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Wheel Bearing Inspection: Notes

NOTE:
  • Inspect the tires for cupping. A tire with cupping wear can duplicate a bearing noise.

    2WD vehicles

  1. Raise the vehicle until the tire is off the floor. See LIFTING .
    NOTE:
    • Make sure the wheel rotates freely and the brake pads are retracted sufficiently to allow movement of the tire and wheel assembly.
  2. Grasp each front tire at the top and bottom and move the wheel inward and outward while lifting the weight of the tire off the front wheel bearing.
  3. If the tire and wheel (hub) is loose on the wheel spindle.