What a bad wheel bearing sounds like

[ahldevils2125]

I need some help with this issue i am having with my 99 jeep laredo i put the jeep in full time 4 wheel drive everything was wonderful. I was driving and i heard a pop like a humming noise i pulled over to see what it was i get back in and start to drive and i hear a grinding noise coming from under nieth the jeep the left front axle area.It starts up just fine it shifts just fine.the left front area is making a grind noise like metal on metal like somthing came loose or popped.

[freakofthewest]

Ya Gabriels are kinda crappy but they were probably OEM on that Jeep any way :) Most of the time 50K is enough on any factory shock. They have to make them affordable some how. MoPar wised up after a while, and moved on to better stuff... not too much but better. All my neons came with Gabriels, time kill most before miles. The gas leaks. KYBs... much better, but not much more than 50K on the front ones. But I'm picky.

[DonegalRaymie201]

@Btacy07chaa

Just did exactly that yesterday! That's pretty much the norm here, unless you've somehow managed to damage the hub.

[Stokes140]

helpful

[machster69]

@itsgoyanks

Anythings possible, after changing the hub in my vid, no more noise. So in my case i know it was a hub... Ide suggest taking the hub loose and try the process of elimination...

[buttmanroad]

The Old one sounds like the Marbles in my Head. Did you get Tire Wobble driving with the Old Bearing?

[yottabit]

@buttmanroad Yes, pretty serious wobble. I imagine the old bearings were not very far from completely disintegrating.

[tcathunder]

@buttmanroad a bad wheel bearing sounds like your dragging your nuts on the sidewalk.

[emill910]

ROLL TO ME!!!

[segalaw19800]

@ yottabit. That cool seal bearing

[segalaw19800]

One thing did you pack the bearing with grease ?

[yottabit]

@segalaw19800 This bearing hub assembly is pre-assembled and not serviceable by the end user, so there is no need to pack it with grease

Certain vehicles/trailers where you actually replace the bearing separately are another matter

[Nivicoman]

@yottabit And the grease gets lost eventually and the bearing wears. Same with ball joints, CV joints, tie rod ends and sway bar links. No way to lube and they lose the lube sooner or later.

[MrLIFEISTOOSHORT]

@segalaw19800 wtf you cant be serious!

[erectionaffection]

when i apply the brake's on my wrangler and make a right turn it makes a sound similar to that of a soda can being crushed also when i was parking the truck in front of my house and i applied my brake i heard a tapping sound i have a 4" lift and 33"s with a rusty's lift baja claw tire's infact i need a tire too didn't rotate them wore out fast suck's to be me cause i bought a jack and stands to work on my truck but parent's are afraid i'll kill myself lmao

[yottabit]

@erectionaffection That could be a lot of things, perhaps a tire rubbing or a bad suspension component, it doesn't necessarily sound like a wheel bearing issue to me, that would be more of a rhythmic roaring under turns, but it should probably be checked out by a mechanic

[godgirlsguitars]

16 dollar shocks?! they make them for a Dodge Dakota too?! :D are they any good for that price?

[yottabit]

@godgirlsguitars they are Gabriel brand from auto-zone... they were a marked improvement from the completely shot struts that were on it, and they have a lifetime warranty, so as long as you are willing to take advantage of that I think they worked great!

Economy of scale is an amazing thing, and it's why really popular cars can have really cheap parts. On my Saturn S-series I rarely have to spend more than $30-$50 for a part.

[eliw4232]

@yottabit I drive a cavalier, and considering many of the parts didn't change for many years of it's production (even the cobalt shares a lot of parts afaik) the practically give the parts away. On top of that, I can find most non-engine/transmission parts at the junkyard, since many people don't take care of their cavaliers and the engine or transmission fails while the car still has plenty of usable parts.

[yottabit]

@eliw4232 Yay for economy of scale! I drive a Saturn SC2 (visible in the back of the video) and it's much the same way... $30 radiators, $10 O2 sensors, etc... it's wonderful for someone who does their own work :)

[SpecialAndNotDumb]

wow big spender on those parts

[xXShadowRejectsXx]

sway bars are for street trucks!

[maroinmybones]

What about a rear wheel driver car, rear bearing? anyone know how to tell if that's shot? My car is making this crazy growling sound and metal clanging while I drive next to something. I think its the bearing (hopefully) but there is no play in the tires. I know the car was curbed by the previous owner however dont have the money for a mechanic.

[yottabit]

@maroinmybones What kind of car is it? It really depends on the type of rear suspension what kind of damage is done. Independent rear would have bearings similar to the ones in my video, while a live axle would have a much more involved repair process. If it's live axle there could be damage to the internal axle/diff., if it's independent rear they may have bent a control arm which could be causing rubbing or throwing the alignment way off.

