What does a loose ball bearing sound like?
The classic sounds of a bad wheel bearing are cyclic chirping, squealing and/or growling noise. You can also tell that the sound is related to wheel bearings if it changes in proportion to vehicle speed. The sound can get worse with every turn, or it can disappear momentarily.
Why does my Hyundai Santa Fe make a high pitched noise?
If your Hyundai Santa Fe is making a high pitched noise or hum, it could be a sign of a bad wheel bearing. There are several different vehicular components that can make a squeal or hum. That’s why it is important to know the other warning signs of a bad bearing before just going in and replacing it.
How can I tell if my Santa Fe has bad bearing noise?
Test Drive – The best way to diagnose bearing noise in your Santa Fe is to take it for a drive. You’ll be looking to hear the hum increase as the speed picks up. Jack and Wiggle – With your Santa Fe on jack stands, you’ll want to look and see if the wheel is wiggling at the bearing.
What does it mean when a Hyundai Santa Fe wheel goes bad?
Do something for us. Around 88K miles, there was some whirring/grinding noise (bearing noise is distinct, but hard to explain). Noise would appear/disappear based on load. The bad bearing is on the driver’s front. Left turns eliminate the noise while right turns worsen it. The noise echoes throughout the cabin and the wheel vibrates at speed.
When did the wheel bearings go bad on my Sante Fe?
Basically, unless you drive an old car, neglect to fix your car, or unless the factory screwed up, you won’t run into bad wheel bearings. I have a 2009 Hyundai Sante Fe and bought it in July of 2011. I am very disappointed as it is second hand and I didn’t get the perks of the new vehicle.
If your Hyundai Santa Fe is making a high pitched noise or hum, it could be a sign of a bad wheel bearing. There are several different vehicular components that can make a squeal or hum. That’s why it is important to know the other warning signs of a bad bearing before just going in and replacing it.
When does wheel bearing noise get worse in a Santa Fe?
Worse When Turning – Wheel bearing noise will often get worse when you turn. This is particularly true when it’s the front bearings that have gone bad. Louder With Speed – Typically, bad wheel bearing noise will increase as you increase your Santa Fe’s speed.
Do something for us. Around 88K miles, there was some whirring/grinding noise (bearing noise is distinct, but hard to explain). Noise would appear/disappear based on load. The bad bearing is on the driver’s front. Left turns eliminate the noise while right turns worsen it. The noise echoes throughout the cabin and the wheel vibrates at speed.
Why does my Sante Fe make a clunking noise?
My Sante Fe makes that bouncing clunking noise during normal driving and while going over uneven roads and/or bumps. But it doesn’t do it all the time. The dealership replaced the front ball joints. A week after they did that, it started making a whining sound. Again, it doesn’t do it all the time, mostly when it is cold.