Replace Wheel Bearing Instructions

Tiny
JDELIA
  • MEMBER
  • 2004 KIA SPECTRA
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 60,700 MILES
I have a 2004 Kia Spectra that is making a grinding noise from the front wheels. My mechanic told me today that it needed a new right front wheel bearing and it would cost $265 installed. Is that reasonable? I am supposed to have a 10 year, 100,000 mile power train warranty with Kia but don't know if it would cover the wheel bearing. He also said I have an oil leak at the valve cover that would cost $125. Again, reasonable? I have been smelling what I thought was gas in the front compartment when first starting the car up but he says it is probably the oil on the engine.
Tuesday, October 21st, 2008 AT 5:03 PM

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Tiny
DANNY L
  • MECHANIC
  • 5,648 POSTS
Hello, I'm Danny.

Yes, those are reasonable prices for the repair it's both covering parts and labor. Most shop labor rates depending on your area is $100.00 an hour. Here are tutorials for you to view regarding wheel hub and valve cover gasket replacement:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/bearing-hub-replacement

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-valve-cover-gasket

I've attached picture steps below for wheel hub replacement for your vehicle. Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
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