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Originally Posted by JenTay
I suspect the wheel bearings in the car are bad. There's a loud sound that I do not think is correlated to engine speed.
What is a good way to check the bearings? Is visually inspecting them the only way?
OR I thought of this.... if i rolled down a hill with the engine off and the car in neutral, would i not hear the bearings grind?
is this an easy job. if i can change the brake pads and disc, would i be able to do the wheel bearing job? i looked online and saw an inner and outer one for the front. it does not seem that tough but i could be wrong.
your input is appreciated guys.
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Getting the races out is a PITA. Make sure you have a firm surface and a decent sized sledge hammer. Use a 32mm or so socket with 1/2" drive extension inserted through the socket in reverse for one side and a decent chisel (or three in my case) on the other. Neutral down a hill is a starter, where is the sound coming from where does it occur?