I have a 97 4rr 4wd antilock brakes, my driver side rear wheel bearing seal is leaking, & all my tools are in another state, so I'm just wondering what would be a fair price for a mechanic to charge me to do the job if I pick-up the parts, I know the bearing will have to be pressed on by a machine shop ???

 

Bearing will have to be pressed in and out.. It will probably be a 3-4 hour job. I'd say around $500 (maybe) including all the parts. Be sure to get both inner and outer oil seals and snap ring.

You're in luck, I just posted this not long ago.

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-ge...-bearings.html

Would save you a good chunk of money if you found a way to remove the spindle yourself.

 

JWaldz, I should've been more specific in my question, I was talking more of a backyard mechanic doing the job,if I got the parts & paid for the machine shop, maybe some one will chime in on what they'ld charge.

 

This is exactly what I did with my 2000 Tundra (and '95 4Runner, but different story). I disconnected both ball-joints and took an OEM bearing and seals ( $160 total, IIRC) to a local drive-line specialist shop. I was charged for 30 minutes of labor ($56 for 1/2 hour). I only did the passenger side.

 

Thanks toyota4x4907. My problem is with the( REAR) drivers side wheel bearing & seals, its a whole different procedure ....but Thanks for chiming in ...Pete

 

REAR wheel bearings, ohhhhh!! Well, rear will cost you a little less than the front. It is a completely different procedure. If a shop can get everything off correctly without cutting the abs toner ring off it will be even more cheaper. Good luck.

 

You just might want to let people know . just where your hiding

if you were close to me if you bought the parts and breakfast you would be good to go.

50 ton press is calling :jessica:

 

Oh! Sorry I completely over looked it when reading your post >.>

 

second on the location thing im in so cal and would help out if your near, job is stupid easy just did mine last week pm me if you want help ill give you my number took me less than an hour total, easier than changing brake shoes and I had never done one before.

 

Thanks, Wyoming & Keaster, for the offers on helping, but I'm a bit too far, I'm in Zion Ill. that's by Illinois/Wisconsin border