wheel Bearings
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wheel Bearings
What are the symptoms of a wheel bearing going bad. I've got a squeal when the tires a rotating. i just replaced the brakes front and back so i don't think it is that.
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Chris
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Chris
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Squealing is a pretty good indication that the wheel bearings need to be looked into, normally a real high squeal, and constant...alot of time if you just get the bearings out, clean them real well and re-pack the bearings you should be good to go. Make sure you tighten the locknuts just right or else everything will work it's self loose.
You can also jack up the front axle and grab the tire on each side and try to shake it, if it has any play in it that normally means the bearings have loosened up...don't drive it until it's fixed...trust me, I've been down that road. You'd end up driving on it, blowing a bearing and getting the spindle sooo hot that it warps due to the vehicles weight!
Good luck
You can also jack up the front axle and grab the tire on each side and try to shake it, if it has any play in it that normally means the bearings have loosened up...don't drive it until it's fixed...trust me, I've been down that road. You'd end up driving on it, blowing a bearing and getting the spindle sooo hot that it warps due to the vehicles weight!
Good luck
Last edited by drumguy; Mar 25, 2004 at 01:56 PM.
