Wheel bearings
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Jase726
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Wheel bearings
Before I part with the cash to replace my rear wheel bearings is there anyway of being 100% sure they do need replacing? I have a whine in the back left corner that sounds like a shot diff or gearbox so I'm guessing it's the bearings but at $144 a side I want to be sure. There doesn't appear to be any movement if I jack the car up and move the wheel. Thoughts?
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Bennoz
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Re: Wheel bearings
Pull the wheel off & spin the hub by hand. Flick it around quickly a few times, you'll hear it if it's gone.
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fraz91
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Re: Wheel bearings
Alternatively, leave the wheel on and pull it side-to-side and up-and-down. If there's excessive movement around the wheel (i.e. it's noticeably moving) then chances are the bearing is cactus. 
I'll have an FTO one day... i swear!
until then:
1. 2001 Merc-Benz A160 (porta-loo on wheels)
2. 2007 Peugeot 307 TDi (more fun than you'd expect)
3. [url=ttp://ftoaustralia.com/v3/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=25373]2009 Mitsubishi Triton Di-D (a monster in its own right)[/url]
4. 1992 Nissan NX Coupe (club car and project car)
5. 1996 Holden SB Barina - "The Nugget"
6. 1996 Jeep XJ Cherokee Sport - The Budget Build
7. 2010 Toyota Landcruiser 76 Series - V8 Goodness... - Build coming soon.
8. 1990 Audi 90 manual - The delightfully dignified daily driver
until then:
1. 2001 Merc-Benz A160 (porta-loo on wheels)
2. 2007 Peugeot 307 TDi (more fun than you'd expect)
3. [url=ttp://ftoaustralia.com/v3/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=25373]2009 Mitsubishi Triton Di-D (a monster in its own right)[/url]
4. 1992 Nissan NX Coupe (club car and project car)
5. 1996 Holden SB Barina - "The Nugget"
6. 1996 Jeep XJ Cherokee Sport - The Budget Build
7. 2010 Toyota Landcruiser 76 Series - V8 Goodness... - Build coming soon.
8. 1990 Audi 90 manual - The delightfully dignified daily driver
Astron_Boy wrote:No correction needed Gen Y, you are correct.
Bennoz wrote:My rubbing happens on the inside.