Questions tagged [wheel-bearing]
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Strange noise after replacing brake pads and rotors
After replacing front brake pads and rotors in car repair store, I started hearing some weird noise when hitting break pedal. It’s very difficult to record that noise so I just tried to reproduce it ...
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Quote from one dealership, work done at another
I'm on a cross-Canada trip from BC to Newfoundland. I noticed a problem which sounds like a wheel bearing going. I took it to a dealer in New Brunswick, and they claim the rear diff is bad (metal ...
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New wheel bearing is stiff
The garage fitted a new SKF drum bearing and the top cylinder is so stiff I can't turn it without using both hands, while the lower cylinder spins freely using one finger.
it's a 2001 Ford Focus mk1
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Suspected Wheel Bearing?
Recently most of the time when driving I can hear a sort of metal on metal/scratch sound every second with a very short half second interval of silence. Almost as if a disc is spinning and then on one ...
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2nd Wheel Bearing in 14 months. Do I have an underlying issue?
We were finishing a cross-country trip in our 2014 Chrysler Town and Country (80k miles) and I could feel some jitter on braking at high speed. I also thought I felt some vibration once in a while ...
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Audi Q5 2012 2.0l shaking and noise
I have a 2012 Audi Q5. Recently soon as I reach 120kmh the car starts shaking like you can feel the steering wheel and the whole car shaking like its about to fall apart.
I took it to a mechanic he ...
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Subaru many dash error lights after changing wheel hub (twice)
(Car #1 - 2012 Impreza) In the past I've changed both front bearing/hub assemblies on one of my Subarus, and that went fine.
(Car #2 - 2011 Forester) Now I'm working on our other car - different ...
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Why did the front wheel fall out while driving?
The front right wheel came off and the car hit the ground while driving on the Thruway, luckily at a low speed, nobody hurt. The tow guy said the bolts were stripped. Three months previous the wheel ...
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Why do mechanics give the wheels a spin after raising a car for inspection?
After raising a car for inspection, I noticed that a mechanic gave all 4 wheels a spin.
What exactly are they looking for?
I assume it has to do with whether the wheel on the opposite side will spin ...
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07 Camry front wheel bearing damage so quickly
I have replaced the the right front wheel cv joint with after market one made by a Taiwanese spare part manufacturer.
When the mechanic install the cv joint in the rod, after 3 or 5 days, sound of the ...
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Is a rubbing disc brake dust cover the first symptom of a bad wheel bearing?
Wife came home the other day and said there was a noise when she turned left in the 2014 Chrsyler T&C Minivan. I drove it around a parking lot and confirmed a scraping/metallic rubbing sound from ...
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Whistling noises from car
I noticed whistling or at times high-pitched squeaky noises for a little over a week while driving. It didn't matter what speeds I was driving at. I paid for a diagnostic at my local Firestone on ...
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Did I remove this hub bearing wrong? (post-mortem)
I've removed the front left hub bearing assembly on my Subaru. Its the type which bolts in place so you don't need a press.
To get the old one out I used a slide hammer. This was semi-successful - it ...
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Are these roller bearings okay? One is gray, the other muddy
A year ago, I cleaned out all the bearings in solvent, removed ALL old grease, and repacked with Red Line CV-2 synthetic grease. The bearings have 300k miles, give or take.
My car has taken to whining ...
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What's goin on with the right front wheel of my van?
I was drivin yesterday and all sudden a sound happened that I didn't like.
It was kindof like brake noise... a light squeek... but also kinda like that slippin belt sound like when people start their ...
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How to replace wheel bearing without any special tools?
I've never done a wheel bearing before. I would prefer to save the wheel hub if possible. I don't have a press but they look pretty simple to make so I thought I'd give it a try. Basically two steal u-...
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Kia Rio squeaks like a mouse when turning left
I have a 2014 Kia Rio. When I turn left it squeaks like a mouse. A very soft high pitched smooth squeak that is cyclical. The faster I go the faster the squeak.
