My car definetely needs new wheel bearings, i just got it last week.

its a
1999 Santorin blue a4 w/ 120k miles.

The previous owner told me he would change them but i dont know much about cars, do i need the front and rear changed or just the front? Also could someone link the part on esctuning or any other reputable site?

I'm probably going to buy the part directly then pay for it to get done from a shop unless a friend can help me I just want to get a idea in my head how much it can cost.

 

http://www.ecstuning.com/Audi-B5_A4-...rain/Bearings/
>v6

http://www.ecstuning.com/Audi-B5_A4-...rain/Bearings/
>1.8

u have to figure out which one is bad with your ears.

 

There are bearings at every wheel. If you can get all of them changed by the previous owner, then you may as well go for that option. Generally if a bearing on the right is failing, the one on the left won't be far behind (or vice versa).

 

The previous owner took into account the price of me needing to change the bearings off the price of the car.

Is one kit for the front or two i need two front kits?

also how do i determine if i need 75mm or 82mm?


the rears dont seem as expensive as front but i think the problem with mine is definitely the front.

 

one per wheel and what engine do you have

 

My a4 is a 1.8t 1999.5

I don't know if i need the 75 or 82mm also is the none genuine OEM brand okay to go with?

 

In my country we don't go for OEM products because they are too expensive but you can go with *** or SKF bearings because they are top quality products. I searched on some local dealers for bearings and they sell both 75mm and 82mm also so you should ask your dealer to check the size according to your car's VIN (vehicle identification number).
Don't try to change the bearings yourself unless you have all the tools because it's difficult to take them out and insert the new ones.

 

I believe pre facelift aka 1999 not 1999.5 needs the 75? I have a 2.8 so maybe someone with a 1.8 prefacelift can tell you. It easy to do youself btw.

 

so to change the front i just need two http://www.ecstuning.com/Audi-B5_A4-...ngs/ES2063118/ correct?

any idea how much in labor this would cost if i just took them to a shop?

 

U see it tells you what engines its for right. verify that but i do believe thats the correct one. and I dont know what the booked time of repairs is if anyone knows they can tell you. Shops charge by the book hours usualy, then their rate.

**** If somoneone with the 1.8t reads this verify the wheel bearing size