The average cost for a Lexus ES 300 Wheel Bearing Replacement is between $68 - $126. Get an instant quote with our AI repair estimator.
A wheel bearing is a crucial component of a vehicle's wheel assembly that connects the wheel to the axle, allowing it to spin smoothly with minimal friction. It is a set of steel balls or rollers enclosed within a metal ring, known as a race. Wheel bearings support axial and radial loads and play a vital role in your vehicle's steering, suspension, and acceleration. Typically located within the wheel hub assembly, these bearings are sealed to protect against contamination from dirt, debris, and moisture. Proper functioning of the wheel bearings is essential for safety, handling, and overall performance of your car.
When wheel bearings start to wear or fail, several symptoms may alert you to the problem:
Replacing a faulty wheel bearing is a highly urgent repair due to the critical role this component plays in vehicle safety and performance. A failing wheel bearing can compromise handling, lead to uneven tire wear, or cause the wheel to seize while driving, which can result in dangerous driving conditions. If you notice signs of a failing wheel bearing, such as unusual noises or vibrations, it's essential to address the issue immediately to prevent further damage and ensure the safety of your vehicle and its occupants.
The cost of replacing a wheel bearing can vary widely depending on your vehicle's make, model, and location, as well as whether the job is performed by a mechanic or if you do it yourself. On average, you might expect to pay anywhere from $150 to $450 per wheel. Labor costs are a significant factor, as wheel bearing replacement can be labor-intensive. Additionally, if the wheel bearing is integrated into a hub assembly, the entire assembly may need replacement, increasing the cost. It's wise to obtain a few estimates to ensure you're getting a fair price.
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2003 Lexus ES 300 V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE) - Wheel Bearing Costs
Parts: $8.00Labor: $22.00{ "partPrice": 8, "laborPrice": 22, "alldata_id": 38031, "alldata_vehicle_id": 38031, "title": "Wheel Bearing", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Front Suspension", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Wheel Bearings", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Koyo", "part": [ { "name": "2 - Wheel Bearings", "price": "110.91", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "9036943009" } ] }, { "name": "NSK", "part": [ { "name": "2 - Wheel Bearings, Front", "price": "134.48", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "9036943008" } ] } ] } ] }, { "name": "Rear Suspension", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Wheel Bearings", "note": "Part Of Hub" }, { "name": "Bearing Housing", "note": "Part Of Hub" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Front Suspension", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "One Side", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "2.4", "warrantytime": "1.8" }, "qualifiers": [] }, { "name": "Both Sides", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "3.6", "warrantytime": "3.0" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] } ] }, "year": 2003, "make": "Lexus", "model": "ES 300", "engine": "V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE)" }2002 Lexus ES 300 V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE) - Wheel Bearing Costs
Parts: $68.00Labor: $71.00{ "partPrice": 68, "laborPrice": 71, "alldata_id": 41144, "alldata_vehicle_id": 41144, "title": "Wheel Bearing", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Front Suspension", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Wheel Bearings", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Koyo", "part": [ { "name": "2 - Wheel Bearings", "price": "110.91", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "9036943009" } ] }, { "name": "NSK", "part": [ { "name": "2 - Wheel Bearings, Front", "price": "134.48", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "9036943008" } ] } ] } ] }, { "name": "Rear Suspension", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Wheel Bearings", "note": "Part Of Hub" }, { "name": "Bearing Housing", "note": "Part Of Hub" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Front Suspension", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "One Side", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "2.4", "warrantytime": "1.8" }, "qualifiers": [] }, { "name": "Both Sides", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "3.6", "warrantytime": "3.0" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] } ] }, "year": 2002, "make": "Lexus", "model": "ES 300", "engine": "V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE)" }2001 Lexus ES 300 V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE) - Wheel Bearing Costs
