How to 100% diagnose a bad wheel bearing.
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- Опубликовано: 3 июн 2024
- This video shows everything you need to know to be able to 100% diagnose a bad wheel bearing on your vehicle. No ifs, ands, or buts......know whether you need to replace a bad wheel bearing all on your own! Get some skills....become a gearhead!
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I’m gonna say all the videos I see for mechanics. Thank you for not playing music over what you’re doing and thank you for turning your volume up. It was awesome easy to hear even the slightest sounds.
You're very welcome, glad you enjoyed the video. Hopefully I earned your subscription today. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel!
When your wheel falls off you 100% know you have a bad wheel bearing.
Lol....or your lugnuts fell off. Thanks for the watch!
Lmao yes sirssss
Idk about that I’ve had some wheel bearings so bad they had to me take off with a torch. 🤷♂️
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Not only are you a great mechanic, you’re also a great teacher. I like how the video is straight to the point and is taught to all genres of people with different levels of car knowledge.
You’re very receptive to what your audience will be thinking and how they best learn. Learned this with ease so thank you!
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I strongly believe wheel bearing & axle problem comes from you hitting potholes & curbs. I always try to find a smooth pavement for all 4 tires. My co-worker's wife vehicle had a rear axle problem from her hitting the curb whenever she makes a right turn.
There's lots of factors like weather/climate, driving style, manufacturers, abuse, installation, etc but yeah could be. If ya keep hitting something, it's gonna fail earlier. Thanks for the watch!
Great stuff and thank you mate. I have a bearing about to go in my R51 Pathfinder and will give it a check using your wisdom. In the past, my mechanic father did all of this on our cars, but we lost him almost a year ago. Now it's for me to step up to the plate and have a crack. Thanks to generous folk like you, that task is made a lot easier (and safer)! Cheers from Australia - Dave
I'm sorry to hear about your Dad, I can only imagine your loss. He sounds like he was a good dude who taught you some love for working with your hands. That's awesome to hear you are learning how to work on cars and I'm sure you'll grow to love working on cars just like your Dad. Perhaps you'll be passing this on to your kids some day too. If ya stick around, I'll make a gearhead out of you'll and make your Dad proud. Thanks for the watch! Cheers!
@@wayofthewrench Thanks mate - much appreciated. Yes, dad was a well loved mechanic for 65 years and he was known around the little town I grew up in as something of a car whisperer. When he retired, people would often drop by with car problems noone could fix and he would throw on the overalls and sort them out with a smile.
He certainly installed in me the love of working with my hands and that is something I am actively doing with my own kids - who at 12 and 14 are almost the only kids in Sydney without smart phones and computer games. They are also the happiest and most active kids I know! My kids loved helping their granddad change the oil in the car and would help with all manner of jobs, including changing the shock absorbers on our 4WD!
What I wouldn't give to have another day with him. He would have loved your channel and again, big thanks for your help. David
Sounds like you and him are great Dad's! Keep it up! Cheers!
@@deldridgSuper vater Dankeschön!
This is the first video that shows an example of the noise that could indicate a bad wheel bearing. It's confirmed my suspicions, thanks for adding that part!
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Yes, demonstrating the actual sound and the source makes all the difference.
Yup, it sure does. Thanks for the watch!
You won't see this since the video is two years old, but you just helped me out a TON. Thank you!
I still answer every single comment that comes in. That's awesome! Glad I was able to help you out. You're welcome. If you deem me worthy I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel!
Well done! No extra junk. No extra talking, just good straightforward information. Thanks.
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I see many good mechanics with excellent skill, and willingness to share, just not as coherent as this gentleman. It motivated me to look at my problem and now I have a plan. Thank you 👍
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Excellent job, showed your audience exactly how to diagnose a bad wheel bearing visually as well as audibly in a concise video.
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I've seen aLOT of DIY, mechanic help videos online. By "FAR", this gentleman made it very simple, short and has restored all previously lost hope in mechanics out there trying to help us out with online videos. So a huge thank you to him and his shop. I look forward to watching more.
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Thanks for this video!!! I have been searching for clarity on this topic and I must say your explanations were the clearest I have found ! You have a new subscriber now. I look forward to more of your content and learning as I go. Thanks and keep up the great work!