[yottabit]

@maroinmybones If you can't afford a mechanic try to find a friend, relative, or neighbor that is knowledgeable because you shouldn't be driving on something like that for too long, at least until you know the nature of the problem!

[machster69]

@maroinmybones check my vid I jus posted, it might help you see if yours sounds the same (rear you might have to put car in neutral to spin)

[machster69]

@maroinmybones and yes, it depends on the rear end you have as to if your bearing are even the same

[maroinmybones]

@machster69 Sorry I never got back to you. I have an 02 Mustang GT, still have the issue but I'm just too damn poor to do anything. It's been sitting in my back yard getting shit on for the past four months, lol.

[ltsgoyanks]

@machster69 Could it be the Ujoint on the driveshaft making that noise for a rear wheel drive car?

[mcshaneo]

Thanks, i now know whats wrong with my car

[yottabit]

@mcshaneo Glad I could help!

[jvst20051]

thanks man finally some one show how it sounds all the other videos only show you how to replace a bad bearing thanks thats how my car sounds like damm then i do need a new bearing.jst drive on freeway walls and you can hear it

[zwkeith]

good stuff i had the same noise out my car and this helped me alot

[yottabit]

@zwkeith glad I could help!

[txflatsfisher]

Don't know, but if you only got half it would still be a nice return

[txflatsfisher]

With 217,368 downloads you would have made $21,736 at DimeStand.

[yottabit]

@txflatsfisher but could I get 217,368 views? That is the question...

[IAMDAVEAMI]

oi

goof brand wheel bearing timkins there like 3 times much as others but they last longer

the end

:P

[fretwizard420]

Do yourself a favor and don't put any more shitty AutoZone parts on your car. I work for them and believe me when I say their stuff is mostly garbage (Timkin is ok). I've never in my life seen so many parts come back because of premature wear and/or failure. Even when alot of things have a lifetime warranty.

[yottabit]

@fretwizard420 I've had good luck with Autozone parts when they give me the right part. I have had Autozone (and a lot of other auto part stores though) give me the wrong part for my car on many occasions. Sometimes even the right part number, but the wrong part inside the box. Everyone check the part you are taking off to make sure it matches!

[hudsonjamesc]

@fretwizard420 I know what you mean...I bought a siphon from AutoZone and when I used it the first time it blew up in my hand.

[hulk182003]

I live in the town where timken bearings are made, which are now Koyo bearings. 

[fsherman898]

Did you get those Gabriel's at AutoZone? How long have they lasted you so far?

[yottabit]

@fsherman898 backwoods223 is correct... they worked fine and they have a lifetime warranty. For a cheap way out I think they are great if you aren't objected to replacing them yourself everytime they wear out.

[GatGatHabitat]

good vid

[hwhhww]

Any reviews on the shocks? thinking about getting them for a car thats just used for work.

[backwoods223]

@hwhhww he's got a reply to someone 8 months ago and he said they lasted 40k miles until the head gasket blew because his friend overheated it. Its not really a review but sure doesn't sound too bad for a $16 shock

[bestamerica]

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yes old rusty rotary wheel is not good and too noise,,,

a brand new rotary wheel is better, smooth, and silent

[TeDuaMalakie]

they should sound loud and noisy when they are bad, also they make the axle to the side where they are to be shaking sometimes.

[sh1nai]

that's not a wheel bearing. that's a hub assembly and a wheel bearing attached. Wheel bearing is the one he's holding with his left hand. Just wanted to point this out so people don't go out and buy both if the hub assembly is in good condition.

[fsherman898]

@sh1nai In most cases, you have to buy the entire hub assembly. because 90% of the time, if your wheel bearing is bad, the races aren't in the best condition either. So replacing one would be a lose - lose situation.

[BoldUniverse]

Kewl, very helpful and informative video. My only question is, where did you get that hairy glove from? lol Just jokin dude, no offence ;-) Keep up the good work.

[MrMO214]

Thanx for this info, I think i will find it very informational!!

[Drizzle1984]

THX for the vid! Now i know that my Bearing is broken :( ^^

[w8tlftr4u]

I have some pin play in my rear differential, all looks good but thinking my axle bearings are bad in my Jeep wrangler, could you give a listen to my video and let me know if these need replacing?

[dgl1962]

I got about the same mileage out of my rear wheel bearings(180K) on my 4runner.

[evilmatchbox]

$13 shocks? wtf I wouldnt trust those. Just got some $500 koni yellows they are wicked

[yottabit]

@evilmatchbox That's great. The shocks lasted the 40k miles until the headgasket blew because my friend overheated it, so I'd say they served their purpose well.

