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Re: Opinions / advice on replacing front wheel bearing(s) ? Posted by bobc [Email] (#473) [Profile/Gallery] (more from bobc) on Thu, 23 May 2019 13:49:01 In Reply to: Opinions / advice on replacing front wheel bearing(s) ?, Mark in Marine [Profile/Gallery] , Thu, 23 May 2019 08:53:23 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
That the noise changes left to right fits your diagnosis of wheel bearings.
If I understand correctly, that the noise also changes with acceleration/deceleration in a straight line, I'd also suspect the inner driver/tripod bearing over the IMAS bearing.
FWIW my '01 Aero w 195k mi has required 2 LF wheel bearings in its life so far. The RF is original and shows no sign of wear. it's the only car in my fleet that has needed front wheel bearings. I think that failures of these robust parts are the anomaly. For my cars I'd be inclined to replace only the failed part or parts.
however I get it, daughter's car and she is away from home, so it makes sense to do as much preventative when you can. I'd do the same.
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