Mechanic says I need a new wheel bearing. I could not hear anything when driving, It does shimmy when braking but thought that might be rotor related. What sound does a bad wheel bearing make? How hard is a wheel bearing to replace?

 

bearing hub is not a hard project. u will need to take the tire, brake caliper and rotor off to get to the hub. there are four bolts holding the hub on and a speed sensor wire to umplug.

 

When your wheel bearing is bad you'll hear a loud roaring. Its usually pretty loud, and the shimmy is rotor related, could be warped or need cutting. Neither really a tough job at all.

 

Jack the front wheels up off the ground and grab the top of the tire with one hand and the bottom with the other hand. Now try to rock the tire. If your bearing is worn, you'll feel the slop. These sealed bearing hubs are easier to change than the older style bearings are, but they never get a maintenance greasing in their life. Once they start to go bad (dry and sloppy), it's days are numbered.

 

youll feel a slight vib in the gas peddle and youll notice it you turn the steering wheel just right it will all go away camaro69 has the best way to tell tho just thank god its not fwd that makes the job 1000 times harder