Pontiac Firebird Wheel Bearings Replacement at your home or office.

Our mobile mechanics offer services 7 days a week. Upfront and transparent pricing.

Estimate price near me

Service Location

Customer Ratings

(172)

Included for free with this service

Online Booking

Mechanic comes to you

12-month / 12k-mile warranty

Free 50 point safety inspection

Our certified mobile mechanics can come to your home or office 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM.

Customer Ratings

(172)

Wheel Bearings Replacement Service

How much does a Wheel Bearings Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Pontiac Firebird Wheel Bearings Replacement is $162 with $22 for parts and $140 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
2000 Pontiac FirebirdV8-5.7LService typeWheel Bearings - Passenger Side Rear ReplacementEstimate$310.20Shop/Dealer Price$335.03 - $397.35
1992 Pontiac FirebirdV8-5.0LService typeWheel Bearings - Passenger Side Rear ReplacementEstimate$296.69Shop/Dealer Price$318.86 - $379.20
1996 Pontiac FirebirdV8-5.7LService typeWheel Bearings - Driver Side Front ReplacementEstimate$596.61Shop/Dealer Price$711.12 - $1050.48
2001 Pontiac FirebirdV8-5.7LService typeWheel Bearings - Driver Side Front ReplacementEstimate$596.61Shop/Dealer Price$711.12 - $1050.48
2000 Pontiac FirebirdV8-5.7LService typeWheel Bearings - Passenger Side Front ReplacementEstimate$596.61Shop/Dealer Price$712.60 - $1053.06
1991 Pontiac FirebirdV6-3.1LService typeWheel Bearings - Passenger Side Front ReplacementEstimate$195.01Shop/Dealer Price$209.26 - $247.53
1991 Pontiac FirebirdV8-5.0LService typeWheel Bearings - Passenger Side Front ReplacementEstimate$195.01Shop/Dealer Price$209.14 - $247.31
2002 Pontiac FirebirdV8-5.7LService typeWheel Bearings - Driver Side Rear ReplacementEstimate$296.69Shop/Dealer Price$318.90 - $379.26
Show example Pontiac Firebird Wheel Bearings Replacement prices

What are wheel bearings and how do they work?

A wheel bearing assembly consists of rolling elements, such as hardened steel ball bearings or roller bearings, that roll on and around hardened steel bearing races. The wheel bearings support the front and rear axle, and all the weight of your car. Wheel bearings are made with a high-precision technique using extremely hard steel in order to withstand all the normal impacts that occur to the wheel and tire assembly as you drive along the road.

When to replace wheel bearings?

  • Growling or grinding noise from a wheel. Failed or failing wheel bearings make a very characteristic growling noise which will grow louder as the bearing wear progresses. If you believe the wheel bearing noise is coming from one side of the car, you can self-diagnosis your wheel bearing as you drive the car by loading and unloading vehicle weight You can do this by “swerving” from side-to-side. For example, if the noise markedly increases when you swerve to left, which shifts the vehicle’s weight to the right, then it often indicates the wheel bearing on the right is failing.

  • Axial or radial play in the wheel or wheel hub. Should the wheel hub move up and down or in and out, the bearing may be worn.

  • Vibration in the steering wheel or vehicle body and/or wandering. Vibration and lack of directional stability could be consequences of loose or worn out wheel bearings.

  • Tire and wheel assembly does not turn smoothly. With the wheel jacked up, and the car not in gear, the wheel should rotate smoothly. Rough or inconsistent movement, which is often accompanied by noise, can signify damaged bearings. Be sure the brakes are not dragging as you perform this check.

How do mechanics replace wheel bearings?

The complexity of wheel bearing replacement varies greatly depending on the vehicle make, model, year, the wheel position (front versus rear), and the drive type (AWD versus FWD):

  • On vehicles with unitized wheel bearing/hub assemblies, the brake rotor and caliper are removed.
  • The large axle nut is removed, the axle is pushed back through the center of the unitized hub assembly, and three (or more) bolts holding the hub assembly to the steering knuckle are removed.
  • The hub assembly is then removed from the knuckle. On installation of the new hub assembly to the knuckle, the bolts are torqued to the factory specification. In many cases, it is required to discard the old axle nut and replace with a new one. Special attention must be given to tightening the axle nut to the exact factory specification because over or under-tightening can damage the newly installed bearing. All YourMechanic professionals use calibrated torque wrenches on these critical fasteners.
  • Finally, the brake rotor and brake caliper are re-attached, the wheel installed and the car is road tested.
  • On vehicles where the wheel bearing is pressed into a cavity within the steering knuckle, the steering knuckle must be removed from the vehicle in order to press out the old bearing and press in the new bearing.
  • On some vehicles, the wheel bearing is pressed onto an axle shaft and thus the axle must be extracted from the axle carrier. This will apply to certain trucks.

