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victorschool1
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victorschool1 asked in Cars & TransportationMaintenance & Repairs · 8 years ago

Wheel Bearing Noise ?

2003 Chev Malibu, makes noise when I drive staight, if I steer car to left, no change, if I steer car to right sound goes away. I replaced the right front wheel bearing/hub, but, still have noise??? Did I replace wrong bearing?

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On the internet I have read that if you turn right and the noise goes away it is the left bearing that is bad (like techpadd says), but I have also read the opposite, that it means the right is bad. Anymore info available on this point? The noise is sort of a howl/grind (no clicks) so that would make it seem to be wheel bearing rather than CV ??? Also, I had a hard time getting one of the three bolts that hold the bearing on when I did the right, any advice on getting these bolts out better?

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  • techpaddle
    Lv 5
    8 years ago
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    Wheel bearing noise is always the side opposite of the turn which quietens it down. No noise turning right, left bearing.

  • bandit_60
    Lv 7
    8 years ago

    what kind of noise ? if it,s a click, click, click then replace the CV joint ! if it,s a grinding noise then replace the bearing on the other side !

  • ?
    Lv 6
    8 years ago

    Now replace the other side and the noise will go away .

    Source(s): drpeppers
  • Adam
    8 years ago

    Could also be a CV shaft. Check for ripped boots on the CV shaft or clear signs of damage.

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