What are some things I should consider ...
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Stuck outer bearing race in motorcycle wheel?
I have the outer race of a bearing stuck in my wheel. I'm out of ideas to get it out, I have tried griding down to relieve the tension and let it pop out with no luck.
I have used a tonne of heat also ...
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Hot Rim Looking for Suggestions
I've been coming home from work (~25 mins, highway) with a on/off hot rim on the rear drivers side. Car is a 2009 VW Rabbit. It has that signature burnt smell and the rim is very hot to the touch.
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2008 Chrysler Town & Country - Can rear bearings be cleaned up, or are they a sealed unit?
This weekend, I'm replacing my 2008 Chrysler Town & Country's rear brakes (rotor, calipers, and pads.) The mechanic that inspected the vehicle said the bearings were OK. But, since I am going to ...
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Are "satin" (non-shiny) wheel bearings okay?
I have inspected all four real wheel bearings. On one of them, both the rollers and outer race have a "seemingly perfect" mirror-like finish.
The other three have a "flat-like-paint" or "satin" ...
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New wheel bearing makes more noise than before
I purchased my own front wheel bearing hubs for my 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan. I had one installed, and then had the other one installed 5 days later. After the second one (right side) was installed I ...
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How to isolate a wheel bearing or a CV axle noise?
My 05 Honda Civic steering wheel started vibrating and making loud noises from the front driver side wheel. The noise and the vibrations do increase as the vehicle gets to higher speeds. My first ...
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Humming noise at 40km/h and up. Tires? Wheel bearings?
02 Honda Civic SiR with Goodyear Eagle Sport All Season tires.
I've been getting a humming noise at about 40km/h and higher. I changed over from winter tires about a month ago, but I can't recall ...
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Are a bearing and C-clip all you need to replace a from wheel bearing?
I need to double check this. My front wheel bearing is busted(by someone eles analysis) on a citroen picasso 2006.
I have bought a bearing kit consisting of the bearing, a c clip and a nut.
I will ...
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Remove and replace a wheel bearings without puller or press?
I'm a bit desperate here.
Is there any way you can hammer out a wheel bearing and replace a new one without a press or puller.
I am talking raw hammer to knock out and press back in with hammer and ...
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Front wheel bearings integral to rotor assembly
Have been told that front wheel bearings are integral to the front rotors on 2009 Ford 150 and therefore can't be replaced separately. They can ONLY be replaced by replacing the entire rotor assembly. ...
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What methods are commonly used to remove a rusted and stuck rear wheel hub and bearing assembly?
I have a 2000 hyundai accent and I'm currently unable to remove the wheel hub and bearing assembly on one side due to rust. I'm so close to the finish line, but I am already over budget due to needing ...
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Nissan Maxima (1998) Grinding noise from passenger side - Multiple parts replaced but noise is worse now
My other half and I were on a drive Friday night and we could feel the car start to steer itself and felt a wobbling sensation with a grinding noise soon after that.
My other half pulled over and ...
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How to know if bearing is damaged in my case?
I'm about to get some wheel studs replaced and this requires the wheel bearing to be pressed out first as you cannot really access the studs without removing the bearing.
My mechanic said he might ...
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Knocking sound from under car when going slow, what are the likely causes?
I am getting a knocking car from under my car. It seems to be under the clutch and on the left of it(note we use right hand drive).
The knocking sound is noticeable when you drive slowly e.g. moving ...
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Did wheel bearing need to be removed in order to remove and add new stud?
I previously asked question(What can cause a wheel to fall off/hub to break?) as my wheel hub stud snapped and answers said all that needed doing was putting new studs and nuts in.
Mechanic said ok ...
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What is the difference between a worn wheel bearing and a worn wheel assembly?
By wheel bearing I think one is referring to the little circle thing that goes through the center of the wheel hub. So if it is worn it is referring to that small circular item.