Parts: $33.00Labor: $56.00{ "partPrice": 33, "laborPrice": 56, "alldata_id": 41143, "alldata_vehicle_id": 41143, "title": "Wheel Bearing", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Front Suspension", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Wheel Bearings", "part": [ { "name": "2 - Wheel Bearings, Front", "price": "134.48", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "9036943008" } ] } ] }, { "name": "Rear Suspension", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Wheel Bearings", "note": "Part Of Hub" }, { "name": "Bearing Housing", "note": "Part Of Hub" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Front Suspension", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "One Side", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "2.4", "warrantytime": "1.6" }, "qualifiers": [] }, { "name": "Both Sides", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "3.6", "warrantytime": "2.4" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] }, { "name": "Rear Suspension", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Wheel Bearings", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "One Side", "labor": { "note": "Does Not Include: Wheel Alignment. ", "skill": "B", "standardtime": "1.4", "warrantytime": "1.0" }, "qualifiers": [] }, { "name": "Both Sides", "labor": { "note": "Does Not Include: Wheel Alignment. ", "skill": "B", "standardtime": "2.1", "warrantytime": "1.5" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] } ] } ] }, "year": 2001, "make": "Lexus", "model": "ES 300", "engine": "V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE)" }2000 Lexus ES 300 V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE) - Wheel Bearing Costs
Parts: $66.00Labor: $45.00{ "partPrice": 66, "laborPrice": 45, "alldata_id": 41142, "alldata_vehicle_id": 41142, "title": "Wheel Bearing", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Front Suspension", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Wheel Bearings", "part": [ { "name": "2 - Wheel Bearings, Front", "price": "134.48", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "9036943008" } ] } ] }, { "name": "Rear Suspension", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Wheel Bearings", "note": "Part Of Hub" }, { "name": "Bearing Housing", "note": "Part Of Hub" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Front Suspension", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "One Side", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "2.4", "warrantytime": "1.6" }, "qualifiers": [] }, { "name": "Both Sides", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "3.6", "warrantytime": "2.4" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] }, { "name": "Rear Suspension", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Wheel Bearings", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "One Side", "labor": { "note": "Does Not Include: Wheel Alignment. ", "skill": "B", "standardtime": "1.4", "warrantytime": "1.0" }, "qualifiers": [] }, { "name": "Both Sides", "labor": { "note": "Does Not Include: Wheel Alignment. ", "skill": "B", "standardtime": "2.1", "warrantytime": "1.5" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] } ] } ] }, "year": 2000, "make": "Lexus", "model": "ES 300", "engine": "V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE)" }1999 Lexus ES 300 V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE) - Wheel Bearing Costs
Parts: $26.00Labor: $90.00{ "partPrice": 26, "laborPrice": 90, "alldata_id": 41141, "alldata_vehicle_id": 41141, "title": "Wheel Bearing", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Front Suspension", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Wheel Bearings", "part": [ { "name": "2 - Wheel Bearings, Front", "price": "134.48", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "9036943008" } ] } ] }, { "name": "Rear Suspension", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Wheel Bearings", "note": "Part Of Hub" }, { "name": "Bearing Housing", "note": "Part Of Hub" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Front Suspension", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "One Side", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "2.4", "warrantytime": "1.6" }, "qualifiers": [] }, { "name": "Both Sides", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "3.6", "warrantytime": "2.4" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] }, { "name": "Rear Suspension", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Wheel Bearings", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "One Side", "labor": { "note": "Does Not Include: Wheel Alignment. ", "skill": "B", "standardtime": "1.4", "warrantytime": "1.0" }, "qualifiers": [] }, { "name": "Both Sides", "labor": { "note": "Does Not Include: Wheel Alignment. ", "skill": "B", "standardtime": "2.1", "warrantytime": "1.5" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] } ] } ] }, "year": 1999, "make": "Lexus", "model": "ES 300", "engine": "V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE)" }1998 Lexus ES 300 V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE) - Wheel Bearing Costs
Parts: $70.00Labor: $18.00{ "partPrice": 70, "laborPrice": 18, "alldata_id": 41140, "alldata_vehicle_id": 41140, "title": "Wheel Bearing", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Front Suspension", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Wheel Bearings", "part": [ { "name": "2 - Wheel Bearings, Front", "price": "134.48", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "9036943008" } ] } ] }, { "name": "Rear Suspension", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Wheel Bearings", "note": "Part Of Hub" }, { "name": "Bearing Housing", "note": "Part Of Hub" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Front Suspension", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "One Side", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "2.4", "warrantytime": "1.6" }, "qualifiers": [] }, { "name": "Both Sides", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "3.6", "warrantytime": "2.4" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] }, { "name": "Rear Suspension", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Wheel Bearings", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "One Side", "labor": { "note": "Does Not Include: Wheel Alignment. ", "skill": "B", "standardtime": "1.4", "warrantytime": "1.0" }, "qualifiers": [] }, { "name": "Both Sides", "labor": { "note": "Does Not Include: Wheel Alignment. ", "skill": "B", "standardtime": "2.1", "warrantytime": "1.5" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] } ] } ] }, "year": 1998, "make": "Lexus", "model": "ES 300", "engine": "V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE)" }1997 Lexus ES 300 V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE) - Wheel Bearing Costs
