VOLKSWAGEN Golf GTI / GTD / GTE Wheel bearing replacement Cost
2004–2008 · Engine, Fuel & Emissions system
Typical range
$250–$545
Parts + labour
Labour hours
1–4h
At a typical garage
Wheel bearings allow the wheel to spin freely with minimal friction; a failing bearing produces a humming or growling noise that changes pitch with vehicle speed and varies under cornering loads. Bearings are often press-fit, adding labour time. VOLKSWAGEN Golf GTI / GTD / GTE wheel bearing replacement costs $250–$545 per bearing.
Typical parts included
- Wheel bearing
What affects the price
- Bolt-on hub assembly vs press-fit bearing (press-fit requires a hydraulic press and is more labour-intensive)
- Whether the ABS ring is integrated into the hub
- Front vs rear
Common questions
How long does this repair take?
Wheel bearing replacement on a VOLKSWAGEN Golf GTI / GTD / GTE typically takes 1–4 hours at a garage.
How often does this need to be done?
For a VOLKSWAGEN Golf GTI / GTD / GTE, this is typically needed wheel bearings are replaced on failure; typical lifespan is 80,000–150,000 miles.
Other engine, fuel & emissions system repairs on the VOLKSWAGEN Golf GTI / GTD / GTE
- ABS hydraulic unit replacement$340–$587
- ABS sensor replacement$140–$242
- ABS system bleeding$112–$193
- AC compressor clutch replacement$280–$483
- AC compressor replacement$300–$518
Wheel bearing replacement cost on similar cars
- OPEL Astra 5 Doors$200–$345
- MERCEDES BENZ A-Klasse$200–$345
- RENAULT Megane 5 Doors$200–$345
- FORD Focus 5 Doors$200–$345
- BMW 1 Series$200–$345
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