VEHICLE COST REFERENCE / APRIL 2026
Vehicle-specific costs based on AllData flat-rate labor hours and April 2026 RockAuto part prices at mid-tier. Labor at a $120/hr independent shop rate. Dealer rates add 25-35%. All axle nut torque specs are included because incorrect torque is the leading cause of premature bearing failure after installation.
Front Bearing
Rear Bearing
ABS + hum at 50k+, front right most common. NTN/Koyo OEM; Timken or Moog excellent aftermarket.
Front Bearing
Rear Bearing
Front right fails at 80-120k miles on average. Accord V6 slightly higher rear labor.
Front Bearing
Rear Bearing
Noise at speed from 60k+. NTN is OEM; Timken close second.
Front Bearing
Rear Bearing
Humming on turns. Stake the axle nut on reinstall.
Front Bearing
Rear Bearing
Water intrusion is #1 cause on 4WD trucks. Add 0.5-1hr for seized hardware in rust belt.
Front Bearing
Rear Bearing
Front right fails at 70-110k miles. Timken is OEM supplier. GM has extended some warranties.
Front Bearing
Rear Bearing
Front ABS codes common with bearing wear. Timken OEM spec.
Front Bearing
Rear Bearing
Rear AWD wear is common at 90-130k miles. Rear costs more due to axle removal.
Front Bearing
Rear Bearing
Rear at 90-120k on AWD variants. AWD rear rear specific axle nut torque.
Front Bearing
Rear Bearing
Rear right on AWD Explorer is a known wear point. Check ABS codes when diagnosing.
Front Bearing
Rear Bearing
AWD rear add 0.5hr vs FWD rear. Both front and rear commonly fail 80-120k.
Front Bearing
Rear Bearing
Rear hub + ABS codes common. Angle-tighten on front axle nut per service manual.
Front Bearing
Rear Bearing
Rear right symmetrical AWD. 2.8hr rear AllData is highest in this table - rear diff proximity adds time. Stake the axle nut.
Front Bearing
Rear Bearing
Off-road wear accelerates bearing failure. Check at 60k if used off-road.
Front Bearing
Rear Bearing
80-120k typical failure range. ABS code on front left is common pattern.
Front Bearing
Rear Bearing
ABS code typically first sign. One of the lower-cost repairs in this table.
Front Bearing
Rear Bearing
FAG/Schaeffler OEM required for NVH compliance. AWD rear is expensive (2.6hr). Single-use self-locking axle nut.
Front Bearing
Rear Bearing
FAG OEM is effectively required. Highest total cost in this table. Single-use axle nut - do not reuse.
Front Bearing
Rear Bearing
Water fording accelerates wear significantly. Inspect after every deep water crossing.
Front Bearing
Rear Bearing
Motor-side (rear on RWD, both on AWD) typically wears first. Tesla service centers have shortest wait times but highest rates.
Axle Nut Torque: Do Not Skip This
Over-torquing an axle nut crushes the inner race of the new bearing and destroys it within 10-30k miles. Under-torquing lets the bearing walk on the axle. Always torque to spec with a proper torque wrench. BMW, Toyota, and some GM applications use single-use stake nuts or self-locking nuts - do not reuse them. See the related failures page for the full 20-vehicle torque table.
Regional variation: Shop labor rates vary from $85/hr in rural Midwest to $185/hr in California urban areas. A Civic front hub that costs $420 in Iowa can run $550 in the SF Bay Area with the same AllData labor hours. See the cost by region page for a full breakdown.
Updated 2026-04-27