Parts: $47.00Labor: $56.00{ "partPrice": 47, "laborPrice": 56, "alldata_id": 41139, "alldata_vehicle_id": 41139, "title": "Wheel Bearing", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Front Suspension", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Wheel Bearings", "part": [ { "name": "2 - Wheel Bearings, Front", "price": "134.48", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "9036943008" } ] } ] }, { "name": "Rear Suspension", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Wheel Bearings", "note": "Part Of Hub" }, { "name": "Bearing Housing", "note": "Part Of Hub" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Front Suspension", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "One Side", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "2.4", "warrantytime": "1.6" }, "qualifiers": [] }, { "name": "Both Sides", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "3.6", "warrantytime": "2.4" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] }, { "name": "Rear Suspension", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Wheel Bearings", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "One Side", "labor": { "note": "Does Not Include: Wheel Alignment. ", "skill": "B", "standardtime": "1.4", "warrantytime": "1.0" }, "qualifiers": [] }, { "name": "Both Sides", "labor": { "note": "Does Not Include: Wheel Alignment. ", "skill": "B", "standardtime": "2.1", "warrantytime": "1.5" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] } ] } ] }, "year": 1997, "make": "Lexus", "model": "ES 300", "engine": "V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE)" }1996 Lexus ES 300 V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE) - Wheel Bearing Costs
Parts: $71.00Labor: $4.00{ "partPrice": 71, "laborPrice": 4, "alldata_id": 23906, "alldata_vehicle_id": 23906, "title": "Wheel Bearing", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Front Suspension", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Wheel Bearings", "part": [ { "name": "1 - Wheel Bearings, Front", "price": "134.48", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "9036943008" } ] } ] }, { "name": "Rear Suspension", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Wheel Bearings", "note": "Part Of Hub" }, { "name": "Bearing Housing", "note": "Part Of Hub" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Front Suspension", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "One Side", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "2.5", "warrantytime": "1.6" }, "qualifiers": [] }, { "name": "Both Sides", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "3.7", "warrantytime": "2.4" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] }, { "name": "Rear Suspension", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Wheel Bearings", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "One Side", "labor": { "note": "Does Not Include: Wheel Alignment. ", "skill": "B", "standardtime": "1.4", "warrantytime": "1.0" }, "qualifiers": [] }, { "name": "Both Sides", "labor": { "note": "Does Not Include: Wheel Alignment. ", "skill": "B", "standardtime": "2.1", "warrantytime": "1.5" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] } ] } ] }, "year": 1996, "make": "Lexus", "model": "ES 300", "engine": "V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE)" }1995 Lexus ES 300 V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE) - Wheel Bearing Costs
Parts: $37.00Labor: $45.00{ "partPrice": 37, "laborPrice": 45, "alldata_id": 21790, "alldata_vehicle_id": 21790, "title": "Wheel Bearing", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Front Suspension", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Wheel Bearings", "part": [ { "name": "1 - Wheel Bearings, Front", "price": "134.48", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "9036943008" } ] } ] }, { "name": "Rear Suspension", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Wheel Bearings", "note": "Part Of Hub" }, { "name": "Bearing Housing", "note": "Part Of Hub" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Front Suspension", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "One Side", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "2.5", "warrantytime": "1.6" }, "qualifiers": [] }, { "name": "Both Sides", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "3.7", "warrantytime": "2.4" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] }, { "name": "Rear Suspension", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Wheel Bearings", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "One Side", "labor": { "note": "Does Not Include: Wheel Alignment. ", "skill": "B", "standardtime": "1.4", "warrantytime": "1.0" }, "qualifiers": [] }, { "name": "Both Sides", "labor": { "note": "Does Not Include: Wheel Alignment. ", "skill": "B", "standardtime": "2.1", "warrantytime": "1.5" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] } ] } ] }, "year": 1995, "make": "Lexus", "model": "ES 300", "engine": "V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE)" }1994 Lexus ES 300 V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE) - Wheel Bearing Costs
