Front wheel bearing

[JasonBates]

Can the bearing be pressed out and replaced, or do I really need to drop $100+ to get a whole new hub and bearing assembly?

[FLG]

As far as i know they are part of the hub and cannot be replaced separately.

[glucklich21]

This^^^^

Also autohausaz has them for $84 each.

[KenC]

Don't buy the cheap ones. FAG or SKF only.

[glucklich21]

Those $84 ones are SKF. :)

[AndrewBird]

You can press the bearings out and replace them, but as much of a pain in the ass as it is, it just isn't worth it.

[JasonBates]

I have access to a press for free so shop labor won't be a factor. Should I drop 80+ bones on each one, or fine the correct bearings and just press them in for a lot less?

[glucklich21]

Just buy the whole units. Seriously. Its not like they go bad constantly.

[Holland]

Lol Front wheel bearing is cake, I didn't need a press.

[unrlmth]

Also when I did mine, the Timkin one at autozone as a FAG unit.

[Albuquerque30]

This^^^^

Also autohausaz has them for $84 each.

Link? I'm only finding the bearing, no bearing w/hub.

[glucklich21]

Link? I'm only finding the bearing, no bearing w/hub.

It appears they changed brands since the last time I ordered. :(

but none the less search for this partnumber, they'll come right up: 31211131297

[Albuquerque30]

Thanks. Now I need to decide if the cheaper option will bite me in the ass down the road or not.

[JasonBates]

Aight, well it looks like I'm just going to get the whole assembly. Thanks for the info fellas.

[JGood]

Thanks. Now I need to decide if the cheaper option will bite me in the ass down the road or not.

Of course it will.

FAG or SKF only.

Timkin at Autozone is a reboxed FAG. I've got them on both front wheels on both my my e30's, and have put them on a few friends cars as well. They used to be $90, I think the price went up to $125. Still not bad for a local, normally stocked, OEM part with a 1 year warranty.