Avishek Pal

Hello guys.. I drive Acura TL 2012 (~ 125k miles). I probably need wheel bearing replacement on the front left wheel. Been hearing a whirring sound while I try to take a left turn, also when I drive above 60mph. Happens during both cold and warm weather.

Wondering how complicated is the job. What's your take on getting it done from Acura Dealership vs Pep boys?

Thanks in advance,
Avishek

Reorge

It's a relatively easy job if you have an air compressor, an impact driver, and the proper bearing tool.
Here's one example:
You don't need a dealer to perform but I don't know if I'd let Pep Boys do this work.
I'd select a reputable mechanic shop.

Also, I'd select a known quality brand of replacement part.
Roller bearings require high quality manufacture.

altair47

This is not an easy job at all.
To replace the front bearing, you need to completely remove the wheel кnuckle, remove all the control arms, tie road, CV axle and ball joint, the bearing will be drawn on a special press.
Here is part number 44300-TA0-A62. Dealer only

I have never understood people who give advice in order to deceive and harm.

Reorge

New tools have been developed and the bearing can be replaced with the knuckle on the car.
You do need to disconnect one of the upper or lower control arm ball joints to back the drive shaft out of the bearing.
Then you can use the tool as I've shown above to remove and replace the bearing.
There are Youtube videos of the process.

If I were performing this job in my driveway, I would utilize a new hub instead of removing the race off the old one.

altair47

ProdDemand Mitchell1 gives 2 hours to replace one bearing, in our state this job will cost less than $ 160. Is it worth it to buy a tool, spend half a day, then break something during the replacement?

Reorge

No. If you read my earlier post, I recommended that OP find a reputable mechanic shop. (Dealer not needed)
I linked the tool to show they do exist.

altair47

Nowadays, a garage that charges $ 80 an hour pays a mechanic over $ 25 an hour, and a dealer who charges $ 120 an hour pays a mechanic less than $ 20 an hour. Obviously, a dealer with suspension questions is absolutely not worth contacting. During my life, I once visited the Acura dealer to replace the airbag inflator, after jod they did not tighten the positive battery wire, they tore off the threads on two new airbag mounting bolts, and left the old bolts on the driver's seat. In my opinion, the dealers is swindlers and scammers!