Wheel bearing question, can any mechanic give some help?

Question

my dad's car started to make a high squeaking noise at the driver side front wheel when the car moves, and it is more noticeable at low speed, below 30 MPH. The Noise most likely occurs when i turn right, and goes away when i turn left. So i concluded... ok, must be the wheel bearing. We did not had any time to fix it, so my dad drove it as it is.
After 2 months, the noise went away, but when i drove the car, it feels like something is wobbling as the wheel rotates. It feels like an unbalanced weight swinging up and down as i drive. It only happens when the car moves.

02 Toyota Camry, Automatic.

My question is, can bad wheel bearing cause a symptom like this? or it must be something else more expensive? Like the CV shaft?

Thanks!

MC · Accepted Answer

The squeaking noise could have been "the squealer" a small tab that rubs the brake rotor to let you know the disc brake pads are wearing thin. Jack the car up and shake the wheel if it wobbles the bearing is shot....It would be a good time to pull the wheel and look at the brake pads too...It could also be the tire is out of balance....(BTW toyota disc brakes are E-Z to change!)

jean luc · Answer

Wheel bearings usually rumble. I suggest you take it to a garage and get it checked. The last thing you want is your wheel overtaking you on the road.

Anonymous · Answer

a bad bearing usually gets worse and goes out on you.and a cv joint, once they start making a noise they don,t stop.

CarmaNguyen · Answer

Take a close look at the tires,one of them has a bad spot,make it uneven,also check the front brakes for wear.

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Wheel bearing question, can any mechanic give some help?

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