How much would new rear bearings for 2004 Saturn VUE cost?

Question

I have a 2004 VUE, and the last couple weeks I've been hearing a roaring noise coming from the rear right wheel. It has gotten louder the last day or so. One person told me it might be the bearings, and that it's a easy thing to have fixed. I'm taking it to the mechanic on Friday. Anyone have an idea how much this might cost?

Answer 1

This is for a 2WD, with ABS system, 4 cylinder
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Now here is what you do if you get a shop to do it. Get estimates from everyone. Then go by brake check and get an estimate. Now the trick is is to get on the computer for the brake check in your city, if you have one. They have a calendar there where you can schedule your vehicle for putting in new bearings. If you will notice, on certain days, they have up to 30% on some locations at different times and days. You might call and ask what the percent off covers. Is it parts or labor or both. But seems a good deal.

Otherwise, buy a hayes repair manual for about $20 or so. Bearings are one of the few things that are EASY to put in.

Now you can go to one of those back yard mechanics who can do it real cheap. BUT you tell them that you could do it, but you hurt your back and it hurs to even jack up the car. Tell him that you want to watch to make sure he packs the bearing right (manually puts grease in the bearing by hand) and does the job right. You might get a cheaper price. This job is like taking the spark plugs off. The going rate for changing spark plugs or changing a bearing is still like $55 an hour. So difficulty is not the factor here, but the big$$$ you will pay.

$5 for gas to drive it to the mechanic. $180 for the parts and tax included, and the look on your face when the mechanic hands you the $299 labor bill, priceless. lol

You know it could be the rear end but I think you have a front wheel drive engine. Anyway, labor I AM GUESSING will be about $80.