Rear axle bearing replacement (ute / 4WD live axle, each side): how much does it cost?

Q: How much does rear axle bearing replacement (ute / 4wd live axle, each side) cost in New Zealand?

Typically NZ$380–NZ$840 including GST at a NZ$120 an hour workshop rate (A$390–A$860 in Australia at A$140 an hour).

Typically NZ$380–NZ$840 in New Zealand and A$390–A$860 in Australia, including GST. SUVs, utes and 4WDs.

	Parts (trade)	Labour	Sublet	Total incl GST
New Zealand	NZ$70–NZ$250	2–3.5 h	—	NZ$380–NZ$840
Australia	A$60–A$230	2–3.5 h	—	A$390–A$860

Totals use a standard workshop rate of NZ$120 or A$140 an hour and a 25% parts markup, plus GST. Your workshop's rate and parts prices will differ.

What affects the price

Axle pulled and bearing pressed off and on, with new seal. Oil-soaked brake shoes add cost.

Other driveline repairs

Clutch kit replacement (small / medium car, solid flywheel)NZ$840–NZ$1,470
Clutch kit replacement (ute / 4WD, solid flywheel)NZ$1,240–NZ$2,400
Clutch kit with dual-mass flywheel (car)NZ$1,910–NZ$3,550
Clutch kit with dual-mass flywheel (ute / 4WD diesel)NZ$2,550–NZ$4,120
Clutch kit with dual-mass flywheel (European)NZ$2,420–NZ$4,550
Clutch master cylinder replacementNZ$270–NZ$640
Clutch slave cylinder replacement (external)NZ$200–NZ$490
Concentric slave cylinder / hydraulic release bearing (gearbox out)NZ$710–NZ$1,510
CVT replacement with remanufactured unit (small / medium car)NZ$4,720–NZ$7,140
CVT replacement with remanufactured unit (SUV / 4WD, e.g. X-Trail, Outlander)NZ$6,290–NZ$8,860

Researched by Credov in October 2026 from NZ and Australian parts suppliers and workshop price guides. Typical ranges, not quotes: ask a workshop for a quote before you rely on a price. All repair costs.