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Great video. Clear, precise and easy to understand. Thanks.
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I like how you show the good and bad ones sound like side by side. Love this video.
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Absolutely top notch! This guys rocks. Super easy to understand. A+ my man!
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Thank you for the advice. You made it easy to follow and understand with out the use of tools that your average person has laying around.
Thanks my guy please keep up the amazing videos
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very informative and easy to understand. thank you so much for keeping the video simple and really organized
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These self-diagnosis videos are pure gold.... thank you!
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You are a heck of a mechanic. They don’t make good mechanics like you anymore. Fantastic video.
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I don't doubt he's a good mechanic but what makes this a good video is the manner he shows us how to diagnose the problem. It's all very clear👍
What do you mean by "they" don't make mechanics?
@@FranciscoGonzalez-ro7ht I was looking for clarification too. Obviously, there are still good mechanics so...
Bad hub bearings make a roaring sound like knobby tires while driving
Excellent explanation and demonstration.
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Hey, loved your straight forward and clear video. Thanks for sharing and teaching.
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Very effective, easy to understand info, without any unnecessary "showmanship". Thank you SO much.. :-)
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This video was very helpful. Thank you. Way better than other videos out there!
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Thanks for the great video! No music, straight to the point, and I can understand you!
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Great video thank you. Good audio, good video, simple and informative.
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I liked and subbed. The video was excellent, and your replies to every comment speaks volumes about your dedication to what you do. Keep it up!
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Man, you are a master. I really like the way you explain everything and you make it so understandable for everybody. After watching this video , I subscribed to your channel. Again, you make everything so easy to understand...
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A no-nonsense video. Easy to understand and straight to the point.
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So helpful! Thank you! Very good overview of how to quickly diagnose a bad wheel bearing.
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Well done. Solid troubleshooting procedure.
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Very good. To the point, without 5 minutes of set up. Thanks I will check mine ASAP.
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This video was no BS and was very helpful. Well done.
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Wonderful information man! Thank you very much for the well structured video.
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Amazing video. Thanks for making in such a details.
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Great videos. Just getting into this hobby/craft and really appreciate how you explain these things...
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Excellent video!!!! I’m teaching myself to work on my cars. And you’ve helped me tremendously!!!! Thank you so much.
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Good and clear video. Good job, impressed with the way you diagnosed it..
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Thank you for this video. Very helpful.
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I am glad I found your video... you hit the nail on the head... I was looking on how to diagnose and the sound of the wheel bearing as you drove the vehicle, matched my trucks issues exactly... now to do a wheel bearing replacement (and a video lol on a 2006 Chevy Trailblazer). Thank you very much
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I gotta commend you on really thinking these over for us before sharing, some truly great points & a real gem in regards to the ignition lock thumping as that’s something that could easily happen to someone who hasn’t gained enough experience to know to do that. Thanks again for a solidly planned and executed video from the editing & photography side to technical aspects like basic fundamentals and seeing those demonstrated in a visually descriptive but practical use
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That is a good video . Very clear and reassuring on how to diagnose . Thanks
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I’m so glad you let me hear the sound. Your video was so helpful. Words can not express my gratitude for all your help. Thank you.
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My mechanic granson diagnosed my bad wheel bearing...now I know exactly what he's been talking about...thanks! 👍🏻
Glad to help! Now you can start talking with him about car stuff too....I know I would be super happy to have a conversation with my Grandfather about cars! Both of my grandfather's died really early of cancer so I didn't get a chance to spend much time with them. Enjoy your Grandson! Cheers!
Wow, best explanation and not missing anything, with PERFECT sound examples, too! Can't get better than that!
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Well, he did miss 1 thing and that is that the wheel w/ the bad bearing will usually be hotter to the touch than the rest of the wheels after a short drive...that's another way of confirming a bad wheel bearing is u take a short drive maybe 10-20 miles and walk around the vehicle & touch all 4 wheels in the center...the one with the bad bearing will be noticably warmer/hotter to the touch than the rest of them ♨️
Fantastic video, good timing and pace with direct info
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Great video. Simple demonstrations and explanations
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Dude I never had anyone around to teach me anything about cars, everything I have learned was from bugging people who know about cars and RUclips. Every time I have a problem I haven’t come across, I do a ton of research to understand how the thing works that I am fixing.
