How to test for bad bearings/ hub assemblies
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How to test for bad bearings/ hub assemblies
I hear a noise coming from the rear drivers side wheel that seems to me like a bad wheel bearing. However, when I jack the car up and spin the tire, I don't hear any noise. Its less noticeable when I am on the highway turning right as opposed to on the highway going straight or left. But its getting worse and worse. I haven't been able to reproduce the noise without driving the car. It must need some down pressure to make the noise, but does anyone know a way to test the bearing before I blindly repair it?
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Jack the car up, leaving the wheel on, wiggle it. If the bearings are bad, you will feel a slight movement/wiggle. The roaring noise Blue Dream mentioned is a good indicator the bearings are bad as well.
They're also not to hard to replace, given you have an impact gun to break the bolts loose.
They're also not to hard to replace, given you have an impact gun to break the bolts loose.
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BUMP! I think i have the same issue!![Frown](https://g35driver.com/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif)
its a kind of clicking-type sound, mine is louder when turning right, quieter turning left. seems to be coming from front-passenger side. dealer said it might be related to my brakes because the noise stops when brakes are applied...
any input appreciated
![Frown](https://g35driver.com/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif)
its a kind of clicking-type sound, mine is louder when turning right, quieter turning left. seems to be coming from front-passenger side. dealer said it might be related to my brakes because the noise stops when brakes are applied...
any input appreciated
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BUMP! I think i have the same issue!![Frown](https://g35driver.com/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif)
its a kind of clicking-type sound, mine is louder when turning right, quieter turning left. seems to be coming from front-passenger side. dealer said it might be related to my brakes because the noise stops when brakes are applied...
any input appreciated
![Frown](https://g35driver.com/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif)
its a kind of clicking-type sound, mine is louder when turning right, quieter turning left. seems to be coming from front-passenger side. dealer said it might be related to my brakes because the noise stops when brakes are applied...
any input appreciated
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Mine sounds like this:
But basically, you'll hear it when you step off the gas pedal and your left with only the bad bearing noise. Replace your bearing, its inexpensive if you do it yourself. I recommend buying the whole hub assembly so you don't have to deal with mounting the bearing itself into the hub, which also requires special tools.
But basically, you'll hear it when you step off the gas pedal and your left with only the bad bearing noise. Replace your bearing, its inexpensive if you do it yourself. I recommend buying the whole hub assembly so you don't have to deal with mounting the bearing itself into the hub, which also requires special tools.