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I have an 03 and am getting rear wheel bearing replaced for the second time since buying it 7 years ago. I’ve put about 65,000 miles on it since buying it. It cost around $350 then. Haven’t gotten an estimate yet for this time around.

My mechanic replaced the sealed front wheel bearings on my 2000 Blazer at 65k miles, the cost was ~$350 per bearing with labor the total cost was $800. I think the dealer price per bearing was between $450 and 500. My bearings went bad after I replaced the tires, for a while I thought the bearing noise was caused by the new tires. My mechanic picked up on it on the next oil change. One way to tell is if the noise changes pitch as the steering wheel is turned off-center (i.e. changing lanes).

I would get another opinion, or two, with attention paid to bearing sideplay. (For what it’s worth, one of my daughter’s cars (Mitsubishi) has the same type of bearing/hub unit and has excessive play in both rear hubs with no noise. How long it’s been like that no one knows, but it’s going to get repaired in the near future. At this point, no problem). Hope that helps.

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Mine sounds like a tire going bad. Kind of a thump thump noise more pronounced at low to medium speeds. They have to drop the differential to do it. My independent mech. has quoted me 500 in labor alone. But hey at least my transmission hasn’t failed, Yet.

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Usually bad bearings will either growl, rumble, and in some cases they may be quiet but the bearing/hub assembly has excessive play (looseness) in it. There usually is no adjustment on these and replacement is recommended if the play it outside the factory specs.

I recently had my 2002 4WD Explorer in to the dealer’s shop for OLF and tire rotation. It had 72500 miles on it at the time. Anyways, the service manager called to say that my rear wheel bearings needed to be replaced. The estimate was $1300!! I asked him how bad it was and he said that the technician was surprised I hadn’t been complaining about the noise. Problem is, I don’t hear any noise! It seems to be fine. Any other symptoms I should be experiencing if they are really shot? Also, does the $1300 price tag sound reasonable? I’m going to get other opinions, but would appreciate having a ball park price that I should be paying. Thanks in advance.

Automobiles are comprised of parts and components that are intelligently designed to handle all tasks necessary for their core functions. Engines, wheels, and other essential parts all utilise different hardware elements for them to work properly. One common element that automobiles maximise is bearings.

Even without any rolling elements, plain bearings can still be maximised in assembling automobiles as they can handle heavy loads. These bearings also have larger carrying capacities as well as longer service life compared to other types of bearings. Another reason why the automotive industry maximises plain bearings is that they are widely available and are fairly affordable. Plain bearings are normally located inside the engine as they can easily support and guide moving engine components.

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Tapered roller bearings are often used in heavy-duty applications that require sustainable durability. Therefore, they are often used in automotive wheel bearings for effective handling of large radial and axial forces. They are likewise normally mounted in car hubs in pairs so that they can work regulate the axial loads in both directions. When it comes handling loads, tapered roller bearings are known to be the most versatile compared to other types of bearings.

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One of the most common bearings used in automobiles is ball bearings. These bearings can handle both radial and axial loads, allowing them to permit speed changes. They can likewise minimise friction between two surfaces. Given that these bearings maximise rotating balls, they can assure that the contact between surfaces will be reduced. One note to consider, though, is that ball bearings can be susceptible to deformation once they are under heavy load. Ball bearings are mostly found on suspension systems, wheels, crankshafts, axle shafts, driveshafts, engines, and radiators.

My 02 explorer began making a grinding noise in the rear while on vacation. I just happened to be near a Goodyear repair shop. I took it there because I knew if the bearing went the tire could fly off at high way speeds. The total cost was just over $400.00. I called my mechanic near home and he said the repair bill is accurate. $1300 seems really high. If you haven’t repaired this yet don’t wait too long.

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Unless Ford has changed their rear-end design, the rear bearings and seals cost around $50 per side with about one hour labor per side to change them. That’s $300 to replace them. But they almost NEVER need to be replaced. They operate at low speed and are well lubricated. You can check them yourself by jacking the wheel off the ground and try to move the wheel and the axle it’s bolted to. The axle may move in and out a LITTLE, but there should be no up, down, side to side play…

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What is great about roller thrust bearings is that they can easily support large thrust loads. Hence, they are often located in gear sets for car transmissions. They are also installed between the housing and the rotating shaft. And since helical gears have angled teeth, they would easily utilise roller thrust bearings in supporting their thrust load. Compared to other types of thrust bearings, roller thrust bearings can easily handle and manage heavier loads on the automobiles.

I just did a rear bearing on my 2002 Explorer. This is a press in bearing and a good shop around price for just the baring is about $140. Because this bearing is sealed and compact, the amount of internal grease is minimal. This can lead to failures much earlier than other wheel bearings. I just bought this vehicle with 90K and the rear wheel bearing had been replaced about 5K earlier. Improper installation caused the bearing to fail again. This car had a catastrophic bearing failure that destroyed the rear half axle, brake caliper, and E brake backing plate. You should be able to hear it before there is a real problem. Cost seems normal for dealer markup, but likely $500 cheaper at an indy.

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If the wheel bearings were really worn, you would hear them screeching as they ground around. You may even feel a slight wheel wobble/vibration.

My 02 Explorer needs the same thing. Evidently this is a very common problem for this model year. Sounds like a safety hazard to me and I don’t understand why it is not being recalled. This may be the last Ford I buy.

The high price does not mean you’re being ripped off. The dealer labor rate is usually higher (out of necessity) and the dealer cost on the Genuine Ford OEM parts is usually pretty high. Tack on the dealer markup and the price at the dealer could be in line.

Another type of bearings that are utilised in automobiles is ball thrust bearings. Ball thrust bearings are rotary ball bearings that can only be used for low-speed and low weight applications. While they cannot sustain a huge amount of radial load, they are still utilised in automobiles as they can still manage to work with high axial load. When using ball thrust bearings under higher speed applications, these bearings need to be lubricated ahead of time for them to effectively function.

They are an expensive proposition as the entire bearing/assembly must be replaced. An independent shop could do this job for less I’m sure using aftermarket parts.