2006 Saturn Ion 3 Wheel Bearing Replacement

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[Tooch]

Ok, so i need some help and I've never done this before so I'm willing to ask.  How hard is it to change a wheel bearing?  My 06 Saturns bearings are shot (had a mechanic look at it becuase I couldn't figure it out) and they need to be replaced.  What tools are required, how hard is it to do myself?  How bad is it if she keeps driving on it for another week or so?  Shoudl I pull an allnighter and get it fixed today?  What parts do I need to buy....just a bearing (http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/sku/Saturn/Ion-3/AC_Delco/Wheel_Bearing/2006/Base/4_Cyl_2-dot-4L/ACFW357.html?loc=Front&tlc=Brakes%2C+Suspension+%26+Steering)? Does Crown have any for sale?

Thanks for the responses and be honest if I should just pay the $300 for parts (each wheel) and $400 in labor.

-Jeff-

[Tooch]

http://autorepair.about.com/od/fixityourself/ss/wh_bearing_old.htm

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[Krome]

According to alldata they are just like Jeep Wheel bearings. Same process basically. Sealed Unit Bearing.

[Krome]

Go for it yourself Toochie. That part is correct but the picture is not. Looks more like this:

[Tooch]

So it looks like it's an entire hub assembly not just the bearings within.

So now the question remains.  Should I save the $30 and buy it online with her driving on it for another couple days or should I replace it tonight?

[norx]

I say it's Christmas replace the whole thing with a new jeep seriously I'd replace it tonight because she's worth more then the 30$

[Ian]

It's cold out side, to it later

[Axle]

You have a garage, buy it, do it, if I were near I would help/do it.

[BiGdAdDeE]

simple job.....couple hours at most.
Do it yourself Jeff.  Only a few basic tools needed  and you've got them most likely.

I have driven and still am driving on a bad wheel bearing in my durango...been 2000 plus miles.  Tire won3 fall off so just drive it a week and don't sweat it.  But you will were other components faster by doing so .

[Tooch]

I'm goign to stop by advanced tonight on my way home and jump in and give it the good o'le college try.

[Bluerocket]

Good choice, easy repair.

[j-dawg]

i always get a chilton book when i get a new car / truck
even though you may be able to figure it out, they are definitely helpful!
good luck jeff

[BiGdAdDeE]

i always get a chilton book when i get a new car / truck
even though you may be able to figure it out, they are definitely helpful!
good luck jeff

Haynes are better in my book......& you can snag one while your in the Zone

[Tooch]

Piece of cake!!

A little over an hour and it was done fixing all the problems we had in the front end.  I thought I was going to have to repack the hub and what not, but with it being a sealed unit it was simple.

Thanks to everyone.

[BiGdAdDeE]

nice work Jeff