Wish I could give you 100 thumbs up, you explained it so well and it usually takes longer than 6 minutes for me to understand what I need to look out for and likely replace. Thank you sir.
I hear ya, I'm pretty much self taught but with decades of training/experience with machining, automotive, and tech projects. I love messing with everything! I'm glad you found my channel, there's a lot of great info for you! If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. That would be even better than 100 thumbs up. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel! Cheers!
5:00 Just a note to say thanks, this part that I thought was my bearings, turned out to just be all the steering links, as it didn't budge when wiggled 12:6 o'clock positions. Saved me a load in parts and labour. :D
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Excellent presentation. Helped me verify bad bearing fast. Subscribed.
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I have already shared it and will continue to spread the word and share your videos with those I know who will benefit and subscribe. Keep up the great work. @@wayofthewrench
This is a really helpful and thorough video all in roughly 6 minutes. Thank you.
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Great video keep up the great work!!!!!
Thanks dude! You keep watching my videos and you'll be a gearhead in no time!
You made it so clear in every way. I'm not by any means a mechanic, but I am willing to learn-keep some money in my pocket. But pay when I have to!
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Amazing video!!! Learned quite a bit
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Awesome video, thank you so much....helped me confirm my suspections!
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Very helpful thank you👍🏼
Awesome! Glad you liked it. If you need it, there's a great video on how to replace this car's wheel bearing assembly. Cheers!
My 06 Highlander had the ABS cover perforate from rust which caused the bearing to seize. It nearly brought me to a stop. I limped home and replaced both sides, packed the cavity behind the ABS sensors with grease, and it has been fine for a few years. Thanks for sharing!
Nice! Its always nice to do your own work. I now have a 2008 Highlander Hybrid, it's a nice vehicle. Cheers!
Excellent lesson
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Thanks pal, very valuable information.
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This is a good way to check. I'd like to mention that side to side play could be from steering, I think you mentioned that. Also noise isn't always an indicator and neither is feeling for play. That will get you to 99% but, a dial indicator measuring for runout will get to 100%.
Need my local safety inspection mechanic to watch this.
I had two vehicles in need of an inspection. My truck, which DID have a bad wheel bearing that I knew about (part was on order) and they missed it. It was bad too.
My car which did not have a bad wheel bearing they said did have a bad bearing. I took it home, I got out the dial indicator and a print out of the specs in the repair manual and made a video showing it wasn't bad. Popped the wheel back on, but took it back, but said it was fixed and they passed it.
You're right, sound and play isn't always present but eventually they will both be there. If you have trouble feeling the play, a dial indicator is not a bad way to check for it. I have never used one on my diagnosis' though, they are pretty obvious. Especially when my customers roll with them for weeks before bringing it to me. Thanks for the watch!
Thanks dude!
Happy to help!
Excellent video. Straight to the point, extremely informative, and provided video and audio examples of everything described. Also appreciate that you warned about other potential issues with overlapping symptoms, and boosted audio when warranted. Your skill (as both a mechanic and RUclipsr 😂) is clear. Thank you man.
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Fantastic video. Highly educational
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Great video and informative. Thanks
You're very welcome! Thanks for the watch!
I’ve been trying to tackle a strange vibration problem on my 2003 Ford Ranger. I replaced every suspension component front and rear, ball joints, sway bar components, and all four brakes have been rebuilt and replaced. Soon after it developed the vibration issue between 45-55 mph, leading me to think I had a driveshaft issue.
I always thought that bad wheel bearings would let you know they were bad by making a squeaking sound, in my case they make no noise but the two front wheels have slight give when shaking it, EXACTLY like this Toyota here.
Thank you
for this video. I’ll be getting them replaced next week.
Oh cool! Hopefully this solves your issue. Let me know if this was it. Cheers!
@@wayofthewrench hey there,
So I did replace the bearings and torqued it to spec, vibration is still there, but there’s no doubt that the new bearings have changed the truck for the better! It’s steering so tightly now, I love it!
