Hub assembly Front & Rear Replacement

[BobsArmory]

So my wife's car is throwing codes stabilitrack problems and activating anti-lock, reducing power etc.. The local repair shop wants to replace one front hub and one rear hub (wouldn't tell me which one)for $850. Should I just get 4 new hubs from the local auto parts store and do it myself or let them do it? 2007 Cadillac STS AWD V6 190,000 miles.

 

[Black_Thunder]

if they are the sealed hub assemblies i would do it yourself if you can, they usually aren't terrible to replace.

its up to you if you wanna do all 4.
if it were me i would just change the 2 bad ones for now.


and maybe shop around on rockauto or amazon to see if you can get a deal on the hubs, you can usually find the same ones they have at the parts store online for a bit cheaper.

 

[BobsArmory]

That's the issue. I don't know which ones are bad. The code reader I borrowed didn't even tell me which ones were bad before I took it to the repair shop.

 

[Jfkmk]

Replace all of them. If two are shot, the other two are ready yo go. If you can do brakes (including rotors) you can do a hub change.

 

[Merkava_4]

Originally Posted By: BobsArmory

2007 Cadillac STS AWD V6 190,000 miles.


1. Transmission 5 speed auto or 6 speed auto ?
2. How many lug studs per wheel ?

 

[Black_Thunder]

if the hubs are causing issues they are probably just about seized up, you should be able to tell by just jacking it and rotating the weels/hubs

 

[Trav]

Some GM cars were known for having a harness issue to the front wheels, check that first, they sell a harness repair kit. I would do the harness repair on both front wheels anyway.
If it needs hubs do all 4 and use a good brand like SKF, this isn't a big job really.

This might help you..

http://www.autorepairinstructions.com/archives/abs-traction-control-wheel-speed-sensor/

 

[Merkava_4]

Timken Front AWD $141.99 X 2 = $283.98
Timken Rear $177.79 X 2 = $355.58

Total before shipping = $639.56

$850.00 - $639.56 = $210.44

RockAuto 2007 Cadillac STS 3.6L V6