Help!!! Dealer wants $675 to repair Jeep

[wisco]

Recently my ABS, Trac, ESP/BAP lights have been on in my '06 Liberty. This happened last summer too and I brought it in to have the wheel speed sensor replaced. I just got a call from them saying that the hub ring assembly is so corroded that they need to replace the entire Hub/Bearing, the ring assembly, and the sensor and that parts and labor before tax is $630.40.

My question is how much of this could I realistically do myself? I've done basic work on it before (Oil change, brake pads, spark plugs) and replaced the hubs on a trailer before, but don't know how detailed this all would be. If all it takes to replace the hub/bearings is simply removing and bolting on another, I feel I could manage that myself and if I have to have them do the sensor, so be it, but at least I would save a couple hundred.

Thanks for your help!

 

[ephantmon]

Looks like rockauto.com has the part for around $150-175 before shipping. I don't know about the labor involved, but maybe you could supply the part yourself and save some money there.

 

[diyman]

Ehm...Gentlemen... why not search this marvellous site maybe in the 'how to' section??? :whip:
There is a nicely written 'step by step' thread about swapping an hub!
Also when it comes to water pumps, radiators and hubs, go Mopar, they come with a new
ABS sensor already fitted (the hubs), price is about 250 and You'll enjoy peace of mind!
IIRC 'strange' tools might include a 35mm,E-14 sockets plus maybe a slide hammer. :shrug:
Ooops...forgot... some bottles of 'operator fluid' ( i.e. beer ) too..