Is it safe to drive with a wheel bearing problem?

No. Wheel bearing failure is usually gradual, although in some cases it starts immediately after the dramatic impact of the wheel and tire assembly with a deep pothole. Wheel bearings can sometimes make noise for quite some time before you experience a catastrophic failure that would result in complete separation of the wheel and tire assembly from the axle. Generally, the risk of sudden failure increases with the noise level. But strictly speaking, once the bearing has started to fail it is impossible to predict exactly when it will fail completely. So it should not continue to be driven. Were a failing bearing to seize or break while you are moving, you could experience loss of control of the vehicle. Once you receive a conclusive diagnostic that a wheel bearing has failed, replace the bearing promptly.

When replacing wheel bearings, keep in mind:

  • If the car has a substantial number of miles on the failed bearing (100,000 miles or more), it is a good idea to replace both bearings (driver and passenger) on the axle at the same time.
  • Wheel bearing noise can be confused with tire noise from defective tires. In difficult cases, a mechanic will apply remote wireless microphones at all 4 wheel positions, and then drive the car while listening to a remote receiver, switching between wheel positions to pinpoint the location of the failed bearing.

Fast and easy service at your home or office

Backed by 12-month, 12.000-mile guarantee


Meet some of our expert Pontiac mechanics

Real customer reviews from Pontiac owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(172)

Rating Summary
164
2
2
2
2
164
2
2
2
2

Shane

18 years of experience
379 reviews
Shane
18 years of experience
Pontiac Firebird V8-5.7L - Wheel Bearings Replacement (Driver Side Front, Passenger Side Front) - Liberty Hill, Texas
Excellent

Rod

18 years of experience
210 reviews
Rod
18 years of experience
Pontiac Firebird V8-5.7L - Alternator - Pompano Beach, Florida
I have an older muscle car that had a bad alternator and a fried battery, and rather go throught the hassle of calling a tow company,that always complains that my car is too low to put on the flatbed,I decided to check the internet for mobile service,and after finding Your Mechanic, was happy to see that Mr Rod was available in my area. After reading all his reviews,I was leary that someone could be that good! Rod arrived earlier than the scheduled time, had all my needed work done in the most professional and timely matter possible.Rod even went with me to the auto parts store to make sure that I had a proper battery exchange. I now understand all the rave reviews that Rod had received before. I am now very proud to be a member of the Rod Fan Club!

Jason

33 years of experience
617 reviews
Jason
33 years of experience
Pontiac Firebird V6-3.8L - Window Motor / Regulator Assembly Replacement (Driver Side Front) - Cupertino, California
Jason did a great job fixing multiple problems gasket leaks, spark plug replacement and window motor repair. He is very knowledgeable and got the job done.

Patrick

33 years of experience
369 reviews
Patrick
33 years of experience
Pontiac Firebird V8-5.7L - Shock Absorber Replacement (Front) - North Las Vegas, Nevada
excellent

Excellent Rating

(172)

Rating Summary
164
2
2
2
2
164
2
2
2
2
Number of Pontiac Firebird services completed
1892+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT Pontiac MECHANICS
800+
experts on our platform

Recent articles & questions

P2744 OBD-II Trouble Code: Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor B Circuit Interm
P2744 means that the transmission is overheating usually caused by low transmission fluid due to leakage or a failing transmission or a bad sensor.
How to Replace a Car Combination Valve
The combination valve balances your brake system. If broken, it should be replaced to ensure a safe driving experience.
Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Power Window Switch
If the windows are not working properly, not working at all, or only work from the master switch, you may need to replace the power window switch.

What Causes Engine Knocking?

The engine has many moving parts that all work together to form the internal combustion engine (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-a-modern-engine-works). The engine requires a good lubrication source and a good cooling source for it to continue to work properly. The internal moving parts...

Oil filler cap wont come off - I turn left and then right its hard to turn 1998 Saturn SL1

Hi there - yes, you can top off your oil (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-add-oil-to-your-car) through the dipstick, although this will be pretty tedious. After adding some, be sure to let it drain into the engine thoroughly, then be extra careful in "reading" the...

Went out to start my 2001 E 320 turned the key and there was a loud snapping noise like a short circuit. Now the instruments stil

Hi there. It's actually a problem with vehicles over 10 to 15 years of age in general. What typically occurs is that the ignition relay will be come damaged after years of continual wear and tear. This is most likely...

How can we help?

Our service team is available 7 days a week, Monday - Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM PST, Saturday - Sunday 7 AM - 4 PM PST.

1 (855) 347-2779 · hi@yourmechanic.com