Wheel Bearing Assembly Failure Roaring
One of the vehicle's mechanical wheel hub bearings has suffered internal metallic breakdown along its ball races. This generates a distinct low-pitched roaring hum or grinding noise that grows progressively louder as you accelerate up to highway speeds.
Estimated Cost
$380
Repair Time
1-2 hours
Difficulty
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Professional Service Recommended
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Step-by-Step Fix Instructions
- 1
Safely lift the vehicle and spin individual wheels by hand to pinpoint which hub feels rough or loose.
- 2
Shake the tire at the 12 and 6 o'clock positions to check for excessive mechanical play.
- 3
Remove the wheel lug nuts, pull the tire off, and unbolt the brake caliper assembly from the spindle.
- 4
Slide off the iron brake rotor disc to expose the core wheel bearing flange bolts.
- 5
Use a heavy slide hammer tool to pull the rusted wheel bearing hub housing away from the steering knuckle.
- 6
Press a fresh mechanical wheel bearing hub assembly into place, torque the axle nut, and reinstall brakes.
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