Hi! Has anyone here had to replace a front wheel bearing? Mine front left has been needing replacing for a while. I've been checking parts online and I see wheel bearing kits for sale for around $50. However I called the LR Dealership to price the part and they said that there is no such kit and that the entire hub(??) must be replaced. The part is expensive- $750(CA). I would appreciate advice from anyone with this experience.
Thanks, Kerri
Disco2- 2001

 

Unfortunatly, they are correct. But, aftermarket ones can be had for much cheaper. $320 @ rovahfarm.com,

 

I replaced my front right one with a used one on eBay. $50 and its been smooth for 2 years now. They are on eBay. You can also call Drillbit or Marty, he probably has plenty.

If your doing it yourself you need a 3 arm puller. Not a bad job 2/3 hours. Be gentle with the ABS sensor, its removed with a regular philips screw.

Marty Powell
Giver of Last Rights to Fallen Rovers
270 576 7922

 

See Discovery II Hub Assembly With ABS Sensor - Land Rover Parts & Accessories for a pix of the whole thing.

 

www.discovery2.co.uk / Front Wheel Hub / Bearing Assy

Good write up and amazingly knowledgeable guy. good luck.

 

Doing the breaks and hubs now and the bearings are shot on at least one front hub on a 2001 DII. Are you all sure that the hub is not serviceable? The only way is to replace the whole hub?

Seems like you could extract and repress bearings? Not an expert here. Looking for an economical option.

Thanks

 

In the administrators signature is contact info for our trusted used parts sources Paul Grant is a heck of a guy to deal with and his prices are right! I think he has stripped down around 36 trucks this year and he really knows his rovers!!!

 

I would call Paul for sure.

 

Thank you for that link, much needed.

 

called Paul and bought a used hub from him. I'll be doing this over the coming weekend. 320 ft lb is crazy high. I have access to a 250 ft lb wrench. Guess I'll take it to that and a little extra for good measure!