2001 v70xc rear wheel bearing

[sumfan]

hi all
first time here
found the info for wheel bearing replace on google form your info file
a question for you
is this the same for a rear bearing as the front
any help would be great
thank you sumfan

[ELOV]

The rears are different than the fronts. The rears are also EXPENSIVE what else is new in life with a Volvo)

I have been getting estimates for both rear hubs and brakes and rotors on my 2002 and it's ridiculous at best.

The brake job really isn't any worse than any other car, but the bearing sure are.

The average estimate so far is around $900 for the above mentioned, and that's if the hubs come free of the splines(spelling) without problems.

Does anyone know a good place to pick up the hubs at a reasonable price?

[2001xc70cdn]

I just did mine and got them from IPD. Great bunch of guys that know what they're doing.

[sjonnie]

What brand did they sell you? FCPGroton sell OEM rear bearings for $175

[2001xc70cdn]

They sent over a SKF hub unit. The assembly was stamped made in Italy. I'm hoping it lasts a little longer than 125000 kms... Are there some units better than others? I'm not too keen on OEM, I'm hoping after market lasts or at least is built better.

[Aviator]

The SKF brand is OEM, in fact, is also the predecessor to Volvo. FAG is also OEM. You'll find that most, if not all, "aftermarket" chassis parts are actually OEM parts.

Dave.