Wheel bearing replacement cost in 2026

Replacing a worn hub bearing, usually supplied as a complete hub assembly.

13 hrs book timeDIY: HardCondition based

Wheel bearing replacement cost by country

2026 estimated wheel bearing replacement cost by country
CountryPartsLabourTotal 2026
United States (USD)$60–$380$95–$495$155–$875
Canada (CAD)CA$85–CA$530CA$110–CA$555CA$195–CA$1,085
United Kingdom (GBP)£55–£360£60–£360£115–£720
Australia (AUD)A$95–A$610A$120–A$585A$215–A$1,195
France (EUR)€65–€400€65–€345€130–€745
United Arab Emirates (AED)AED 235–AED 1,480AED 130–AED 900AED 365–AED 2,380

Estimates are modelled from published independent-workshop hourly rate bands per country and the aftermarket-to-OE parts spread listed by the online retailers we link to. They are planning ranges, not quotes — dealer pricing, taxes and regional labour rates can fall outside these bands.

Buy the parts yourself: save $95$495

Shop labour is the bigger half of most quotes. If you fit it yourself, your cost is the parts line only — $60–$380 in the US.

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Symptoms that lead to this job

  • Droning hum that changes when you steer
  • Play at the wheel at 12 and 6 o'clock
  • ABS light

What a fair quote includes

  • Hub assembly
  • New hub nut
  • ABS sensor check

Red flags

  • Reusing a stretch-to-yield hub nut

How to pay less

  • Complete hub units cost more in parts but save hours of press work

Frequently asked questions

How much does wheel bearing replacement cost in 2026?
In the US expect $155–$875 in total — $60–$380 in parts and $95–$495 in labour at $95–$165 per hour. Estimates are modelled from published independent-workshop hourly rate bands per country and the aftermarket-to-OE parts spread listed by the online retailers we link to. They are planning ranges, not quotes — dealer pricing, taxes and regional labour rates can fall outside these bands.
How long does wheel bearing replacement take?
Book time is roughly 1–3 hours. DIY difficulty: Hard.
How often is wheel bearing replacement needed?
Condition based
Can I save money by supplying my own parts?
Yes. Parts are $60–$380 of the job, and many workshops will fit customer-supplied parts for labour only. Confirm the warranty position first.

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