Rear Passenger Bearing is toast...what are my options?

[pologk04]

So I need to replace my passenger rear bearing, and i've done a little looking around audizine and audiforums. Most people say to expect around $200 out the door after parts and labor. One thread said that they got this part from germanautoparts.com $45 plus tax and shipping:

http://www.germanautoparts.com/Audi/A4/Drivetrain/243/4

is this bearing alright or should i get something better? it isn't too expensive, and will no doubt cost me less than from any repair shop.

now i just need to find a place that will do it for a reasonable price. Big O diagnosed the problem as a bearing for no charge, but they wanted $360 without tax including $109 for the bearing and $90 for an alignment. needless to say i won't be using them (plus they won't install an outside part). do i really need an alignment done with the install? and where in the davis/sacramento area should i go to get it done for a good price?

[TonyD]

That part is fine. Same thing happened to me, however I'm looking for a DIY on it. Anyone?

[snopyro]

Don't forget to check www.blauparts.com for a replacement bearing. Friend helped me to do mine. The DIY is to mark the settings of where things are screwed in so that when you reinstall, you can put it back at close to the same settings it was removed. In addition, you can save money by bringing the wheel bearing and hub to a machine shop to get pressed out, then press in the new wheel bearing. Bring the knuckle home and reinstall... sorry, it was over a year ago when we did the process, so I don't remember the specifics unless I get under the car to check it out. Good luck!