Is there a quick way to check the rear wheel bearings? |
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Is there a quick way to check the rear wheel bearings? |
SirAndy |
Aug 11 2009, 11:41 AM
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type2man |
Aug 11 2009, 07:17 PM
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A good way to test the bearings is to speed up to about 50 mph and shut the engine off and coast(DONT TURN THE KEY TO WHERE IT LOCKS THE COLUMN!!!). Rock the steering wheel from side to side slowly. Bad bearings will give you a roar or a hum when a side load is a applied.
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