What to do about a bad hub on a Pontiac Vibe?
Pontiac Vibe / Toyota Matrix Rear Wheel Bearing / Hub Replacement – YouTube In this video, we have Pontiac Vibe AWD that has a bad wheel bearing. We are going to do a full wheel hub replacement of the rear passenger side. Tools neede…
What makes a wheel hub make a clicking noise?
If it doesn’t, you may have a bad wheel bearing. Here are a few other sounds and symptoms of bad wheel hub bearings: Snapping or clicking noises. This is sometimes also caused by a damaged CV joint, but can also be due to worn wheel bearings if you hear a clicking noise when turning. Humming or growling noises.
What kind of noise does a bad wheel bearing make?
Mike, Bad wheel bearings are usually associated with humming noises, not grinding sounds. Grinding noises usually have more to do with brake problems rather than wheel bearings. Try reading our article about brake noise to see if that is the problem you are having.
What causes a wheel bearing to wear over time?
Both the surface of the rollers and the race are precision machined to tight tolerances and highly polished to allow the rollers to pass easily over the race with the addition of bearing grease for lubrication and cooling. Over time the bearing will wear slightly, allowing microscopic pieces of metal into the grease.
What to do about a bad wheel bearing on a Pontiac Vibe?
In this video, we have Pontiac Vibe AWD that has a bad wheel bearing. We are going to do a full wheel hub replacement of the rear passenger side. Tools neede… In this video, we have Pontiac Vibe AWD that has a bad wheel bearing. We are going to do a full wheel hub replacement of the rear passenger side.
Why do wheel bearings make a growling noise?
Growling or grinding noise from a wheel. Failed or failing wheel bearings make a very characteristic growling noise which will grow louder as the bearing wear progresses.
Why are my wheel bearings worn out on my Chevy Equinox?
Axial or radial play in the wheel or wheel hub. Should the wheel hub move up and down or in and out, the bearing may be worn. Vibration in the steering wheel or vehicle body and/or wandering. Vibration and lack of directional stability could be consequences of loose or worn out wheel bearings. Tire and wheel assembly does not turn smoothly.