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Upon replacing brakes mechanic doesnt check bad wheel bearing
I took my car to a shop that my cousin has used for years. I asked please check my car for any other issues it may have as I drive alot. I knew I needed rear brakes and replace rotors. 500.00 dollars ...
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Heavy noise after putting on summer tires - Volkswagen Golf MK6
I changed the winter tires of my Golf 2013 MK6 for summer tires today and I can now hear a heavy noise coming from the front right wheel. I assume that the tires and wheels were properly balanced; ...
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Differential whine - caused by tyre differences?
I've recently purchased a 2014 VW Golf. There is a whine that occurs which is directly proportional in noise to the car's speed - so it appears related to the final drive. From what I can determine, ...
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Light metallic scraping noise from front driver wheel
I recently replaced the front brake pads and warped rotors on my 2002 VW Passat 1.8T. All went well and the new pads and rotors are working great and very quiet.
However, I noticed a light metallic ...
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Are my wheel bearings going bad? (video included)
I have a 2004 Infiniti G35 coupe with a manual transmission. Lately, I feel like my road noise might be louder than it should be, but I'm no mechanic and I don't have enough experience to really know ...
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installing new wheel bearings motorbike
I replaced the wheel beaings on my rear wheel and the bike runs fine. When I installed the new bearings I couldn't turn the inner race by hand (almost like it was touching the spacer). It turns and ...
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Rear wheel alignment on rear-wheel-drive vehicle
I recently got rear wheel bearings replaced on my 2005 Toyota Hilux (KUN26 frame) and now wondering if the wheels need alignment in order to prevent excessive tire wear.
On the one hand, the rear ...
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Growling/grinding sound in 2007 Pontiac G6
Car: 2007 Pontiac G6, 140k miles, well-maintained
recently replaced all brake pads and rotors
Problem: I hear a grinding or growling sound when I'm driving. The sound starts around when I'm going ...
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Vibration when turning
I don't have a lot of experience, but I try to do what I can myself. I am trying to diagnose a vibration in the frontend of a 2011 Honda Pilot 2wd. This vibration is coming from the driver front wheel ...
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How can I test transmission or wheel bearings myself?
My 1999 Honda Accord LX 2.3 4DR is making a sound like the old days bearings did.
I have a great mechanic who even took it to another mechanic. Neither could say which was bad: the $4,000 ...
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Why is my car struggling when it gets hot? (breaks, bearings, transmission...?)
If this is TMI, let me know and I'll try to simplify.
I have a 2003 Cadillac CTS with about 205k miles
I recently had the master cylinder and brake booster replaced. When it was finished, the brakes ...
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Bearing features (2RS versus 2RSH)
I have done sufficient googling to discover that a -2RS bearing is one with two rubber seals. I haven't ascertained much beyond that. For an application currently using a 2RSH bearing, can I replace ...
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Clicking noise from front wheel
Vehicle model: DODGE CHARGER SRT8 2008 6.1 318kw
Recent fixes:
Complete front suspension replacement
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TPMS for both rear wheels not working (mechanics did not succeed to replace it correctly,...
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How much heat do failing wheel bearings generate? [closed]
In an informative answer suggesting that wheel bearings could be the cause for road drone/hum noise, no mention was made of heat.
In another nice answer I learned that bad/noisy bearings generate ...
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How dangerous is it to drive on country roads with a potentially failing wheel bearing?
For some reason, by the time I reach 50 miles/hour (80 km/hour) the noise has already gone down. It could be failing wheel bearings. It could be sawtooth tires.
Can a wheel fly off? I'm avoiding ...
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Can wheel bearings be damaged by hitting a curb while the rims remain intact?
This answer suggests that a driver can destroy the wheel bearings by hitting a curb.
Is it possible for this to happen without also damaging the rims? A car hits bumps on the road all the time, with ...
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What could cause these noises coming from the front of my vehicle?
My 2011 Audi A4 has been sitting for about 2 months in a garage. Today I drove it and as I went faster than 15 MPH I noticed a bad grinding noise and vibrations; even when I'm not braking. If I move ...
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