Rear bearings gone at 40,000
03-23-2004, 04:20 PM
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Rear bearings gone at 40,000
This is the first real problem I have had with my 2000 S4. Anyone else hear of bearings going this early? I just put new GoodYear F1's on it, I guess the old SO3's were so loud I didn't notice the wineing coming from the rear at speeds over 60MPH. I had dealer look at it and they stated right rear wheel bearings need to be replace. Should I replace both right and left rear bearings now? I really thought it was the rear differential so I guess I should consider myself lucky. Any way would love to hear from any others who have had to replace them and also if I should have both done. Dealer is quoting 340.00 per wheel. Thanks
03-23-2004, 04:29 PM
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Re: Rear bearings gone at 40,000
i had mine go at about 40k as well, it was just after the winter and i thought that my snow tire were noisy untill i put my 19z on when i bolted then on the rear wheels wiggled about 1/2in soon after that the front bearings went so i have replaced all of them now the car has 50k on it and the rear left is junk again, i would replace them together because the other will probably go bad right after
03-23-2004, 04:36 PM
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03-23-2004, 04:55 PM
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Re: How much did you pay per wheel?
i did them my self so i think the bearings from the dealer cost me about 58 for the back and maybe 75 for the front, if you are going to buy aftermarket make sure it has a warranty all audi parts carry 1 year/ 12k miles so the will replace the rear for me for free
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03-23-2004, 06:06 PM
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Re: Rear bearings gone at 40,000
I just had a right rear wheel bearing replaced under warranty at 41,000 miles on my 2001 S4 at Sewickley Motorcars in Sewickley, PA. Same sound at about 20-40 mph. Tell your service person it is definitely a warranty item.