Parts: $14.00Labor: $35.00{ "partPrice": 14, "laborPrice": 35, "alldata_id": 19382, "alldata_vehicle_id": 19382, "title": "Wheel Bearing", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Front", "part": [ { "name": "1 - Wheel Bearings, Front", "price": "134.48", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "9036943008" } ] }, { "name": "Rear", "part": [ { "name": "9 - Hub Assembly, Rear", "price": "554.62", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "4245033010" } ] }, { "name": "Bearing Housing", "part": [ { "name": "10 - Bearing Housing", "price": "0.00", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "NOT SERVICED" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Front", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "One Side", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "2.2", "warrantytime": "1.6" }, "qualifiers": [] }, { "name": "Both Sides", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "3.4", "warrantytime": "2.4" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] }, { "name": "Rear", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "One Side", "labor": { "note": "Does Not Include: Wheel Alignment. ", "skill": "B", "standardtime": "1.4", "warrantytime": "1.0" }, "qualifiers": [] }, { "name": "Both Sides", "labor": { "note": "Does Not Include: Wheel Alignment. ", "skill": "B", "standardtime": "2.1", "warrantytime": "1.5" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] } ] }, "year": 1994, "make": "Lexus", "model": "ES 300", "engine": "V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE)" }1993 Lexus ES 300 V6-3.0L (3VZ-FE) - Wheel Bearing Costs
Parts: $89.00Labor: $59.00{ "partPrice": 89, "laborPrice": 59, "alldata_id": 5565, "alldata_vehicle_id": 5565, "title": "Wheel Bearing", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Front", "part": [ { "name": "1 - Wheel Bearings, Front", "price": "134.48", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "9036943008" } ] }, { "name": "Rear", "part": [ { "name": "9 - Hub Assembly, Rear", "price": "554.62", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "4245033010" } ], "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Without Anti-Lock Brakes", "part": [ { "name": "Wheel Bearings, Rear", "price": "403.72", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "4240933020" } ] }, { "name": "With Anti-Lock Brakes", "part": [ { "name": "Hub Assembly, Rear", "price": "554.62", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "4245033010" } ] } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Front", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "One Side", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "2.5", "warrantytime": "1.8" }, "qualifiers": [] }, { "name": "Both Sides", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "3.8", "warrantytime": "2.7" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] }, { "name": "Rear", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "One Side", "labor": { "note": "Does Not Include: Wheel Alignment. ", "skill": "B", "standardtime": "1.5", "warrantytime": "1.1" }, "qualifiers": [] }, { "name": "Both Sides", "labor": { "note": "Does Not Include: Wheel Alignment. ", "skill": "B", "standardtime": "2.2", "warrantytime": "1.6" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] } ] }, "year": 1993, "make": "Lexus", "model": "ES 300", "engine": "V6-3.0L (3VZ-FE)" }1992 Lexus ES 300 V6-3.0L (3VZ-FE) - Wheel Bearing Costs
Parts: $88.00Labor: $19.00{ "partPrice": 88, "laborPrice": 19, "alldata_id": 3128, "alldata_vehicle_id": 3128, "title": "Wheel Bearing", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Front", "part": [ { "name": "1 - Wheel Bearings, Front", "price": "134.48", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "9036943008" } ] }, { "name": "Rear", "part": [ { "name": "9 - Hub Assembly, Rear", "price": "554.62", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "4245033010" } ], "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Without Anti-Lock Brakes", "part": [ { "name": "Wheel Bearings, Rear", "price": "403.72", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "4240933020" } ] }, { "name": "With Anti-Lock Brakes", "part": [ { "name": "Hub Assembly, Rear", "price": "554.62", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "4245033010" } ] } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Front", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "One Side", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "2.5", "warrantytime": "1.8" }, "qualifiers": [] }, { "name": "Both Sides", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "3.8", "warrantytime": "2.7" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] }, { "name": "Rear", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "One Side", "labor": { "note": "Does Not Include: Wheel Alignment. ", "skill": "B", "standardtime": "1.5", "warrantytime": "1.1" }, "qualifiers": [] }, { "name": "Both Sides", "labor": { "note": "Does Not Include: Wheel Alignment. ", "skill": "B", "standardtime": "2.2", "warrantytime": "1.6" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] } ] }, "year": 1992, "make": "Lexus", "model": "ES 300", "engine": "V6-3.0L (3VZ-FE)" }