Did you replace your shocks? If not check them, that could be your needle in the haystack
Excellent tutorial. Best I've seen as you covered all aspects. New subscriber.
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Thank you so much! Made it really easy for me to diagnose
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My 2010 Prius had speed related wheel roaring noise at about 45 mph - worse when veering left. Neither rear wheel had any loose play, but the right one spun more freely and had that roaring sound. Good clues!
You check the fronts too? Usually when the sound goes away when veering to a certain side, that side is the one that is bad. Thanks for the watch!
@@wayofthewrench turned out to be the left side rear. No free play, but the wheel spun like there was gravel inside.,
My 2011 town and country is that way, too. No play in the wheel at all. But it's a wheel bearing. Starts at about 40MPH, gets worse as you go faster, gets worse if i swerve left, goes away if if I swerve right.. front right bearing.
Glad you got it figured out!
That's a very sound diagnosis. Yeah in the beginning there is no wear, just sound and heat. Then after a while the play starts to happen. Thanks for the watch!
Put it in the air after the test drive and put your hand somewhere near the wheel bearing on each wheel, be careful not to get your finger stuck around the wheel, and spin the tire. You'll feel roughness as the wheel spins. In theory you can also use a infrared thermometer after a test drive and shoot the center of the knuckle around the wheel bearing and if a temp reading is very hot you have a bad wheel bearing in that knuckle.
Nice tips! I actually have a mechanic's stethoscope that I use to "hear" hard to tell bearings and it works really good. Best $25 tool in my box for diagnosing issues. Thanks for the watch!
@@wayofthewrenchYou can also use a long screwdriver, long wood dowel, or a broomstick handle to amplify the noise. Just touch one end to the bearing housing and the other to your ear
Thank you for uploading this valuable knowledge on you tube.😊😊😊
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Great explanation and comparison. Thanks
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My 2015 versa had the left bearing replaced a year ago. Now I'm hearing clicking at low speeds with the windows down on the right side. My mechanic who I've gone too for everything for years changed the serpentine belt. I told him to check the bearing. The belt was worn anyways. He doesn't think it's the bearing. Maybe the brakes have too much dust. It's making a lot of whirling noise at high speeds and goes away when I tap the brakes. I'm still leaning to bearings
Usually wheel bearings are replaced in sets because when one is worn out, the other is usually needing to be done too ( same amount of wear). Dust on brakes isn't a thing but worn out brakes is. I would check for side to side play in the wheel when it is lifted up and then you'll know. Also if the noise is speed dependent, it is a good sign of a bad wheel bearing. Good luck!
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EXCELLENT video!! I am a mechanic myself, but I am 74 years old and it's been a while since I have worked on vehicles (my father had a motor company), so, it was good to see such a very excellent lesson on wheel bearing diagnosis.
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Great info Bud, thanks for sharing
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Thanks for the info🤜. I’m in a pinch is the info has helped me get one step closer to pinpointing my issue.
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So the noise that occurs when driving - is it going to be a constant sound? Cuzz what i hear when i hit about 45 mph kinda sounds like a little more of a thudding noise and it seems to be in sync with the rotation of the tires.
The frequency of the thudding noise will determine if it's a speed dependent sound. If it speeds up as you get faster than yes it could be. It could also be an issue with your tire. Check for any delamination or foreign object stuck in a tire too. Hope that helps. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel!
In your opinion, what would cause a left driver side wheel to wobble from say 20-40 mph, then wobble/vibrare again between 60-70+ mph, but not have much wobble or vibration at all between 40 - 50 mph? The tires on the front are a bit old, so I'm thinking that left tire is just worn down unevenly more than the right, perhaps being severely out of balance or something. What do you think? Thanks in advance! - John M.
It sounds more like an out of balance wheel to me. You can check the play in your wheels and if there is none, it's probably a wheel balance issue. Sounds like you might need new tires too. I have great videos on both of these if you're interested. Cheers!
Either or of balance wheel or scalloped tires
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Great presentation!! "Doc" you diagnosed my little chevys ailment.🌟 "We" thank you for your video. Very much appreciated!🤗
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Another way to test for a faulty wheel bearing is to put side to side stress on it in a vacant lot or wide, unused roadway.
