appears that the gen2 4x4 Trac's bearings are sealed and need to be replaced as an entire unit, hence the higher price. Mechanic at the dealership said he had difficulty getting them out, but it's all done now, and makes for a much smoother drive.