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Question: Wheen bearings bolted on or pressed in?

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That American Girl, 3.0L V6 DOHC, Columbus, OH, December 30, 2010, 20:42
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My mechanic told me I should replace the front right wheel bearing soon. But he said that since mine has to be 'pressed in' it was more expensive. Another friend said that mine are bolted on, and shouldn't cost more. How can I tell the difference?

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    patrick mannion from Greg Solow's Engine Room, December 30, 2010, 21:21
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    Labor guide says 1.4 hours to replace. It is a bolt on hub/bearing assembly look at below link.
    http://www.taurusclub.com/forum/118-suspension-handling-b...

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    That American Girl, December 30, 2010, 21:26
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    Thanks so much!

    My mechanic is generally a good guy, and told me he wasn't sure, but would know once he got it took apart. That's why I told him I'd ask around. Just wanted to know how much up front it might be before he disassembled it.

    Looks to be a good $150-$200 cheaper then. :-)

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