Volkswagen Rabbit Clean and Repack Wheel Bearing Costs

Estimate price near me

Service Location

Customer Ratings

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.

See availability

Customer Ratings

Clean and Repack Wheel Bearing Service

How much does a Clean and Repack Wheel Bearing cost?

On average, the cost for a Volkswagen Rabbit Clean and Repack Wheel Bearing is $152 with $0 for parts and $152 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

Car	Service	Estimate	Shop/Dealer Price
1979 Volkswagen RabbitL4-1.5L Diesel	Service typeClean and Repack Wheel Bearing	Estimate$183.98	Shop/Dealer Price$199.99 - $211.99
1983 Volkswagen RabbitL4-1.8L	Service typeClean and Repack Wheel Bearing	Estimate$151.98	Shop/Dealer Price$168.01 - $180.04
1983 Volkswagen RabbitL4-1.6L Turbo Diesel	Service typeClean and Repack Wheel Bearing	Estimate$151.98	Shop/Dealer Price$168.01 - $180.03
1976 Volkswagen RabbitL4-1.6L	Service typeClean and Repack Wheel Bearing	Estimate$151.98	Shop/Dealer Price$167.98 - $179.97
1983 Volkswagen RabbitL4-1.7L	Service typeClean and Repack Wheel Bearing	Estimate$151.98	Shop/Dealer Price$168.04 - $180.08
1977 Volkswagen RabbitL4-1.5L Diesel	Service typeClean and Repack Wheel Bearing	Estimate$151.98	Shop/Dealer Price$168.01 - $180.03
1980 Volkswagen RabbitL4-1.6L	Service typeClean and Repack Wheel Bearing	Estimate$159.98	Shop/Dealer Price$175.79 - $187.65
1982 Volkswagen RabbitL4-1.6L Diesel	Service typeClean and Repack Wheel Bearing	Estimate$159.98	Shop/Dealer Price$176.39 - $188.70

Show example Volkswagen Rabbit Clean and Repack Wheel Bearing prices

What is cleaning and repacking the wheel bearings all about?

A car’s wheels rotate on tapered-roller bearings which fit between the stationary axle spindle and the rotating wheel’s hub/brake mechanism. There are bearings on the inner and outer side of the hub to properly support the wheel. These are greased when installed, but the grease can, and does, break down over time, allowing dry contact between the various elements. When left unattended, this will lead to wear and, ultimately, to bearing failure.

Keep in mind:

Since noise is the first symptom of metal-to-metal contact, it’s likely that damage has already occurred, and that bearing replacement may be necessary.
The job will require the removal of the wheel and brake assembly, so it might be advisable to inspect the brake pads, steering tie rods and suspension pieces in the process.
If you’re going to do one wheel, it’s only logical that you should also do the other side.

How it's done:

The vehicle is raised and supported on jack stands
The front or rear wheels, brakes and hubs are removed from the vehicle
The front or rear wheel hubs, bearings are cleaned and greased then install a new grease seal in hub
The front or rear wheels, brakes and hubs are installed back on the vehicle
The vehicle is lowered off of the jack stands

Our recommendation:

Consider having this job done when your vehicle reaches high mileage, particularly if it has been operated with heavy loads or on unusually bumpy roads.

What is a common symptom indicating you need to clean and repack the wheel bearings?

Any noise noticeable from the wheels. It can start as a squeal, and then develop into a growl or even a grinding sound.

How important is this service?

A catastrophic wheel bearing failure can lead to the wheel coming off the car. Obviously, that could cause an accident or, at the very least, serious damage to the vehicle. It’s certainly worth discussing with one of our mechanics.

Fast and easy service at your home or office

Backed by 12-month, 12.000-mile guarantee

Meet some of our expert Volkswagen mechanics

Real customer reviews from Volkswagen owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(87)

Rating Summary

84

0

2

0

1

84

0

2

0

1

SEE REVIEWS NEAR ME

Kevin

33 years of experience

234 reviews

Kevin

33 years of experience

by Esme

Volkswagen Rabbit L5-2.5L - 80,000 Miles Maintenance Service - Long Beach, California

Kenneth

20 years of experience

777 reviews

Request Kenneth

Kenneth

20 years of experience

Request Kenneth

by Lauren

Volkswagen Rabbit L5-2.5L - Check Engine Light is on - Los Angeles, California

Kenneth was really professional and communicative. Thank you!

Ira

36 years of experience

259 reviews

Ira

36 years of experience

by Steven

Volkswagen Rabbit L5-2.5L - Car Inspection - Tampa, Florida

Ira was awesome. He went above and beyond expectations! Highly recommend his service.

Theodore

16 years of experience

1592 reviews

Request Theodore

Theodore

16 years of experience

Request Theodore

by Cindy

Volkswagen Rabbit L5-2.5L - Pre-purchase Car Inspection - Renton, Washington

One time and friendly.

Excellent Rating

(87)

Rating Summary

84

0

2

0

1

84

0

2

0

1

SEE REVIEWS NEAR ME

Recent articles & questions

P0123 OBD-II Trouble Code: Throttle Pedal Position Sensor/Switch (TPS) A Circuit High Input

P0123 code definition Throttle Pedal Position Sensor/Switch (TPS) A Circuit High Input What the P0123 code means P0123 is the generic OBD-II...

How to Sleep Comfortably in Your Car

Whether Whether you are traveling alone and need to pull over for a quick rest or camping out in a rural area, knowing how to properly make camp in your car is an invaluable skill. Sleeping in your car, in...

P0452 OBD-II Trouble Code: Evaporative Emission Control System Pressure Sensor Low Input

P0452 means there is a issue with the fuel tank pressure sensor or the evaporative pressure sensor. Some causes are a loose fuel gap or a vacuum leak.

Check Engine Light does not come on even though there are trouble codes present

The pink/light green wire in ECM pin 2 on the connector will ground the wire internally to the ECM to turn on the Check Engine Light. You could test the wire with the key on and it should have battery...

Code P0051 shows up on my 03 Nissan Frontier SE crew cab. I have replaced all plug wires, plugs, rotor, cap, cabin filter, air fi

Oxygen sensors do not work until they reach a certain temperature. The electric heating element helps the sensor come up to temperature faster so that the engine can go into closed loop operation more quickly. P0051 says that there is...

How much gear oil goes in rear different on e150 v8 1999 economy van

Most differential housings (the pumpkin) will have a fill plug or a drain plug and fill plug. If it just has a fill plug, the only way to drain is to remove the cover, which it sounds like you have...

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