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How hard is it to replace a hub assembly?
Posted on 3/19/16 at 1:04 pm
Posted on 3/19/16 at 1:04 pm
I have one that needs replaced. Local mechanic is saying $100 labor and $180 parts. Fair price? Do it myself?
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Posted on 3/19/16 at 1:07 pm to GeauxTime9
It's a fair price. I've done it myself on my cars for about 120
If you aren't pressed for cash. Pay the guy.
Takes me about two hours to complete it myself
If you aren't pressed for cash. Pay the guy.
Takes me about two hours to complete it myself
Posted on 3/19/16 at 1:10 pm to GeauxTime9
Depends is it a car, truck, or a wheel barrow 
This post was edited on 3/19/16 at 1:23 pm
Posted on 3/19/16 at 1:18 pm to GeauxTime9
Depends.
Car? Truck?
Front Wheel drive, rear wheel drive? All wheel drive?
Front hub or rear?
Rear hubs are easy on front wheel drive cars. Just 4 bolts after you take wheel, brake caliper and rotor off.
Front hubs on rear wheel drive cars/trucks are similar as above.
All wheel drive or hubs on drive axles are more problematic and cost more.
Car? Truck?
Front Wheel drive, rear wheel drive? All wheel drive?
Front hub or rear?
Rear hubs are easy on front wheel drive cars. Just 4 bolts after you take wheel, brake caliper and rotor off.
Front hubs on rear wheel drive cars/trucks are similar as above.
All wheel drive or hubs on drive axles are more problematic and cost more.
Posted on 3/19/16 at 1:36 pm to GeauxTime9
Way to be specific
Posted on 3/19/16 at 1:41 pm to GeauxTime9
Some are easy and bolt on. Some are pressed in. Just depends on the vehicle
Posted on 3/19/16 at 1:42 pm to MrSmith
Sorry for not having more description. 2011 Chevy Aveo LT model, it's the SO main drive. 2wd and it's the left rear.
Posted on 3/19/16 at 2:30 pm to GeauxTime9
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Sorry for not having more description. 2011 Chevy Aveo LT model, it's the SO main drive. 2wd and it's the left rear.
Depending if you have ABS or not the parts are either $69.79 or $70.79 via rockauto. You're not supposed to reuse the hub nut so add a few dollars for that too.
Not hard to do but if you don't have the correct tools its going to take you forever.
This post was edited on 3/19/16 at 2:32 pm
Posted on 3/19/16 at 2:38 pm to GeauxTime9
If you can change a flat tire, you should be able to do this!
Found this picture online of diagram of the hub on a 2015 Aveo. Should be the same or very similar.
As the poster above stated, you can get the hub assembly(with bearing) online or at parts stores.
1: remove wheel
2: remove brake drum by first removing #6 in above picture.
3: slide drum off hub
4: remove #4 above (caulking nut)
5: hub, with bearing inside should slide off
6: if new bearing isn't already packed with grease, pack it.
7: slide new bearing on
8: repeat removal steps in reverse.
Found this picture online of diagram of the hub on a 2015 Aveo. Should be the same or very similar.
As the poster above stated, you can get the hub assembly(with bearing) online or at parts stores.
1: remove wheel
2: remove brake drum by first removing #6 in above picture.
3: slide drum off hub
4: remove #4 above (caulking nut)
5: hub, with bearing inside should slide off
6: if new bearing isn't already packed with grease, pack it.
7: slide new bearing on
8: repeat removal steps in reverse.
This post was edited on 3/19/16 at 2:43 pm
Posted on 3/19/16 at 3:20 pm to cdaniel76
Might want to tell him that getting the hub nut off isn't the easiest thing. When I don't have air, I usually jam a piece of pipe between the studs and the ground to hold it from spinning and then I have a 3ft breaker bar to undo the nut. If you have air tools, it makes it much easier. He's also gotta figure out what size the hub nut is and buy that socket. I have only done trucks, and they are usually 35 or 36mm
Posted on 3/19/16 at 3:29 pm to Hammertime
The hub nut is fastened to the spindle - part 1 in the picture - which is stationary. The nut should not spin when you attempt to loosen or tighten.
And yes, hub nuts are usually larger in size than any basic tool box would carry. Sockets are easily found at parts stores.
And yes, hub nuts are usually larger in size than any basic tool box would carry. Sockets are easily found at parts stores.
Posted on 3/19/16 at 3:47 pm to cdaniel76
frick, I'm thinking of 4wd trucks 
Posted on 3/19/16 at 8:25 pm to Hammertime
That's what I figured.
Posted on 3/19/16 at 8:44 pm to GeauxTime9
Done a few in the rain and mud/muck in the wilderness. Usually takes about 20 minutes. CO2 tank, hi lift, impact, hand axe, big f!$!#ing hammer. Remove tire, remove caliper/rotor, remove spindle nut, remove 3 bolts hold hub on, hit that bastard with a bfh and axe. Pops out, replace, carry on.
Be a dream to do one in the driveway.
Be a dream to do one in the driveway.
Posted on 3/19/16 at 8:52 pm to GeauxTime9
it isn't that difficult. But 100 is more than fair.
Posted on 3/20/16 at 4:34 pm to GeauxTime9
quote:
Sorry for not having more description. 2011 Chevy Aveo LT model, it's the SO main drive. 2wd and it's the left rear.
As compared to a 4wd 2011 Aveo? Or an AWD 2011 Aveo?
Replacing a hub assembly is simple, as long as you have the correct tools.
This post was edited on 3/20/16 at 4:36 pm
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