The vibration from a faulty front wheel bearing is also often felt as a vibration on the steering wheel.
The noise doesn’t always remain at all speeds and can disappear at higher speed.
Yup, lot's of ways to test out those bearings. You're right, the bearing noise can come and go depending on speed and load. Thanks for the watch!
I think my bearings are bad I feel vibration in stealing wheel and feel I under my feet while driving. I can't hear the humming noise due to my All terrain tires
Vibrations are usually wheel balance issues, especially at speed. You should check out my balancing video! Also do the check for wheel bearings too. Cheers!
i replacesd the front wheel bearings, and test drove it and it was quiet, drove the honda for work and its starting to make the humming noise again, but not as loud
Yeah thats what I do. You can usually tell what side its on by turning back and forth as you drive. The noise comes and goes as you sway back and forth. Noise when you sway right means left bearing bad, noise when you sway left means right bearing. I find it hard to tell by just listening while driving straight.
Also learned of a method to hold the spring while spinning the wheel. The vibration from the bearing will transmit through the coiled spring such that you can feel it.
Oh that's cool, I'll have to try this! Thanks for the tip! Cheers!
I also heard of that method.
I made a video a long time ago showing that method. It had a half a million views here on RUclips. I took it down when I shut my channel down and retired from the business. When you have a bearing, causing a noise, but everything feels tight, It’s the one true way to find it.
always cool to learn new tricks eh?
Cool trick, I'll have to try it out. Usually if they are making noise, it's not long before it's obvious with a spin test or play starts to develop. I find most people are bringing in their cars with the wheels practically falling off these days saying " something's making noise, can you find out what it is?" Thanks for the watch and the suggestion!
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Good content for sure. Thanks and cheers!
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What might cause a grinding like sound for the brakes when they’re cold? I’ve had the brake pads and calipers replaced and i’ve had multiple full services since but i’m still getting that sound
Does the grinding sound only come on when you are on the brakes or is it even when you are off the brakes?
@@wayofthewrench Only when I'm on the brakes
Ok cool, then its a brakes issue. Squeeling is the pads are needing repaired but a grinding is metal on metal. If the pads were changed, I would suspect they were installed wrong. Did they grind before the pads were changed? Were the rotors changed? Did you change anything like rims or suspension components? You can also try braking on with the parking brake to isolate if it is in the rear or in the front. Parking brake only operates the rear.
Hey man, thanks for the video!
After I drive my car for at least 30 minutes I start to hear a howling noise when I turn my steering wheel slightly to the right. On the highway for instance. Any suggestions where to look first?
Hrmmm...hard to say over a message. Try to isolate when it happens and make sure it's not heard at slower speeds. If it never happens until 30 minutes of driving, it could be the start of bearings or possibly a slightly seized brake caliper that is not backing off or even tire damage like a ply separation with heat. Are there any other symptoms like slight pulling to a side or is it speed dependent? Have you done the wheel test for bearings with it jacked up off the ground?
Thanks for taking the time! You got a new subscriber
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Thank you so much for helping us out with our bearing issue. This is such a clear video and it’s nice to get confirmation from somebody else exactly what’s wrong with our car.
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Very solid info! Very well explained!
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@@wayofthewrench Sure will do
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Another trick for isolating which wheel the bearing noise is coming from is have someone in the car on the hoist, get the wheels spinning and carefully reach above the wheel and hold onto the coil spring, part of the strut. A bad bearing will vibrate through the strut into the spring and the vibration difference wheel to wheel is very noticeable.
Yes you are right, mind you you don't need to run the car. Just spin by hand and you'll feel it. I actually have another bearing video showing this and a road test scheduled for June. Thanks for the suggestion and the tip!
@@wayofthewrench I can't move my cars tires with my hands. it's impossible. Even passing the key on position.
@@irisbaez1972 put it in neutral. If you only have one tire jacked up make sure you use a stand and chock the tires
@@wayofthewrench I was going to offer up same advice of feeling the spring for vibration, as John. Other wheel has to be off the ground for better amplification, and of course especially if it's an AWD.
Will look forward to your June video doing this..or, have I missed it? I don't think so..not yet.
Really liked where you turned the mic up and showed the slight play with quiet clunk at 9+3 and 12+6.