[evilmatchbox]

@yottabit After rereading my comment just wanted to add I wasnt trying to be snooty or a Dbag I feel like thats what it sounded like

[Devgru38]

@evilmatchbox Dude I think he said $16... Def. not cheapo $13 shocks

[PlayBoyx21]

i took my tire off & tried shaking the disk or hub or even spinning it but no noise..only when i put the tire & bolts on if i push the wheel from sides it sounds like it has a little gap..

[lawrieskipper]

@PlayBoyx21 Doesn't sound like the bearings, you can move the wheel a little any ways. My Cherokee was like your Dodge noise at 30-40mph then okay. Turns out it was the axle bearings behind the hub.

[PlayBoyx21]

i have a 2002 dodge startus r/t..anytime i drive on the freeway (60mph) i hear this weir noise on my left rear side..if i go faster or slower than that u cant hear anything..when i lifted up my car when i checked the tire movement u cant hardly move it, it sounds like something is loose but not that much..anybody??

[lawrieskipper]

I Just did an oil change on the front diff of my 91 Cherokee cos I thought the noise, like you describe, was the diff, no improvement. The noise is from the drivers side (UK). What else could it be I don't want it to be the bearings and need a new hub assembly as the dealer wants 200 quid (400 dollars). Any ideas would be great.

[Willaz66]

I pushed my Cherokee's original hubs/bearings 120,000 miles, grinding away for the last 10k or so. best thing ever to be able to hear myself think at 60mph again

[shawnpg]

How much did you get the assembly for ? and where did you get it? im about to replace mine

[mcloven83]

I wish it where that easy! That's not a wheel bearing!! That's a hub assembly... The bearing lives inside!

[yottabit]

You are correct. I replaced the entire hub assembly. What you hear grinding is the wheel bearing inside the hub assembly. Wheel bearings are really easy to replace when there is a removable hub assembly, but can be quite a lot harder when the bearing is pressed onto the knuckle or something else.

[BadBoyMike3]

@yottabit a,wats dat black piece 4 on the sway bar? lifters?

[jeep4jeep]

@mcloven83

The bearing cannot be replaced separately, it's a compression fitting on that hub assembly, had the same issue on my ZJ 10 years ago.

Good clip though

[djcondra]

Can I hear the wheel bearing noise without taking the wheel off ? - I mean, by jacking the car and spinning the wheel?

[yottabit]

@djcondra: You should be able to hear the wheel bearing by spinning the wheel without taking it off if it is very bad. However the issue with this is that you could also be hearing the rotor rubbing the brake pads, or something else. You'll also need the car in neutral if its a drive wheel and depending on the type of differential it may not spin if the other tires are on the ground.

[yottabit]

@djcondra: The easiest way to diagnose wheel bearings in my opinion is by driving the car. At freeway speeds if you should be able to hear one if it is bad and it should increase in volume when you turn in the same direction as the side of the bad wheel bearing, and vice versa for the opposite direction. It's a distinctive noise that you can pick out pretty easily once you've heard it.

[ragsterion]

i hear a grinding noise in my car when i take a hard right turn. there is no noise while running on the highway at any speed or turning left. is this a problem with the ball bearing or CV joint? the faster my speed while turning right the more the noise.

[yottabit]

@djcondra: If you want to double check to be absolutely sure its the wheel bearing, remove the brake caliper and rotor (if so equipped) and spin the bearing by hand. You should definitely be able to tell where the noise is coming from then. You can also do a test by wiggling the wheel side to side to check for play, but I've never had much luck with that. I think the wheel bearing needs to be very severely past its prime to have any noticeable play (it would be roaring at that point). Good luck!

[djcondra]

Hi. Thanks for taking the time to answer my question, and indeed for making the video in the first place. My brothers car has a bassy hum under the car as it drives. It gets higher pitched with speed. Seems to be coming from a back wheel. I'll jack it up tomorrow in daylight and see if I can find the problem without taking the wheel off. I'm not very car savvy! Thanks again! :)

[djcondra]

It's hard to descibe the sound, but to me it sounds like the draft under a door when there is a storm outside. It's a "low whiz".

[RacerE7773]

I look forward to trying it on our impala.

[mcloven83]

yes u can here the noise and sometimes the wheel will be loose like if the lug nuts were a little lose when u jack it up u will be able to tell

[trailrider92]

Did you say Timken wheel bearing?

[tango593]

omg i cant hear the new bearing... is there something wronmg with it?

[elementric1]

I hear Del Amitri.

[AussieJeepBasher]

Ahh the old Dana 30, what a POS. I just did my hub on it with timken bearing!