AllData Reference
Wheel Bearing Labor Time by Vehicle
AllData flat-rate hours for 20 popular vehicles. Multiply by your shop's labor rate to calculate the labor portion of your quote.
Fastest job
1.0h
Toyota Corolla rear, Sentra rear
Average job
1.5-2.0h
Most sedan/SUV fronts
Longest job
2.8h
Subaru Outback rear AWD
How to use this table: Find your vehicle. Multiply the labor hours by your shop's rate. Add parts cost (hub assembly $200-$400, tapered $50-$150) plus a shop fee ($20-$35). That is your total estimate. Note: AWD vehicles have different front and rear hours.
| Vehicle | Drive | Front hub | Rear hub | Front tap. | Rear tap. | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Civic (2012-2024) | FWD | 1.5h | 1.1h | - | - | Clean job. Front hub press-fit. Rear bolt-on unit. |
| Honda Accord (2013-2024) | FWD | 1.8h | 1.3h | - | - | Rear requires lower trailing arm bolt removal on some trims. |
| Toyota Corolla (2014-2024) | FWD | 1.5h | 1h | - | - | Straightforward. ABS sensor integral to hub unit. |
| Toyota Camry (2012-2024) | FWD | 1.6h | 1.2h | - | - | Axle nut torque 217 ft-lb. Rear simpler than front. |
| Ford F-150 4WD (2015-2024) | 4WD | 2h | 1.7h | 1.8h | 1.5h | Front hub or tapered depending on trim. ADD front axle adds time. |
| Chevy Silverado 4WD (2014-2024) | 4WD | 2h | 1.6h | 1.8h | 1.4h | Rear solid axle tapered bearing. Requires C-clip or press on solid axle. |
| Ram 1500 4WD (2013-2024) | 4WD | 1.8h | 1.5h | 1.6h | 1.3h | MOPAR hub assembly recommended for ABS accuracy. |
| Toyota RAV4 AWD (2013-2024) | AWD | 1.8h | 2.2h | - | - | Rear requires axle shaft removal on AWD trims. |
| Honda CR-V AWD (2015-2024) | AWD | 1.8h | 2h | - | - | Rear hub press-fit in knuckle. Knuckle removal required. |
| Ford Explorer AWD (2016-2024) | AWD | 2h | 2.4h | - | - | Rear IRS requires significant disassembly. PTU must be clear. |
| Ford Escape (2013-2024) | FWD/AWD | 1.8h | 1.6h | - | - | AWD rear slightly longer due to PTU driveshaft. |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee AWD (2014-2021) | AWD | 2h | 2.5h | - | - | Rear IRS. QuadraDrive II requires transfer case awareness. |
| Subaru Outback AWD (2015-2024) | AWD | 1.8h | 2.8h | - | - | Rear is the most labor-intensive common job in this class. Requires knuckle removal, special press adapters. |
| Toyota Tacoma 4WD (2016-2024) | 4WD | 1.9h | 1.5h | - | 1.3h | Rear solid axle on most trims. Tapered bearing pressed into axle housing. |
| Nissan Altima (2013-2024) | FWD | 1.6h | 1.2h | - | - | Front axle nut torque 177 ft-lb. Hub bolt pattern straightforward. |
| Nissan Sentra (2013-2024) | FWD | 1.5h | 1h | - | - | Clean job with good access. Budget-friendly labor cost. |
| BMW 3-Series AWD xDrive (2016-2024) | AWD | 2.5h | 2.6h | - | - | Requires BMW diagnostic interface for ABS coding post-replacement. Use OEM-grade (SKF/FAG) parts only. |
| BMW X5 xDrive (2014-2024) | AWD | 2.6h | 2.8h | - | - | Air suspension models require compressor mode before jack. High dealer rate premium. |
| Jeep Wrangler 4WD (JL 2018-2024) | 4WD | 2h | 1.5h | - | 1.3h | Solid axles front and rear. Dana 44 rear uses tapered bearings. Straightforward hub R&R. |
| Tesla Model 3 AWD (2017-2024) | AWD | 2.2h | 2.4h | - | - | Requires Tesla service mode for safe jack points. Independent shops need Tesla-specific hub adapters. |
Labor Cost at Different Shop Rates
Labor cost = AllData hours x shop rate. This table shows the labor-only cost range for a 1.5-hour job (average sedan front) and a 2.8-hour job (Subaru rear AWD).
| Shop type | Rate | 1.5h job | 2.0h job | 2.5h job | 2.8h job |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget/chain shop | $85/hr | $128 | $170 | $213 | $238 |
| Independent (avg) | $110/hr | $165 | $220 | $275 | $308 |
| Independent (high-cost city) | $140/hr | $210 | $280 | $350 | $392 |
| Franchise dealer | $165/hr | $248 | $330 | $413 | $462 |
| BMW/Mercedes/Audi dealer | $185/hr | $278 | $370 | $463 | $518 |
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