Was curious about how much it cost to change wheel bearing in my Peterbilt tractor.

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  1. Big Lou

    Big Lou Light Load Member

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    I have 3 wheel bearing on my Peterbilt that are a little Loose. Nothing major but want to take care of them before they get worse truck has 500,000 miles. Thanks
     
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  3. Helowrenchturn2

    Helowrenchturn2 Medium Load Member

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    If you change bearings only should be around $175 or so per wheel. If you do bearings and races it runs about $250 per. Those are TA/Petro prices. Parts only cost about $90
     
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  4. Dale thompson

    Dale thompson Road Train Member

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    might not need new bearings depends on how loose for how long
     
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  5. reefer101

    reefer101 Medium Load Member

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    just tighten it. oh if it little loose when its cold that's good
     
  6. blanco

    blanco Road Train Member

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    do it asap or you'll be calling the axle doctor (surgeon) when it fails and need a new spindle. :/
     
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  7. Thed302

    Thed302 Light Load Member

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    Hear here. Number one cause of bad spindles is wheel bearings out of whack. Don't think that they're cheap either, front spindles can run up to $1800 per spindle in parts alone.
     
  8. McKeon TRK

    McKeon TRK Bobtail Member

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    A little loose is never good, cold or not. pull the axles and if the oil isn't metallic looking you should be ok snugging them up. However if your already that far might as well pull and inspect races for pitting and just replace. Too cheap of a part to leave you stranded.
     
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  9. Big Lou

    Big Lou Light Load Member

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    That's what I figured might as well just do it if they are off. Was just curious on how much I was looking at for cost. Thanks everyone!
     
  10. me myself and I

    me myself and I Heavy Load Member

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    Front axle bearing on one side, and tightening loose one on drive ( new nut ) run me 400. I was quoted 550 for front only by some other shop.
     
  11. McKeon TRK

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    bearing and race set is like 60 X 2 sets so like 120 for parts for one wheel.
     
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