wheel bearings
Safety Car
Joined: Aug 2000
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From: San Antonio TX
If they need replacing, they'll make a rumbling noise that occurs at half wheel speed. If they're really bad, they noise is hard to miss. Google for diagnosing wheel bearing noise and you should find some hits.
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Intermediate
Joined: May 2006
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From: Ocala Fl
Cool, thanks. I was told by the shop that they needed replacing and that it all has to do with the front end alignment. I have replaced wheel bearings before but on the front wheels of different cars. However, I have not seen, heard, nor felt anything that has made me think they needed replaced.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2000
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From: Lancaster PA
Jack up the rear end and grab the tire at 3 and 9 oclock and try to move it. If there is a lot of play the bearings may need attention. But chances are if they are not making any noise they are fine.
