[BOSSBMW]

Took my car in for service after my passenger rear suspension basically fell apart. The bolt that holds the trackbar to the knuckle fell out while driving.

Dealer is quoting me new knuckle and wheel bearing, $1230 installed... wtf.

I asked my SA why the wheel bearing had to be replaced and he stated you could not seperate the knucle from the wheel bearing without damaging it. Is this true?

Thanks

[BOSSBMW]

bump can anyone help me out please?

[HPIA4v2]

Originally Posted by beneliezer

Took my car in for service after my passenger rear suspension basically fell apart. The bolt that holds the trackbar to the knuckle fell out while driving.

Dealer is quoting me new knuckle and wheel bearing, $1230 installed... wtf.

I asked my SA why the wheel bearing had to be replaced and he stated you could not seperate the knucle from the wheel bearing without damaging it. Is this true?

Thanks

My initial reaction was the SA blowing smoke up your a-- but looking at the part list here,
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...30&hg=33&fg=30

no wheel bearing part number for your model so yes the knuckle comes with pressed bearing already. And the way dealer tech works is just replacing part with OEM.

[BOSSBMW]

Thanks man I appreciate it... The knuckle from tischer is $490, you're telling me they're gonna charge me $710 to install it? jesus...

[mbj898]

dealers suck. Find another reputable mechanic and have them do it, after my warranty/maintenance is up i will never return to the dealer.

[2M]

Originally Posted by beneliezer

Thanks man I appreciate it... The knuckle from tischer is $490, you're telling me they're gonna charge me $710 to install it? jesus...

where upstate are you? my boy has a shop in new rochelle and all he works on is bmw's

[HPIA4v2]

Originally Posted by beneliezer

Thanks man I appreciate it... The knuckle from tischer is $490, you're telling me they're gonna charge me $710 to install it? jesus...

Local dealer part dept always charge more than MSRP for parts (pure profit) usually by about 15-20%.
The BMW tech rate is probably $105-$125 an hour depending on part of the country and yes the brake+suspension have to come off to get to the knuckle so about 5-6 hour is reasonable.

[persian54]

Originally Posted by beneliezer

Thanks man I appreciate it... The knuckle from tischer is $490, you're telling me they're gonna charge me $710 to install it? jesus...

Well they usually charge $200 or more per hour

Plus Tischer is usually 30% cheaper... so yeah...

[BOSSBMW]

i'm in the albany area if there are reputable shops in my area i will take it there for sure.