Recommendation for wheel bearing replacement

[rw3iss]

Hiyas. Got into an (almost serious) accident this past weekend, slid out at 80mph, across the median, landed on the side of the road. Luckily the car is fine, except I needed all new rims and at least one of the wheel bearings are "wobbling". Does anyone have any suggestions for replacement wheel bearings, recommendations, or things I should watch out for? I'm just wondering if a DIY job is attainable, or if I should have it taken somewhere to fix.

Here's a list of bearings that are compatible with my vehicle:
http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/s...partswarehouse.com&query_type=Product+Results

Also, does anyone know how much a wheel bearing replacement job usually runs at a shop, per wheel?

Thanks.

 

[mountain-valleymotors]

Published labor rate is about 2 hours for each front bearing and 1 hour for each rear bearing. FAG bearings are the best choice. Try to stay away from the Chinesium. Probably not a DIY job unless you have a bearing press and some other shop tools.

 

[rw3iss]

Cool, thanks man.

I can buy the bearing in a full assembly, as in here:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/WH512187-Qu...Parts_Accessories&hash=item462cc4b90a&vxp=mtr

Would I still need a bearing press for that? I think at that point it's just a nuts and bolts job, no? Will probably still take it to a shop, but I'm just wondering.

 

[mountain-valleymotors]

Yes the rear bearings can be purchased as an assembly- and you will want that because chances are pretty good the wobble you are experiencing is actually a bent hub rather than a bad bearing. The front bearings must be pressed in and out. And you should probably buy new hubs for the front if you suspect that one is bent.

 

[rw3iss]

OK... Shop that replaced the rims said it was a rear bearing. I dunno, I guess bet bet would be to take it to another shop and have them confirm and do the repair. Would rather get my own hands dirty but I don't have a lot of experience in this department.

 

[squishbang]

Wheel bearings CAN be damaged in a collision, however, the parts that actually locate the wheels are much more likely to cause a "wobble". The steering knuckles and rear axle need to be inspected visually and checked with an alignment machine.

 

[rw3iss]

K, will arrange for a shop to take a closer look. Thanks fellas.

 

[Redlabel6]

If it ends up being the bearing, I just installed this unit on my 05. It took right at an hour. The fronts are a different question... took me about 4 hours per on those beasts.
http://www.blauparts.com/proddetail.asp?prod=F7W1003-B&cat=4281
BlauParts are great to work with.
d