@@irisbaez1972 on next trip out, feel for heat in the hub area, and also smell for hot brake pads from seizing calipers. Try not to brake too hard when you stop. Don't go over 30 mph. Only 5 min trip enough to heat up if seizing calipers.
While any amount of play confirms bad bearings, a lack of play doesn't disprove bad bearings.
You can have bad bearings without any noticeable play. I had already assumed I needed to replace my bearings based primarily on the sound and also on vibrations felt through the steering wheel. But concerns over whether I could safely drive the vehicle led me to jack up the trailblazer to see just how bad it was. There was NO PLAY and the noise that was so loud above 20mph was nearly inaudible by spinning the wheel. I went ahead with the bearing replacement anyway and it was indeed my problem. Bad bearings. So I thought that might be useful to keep in mind.
Yes you are right Rob, hence why I showed the road test to hear the bad bearing noise. Most diagnosing can be done with a road test ( also test which side by loading/unloading while turning hard) and the wheel shake is just to confirm. Sometimes they don't make noise with just a spin test too so I sometimes use a mechanics stethoscope to hear a bad bearing. Thanks for the suggestion and the watch!
Big thank you! This was straight forward and informative. Learned a lot.
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My friend checked my wheel bearing by a driving test. As we drove down a smooth road we drove over a short hump in the road. As the car momentarily lifted and came back down, for that brief .moment the grinding noise stopped. Diagnosis: A bad wheel bearing.
That's cool. You temporarily unloaded the bearing which made it go quiet. You can also do a road test where you turn and make the sound go away if you unload that side as well. I made a video for this and it is coming out soon. Thanks for the watch!
My issue it only humms at 30+ mph no grinding only a humming like I need to shift to a higher gear but I'm in top gear and when I slip it in neutral while costing at 55mph it has no effect on the sound. In fact if I'm costing down hill in neutral it get very noticeable humming sounds just like I'm in a too low of gear but I'm certain its not the transmission. The drive side does have minute amount of play when I perform the Shakedown test but when I rotate it there's no grinding
As a professional technician I can verify that these are the best methods to check for bad wheel bearings. I see people all the time get the stethoscope out and have someone drive it in the air, usually there’s no need with wheel bearings.
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My mechanic did just that today with the stethoscope. He said he "thinks" it's the wheel bearing, but not positive, as it is a very unusual sound. Of course, don't want to spend the money if it is not the wheel bearing. Is the stethoscope an inaccurate way to diagnose bad wheel bearings?
Great video..very helpfull thanks a bunch 👍
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Great video you got straight to the point. And you explained it well without having to tell us your life story. Much appreciated
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Well it was a warm Spring day in lovely Vancouver........lol
and now we know
....and knowings half the battle! Gooooo Joe!
The only tool I use to diagnose a bad wheel bearing is my ears
Yup, it's a powerful tool. I'm using my ears to diagnose a bad bearing right now on my vehicle. Thanks for the watch!
What if the wheel isn’t making any noise at all? My mechanic today said I need a new wheel bearing because my rear wheel feels loose
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They literally scream at you lol
YH can u tell what one😂
This is a very detailed video. Great job man!
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Top shelf sir . Great video .
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Maybe your customer should forget about the wheel bearing , and polish his lights
Yeah it's a bit rough looking but at least they got rolling again. Thanks for the watch!
These highlanders are effective with lights like this but polishing this plastic won't work needs replacement! I know trust me!
Never polish foggy or hazy headlights, it'll only make it worse over time. You have to sand from ~300 grit to knock off any wax, polish and oxidation, then work your way up to ~1000 grit. After that, wet sand at 3000 grit to buff out any scratches. Then you can add a headlight UV specific clear coat to protect the headlight, and fill in the remaining scratches.
I'd say a wheel bearing is way more important than a foggy headlight 😂
@@james_green-Exactly what I was thinking!😂
Cars are a fking money pit lol lease?
Some are better than others. Toyota's are usually pretty awesome but they are more expensive to buy new. So buy a 5-8 year old Toyota and you're golden. Leading only works if you can write it off for a business. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel!
Thanks a lot! Nice video, very useful!
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I just did this and your videos help alot
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