Rear wheel barring install?

[S4g]

So I got my car aligned the other day and I'm told I need new wheel barrings in the rear, both sides. Not really a suprise to me I knew it was coming. So my question is whats involved with the install? I know you need a special tool for this, but where can I get one and for how much? Also, how hard is it to actually do the work once I have the tool? I'm fairly handy with tools, I did my own suspension. My dealer quoted me about $80 a piece for the barrings. I'm guessing its all labor costs. What should I do? attempt to do this myself? or just forget the hassle and have them do it for me? Thanks!

Jon

[quicksilver_S]

Well $80 is a bargain i think. From ECS tuning, they sell rear bearing kit for 50 bucks each side. so $30 for labor is not that bad.

The procedure involves removing the whole hub assembly, which may or may not be a PITA. Once you get the whole hub out, I would recommend bringing it to a shop to have the bearing press out and the new bearing press in. I would say about 30 buck for both.

So I think $80 bucks is not a bad deal if it includes parts and labor. if you like to go for the experience then I would go for it.

I have to get my wheel bearing replaced to but im still under warranty so im letting the dealer tackle it for me.

[Ben@SpeedBarn]

I did them in the a4. I don't think it was that bad. No special tools...unless you want to get a press. Just take the whole hub assembly out and take it to a shop with a press...then reinstall.

[DRA4]

How much you paid for the alignment?

[aussie_s4]

Originally posted by DRA4
How much you paid for the alignment? I have 19" wheels. My Audi dealer wanted $180 for a quattro alignment. The local wheel/suspension shop (Big O Tires) wanted $60 for the 4wd alignment (though I haven't had it done yet).

[S4g]

No $80 for each wheel barring. I think I'm just going to take it somewhere. I'm really starting to get pissed at this car. So many things have been going wrong with it lately.

Jon

[gods_kitchen]

Hey man, at least you still have your car, unlike mine, which was sitting in Audi Norwalk for almost a month. And by the way, their service was.... no comment, dun even wanna get started. But the good thing is, baby is coming back this next week with a brand new rebuilt engine~

Good luck