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Old Sep 10, 2015 | 12:46 AM
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2004 Le Mans Commemorative 'Vert 101k miles. Yep, like it says, I have a whining noise from left rear. Swapped rear tires ... still whine from left rear. (swapped back, I know they are directional) Most likely left hub, correct?

Question, should I replace both hubs or just the one making noise?

Comments and suggestions greatly appreciated

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Does the whine change when you turn left or right. If it does in one direction and not the other then you probably have a bad wheel bearing. If so I would replace the pair.

I had this kind of issue on my 02 coupe where when turning to the right the whine went away. Ended up replacing both hubs with the left one being bad.

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Wheel bearing. Had a slight whine in my right that was just loud enkugh to be annoying. Had it changed. All is well.
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Does the whine change when you turn left or right. If it does in one direction and not the other then you probably have a bad wheel bearing. If so I would replace the pair.

I had this kind of issue on my 02 coupe where when turning to the right the whine went away. Ended up replacing both hubs with the left one being bad.

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It starts off quiet when cold. After about a mile or so whining noise gets noticeable. It's definitely coming from driver's side rear. I'm going to put it on jacks tomorrow and try to confirm it's the hub.
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