How much does it cost to replace a wheel bearing on a 4Runner?
Typical cost: about $400 to $800 per axle in the United States as of 2025, depending on whether you replace the front hub assembly or the rear bearing, and whether you use OEM or aftermarket parts. If both sides are done at once, you may see a modest per‑axle saving, but the total price will rise with the number of axles serviced.
What a wheel bearing replacement involves
Replacing a wheel bearing on a Toyota 4Runner generally means diagnosing the noise, safely lifting the vehicle, removing the wheel and brake components, extracting the old hub or bearing, installing a new hub assembly or bearing, and reassembling. Front hubs on most 4Runners include the ABS sensor and are usually replaced as a single hub assembly; rear bearings may be a hub assembly or a serviceable bearing depending on year and drivetrain. Some jobs also require reinitialization of the ABS system and a wheel alignment if brakes were disturbed.
Front vs rear bearings
Front-wheel bearings are typically replaced as a hub assembly that includes the ABS sensor and studs. Rear-wheel bearing replacements may involve a hub assembly or a separate bearing, depending on model year and drivetrain. The exact configuration affects both cost and labor difficulty.
Cost breakdown: parts
Prices below reflect typical U.S. pricing for 2020s-era 4Runners, as of 2025. Your actual price may vary by region and supplier.
- Front wheel hub assembly (per wheel): roughly $70–$350. Aftermarket parts are usually at the lower end; OEM parts are toward the higher end and may include ABS components.
- Rear wheel bearing/hub assembly (per wheel): roughly $60–$300, depending on whether it’s a hub-style assembly or a serviceable bearing.
- ABS sensor or tone ring components (if replacement is needed): $30–$150.
- Auxiliary hardware (axle nut, seals, brake hardware): $5–$50.
These figures illustrate typical ranges; for OEM Toyota parts expect the higher end, while aftermarket parts offer savings with similar fitment in most cases.
Cost breakdown: labor
Labor costs vary by shop rate and regional prices. Below are typical ranges to expect for a single-axle replacement in the United States.
- Labor to replace one hub/bearing assembly (front or rear): about 1.5–3 hours. At shop rates of roughly $80–$120 per hour, labor can run about $120–$360; in higher-cost areas, it can reach $400–$600.
- Diagnostic fees (if not included in the service): $50–$100.
- Additional services that can add to cost (brakes, ABS recalibration, rotor replacement, alignment): $100–$300 or more.
Again, total price will depend on the shop’s hourly rate, the axle involved, and whether any extras are performed during the job.
What could affect the final price
Several factors influence the final bill, including the year and trim of the 4Runner, whether the bearing is on the front or rear axle, your location, the type of parts used, and whether you opt for extra services like rotor replacement or brake maintenance. Some shops offer package pricing for both sides or for labor-only replacement with customer-supplied parts.
Summary
Replacing a wheel bearing on a Toyota 4Runner is a mid-range automotive service with costs driven by axle, part choice, and local labor rates. Expect roughly $70–$350 for parts per wheel and $120–$360 in labor per axle in many U.S. markets, with higher prices for OEM components or in high-cost regions. If you need both sides done, you may receive a discount on labor or a combined price quote—always seek a written estimate that itemizes parts and labor and confirms any diagnostic or alignment fees.
