1966 Crown Coupe, 2016 200 S AWD, 1962 Lark Daytona V8.
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A good set of ears and maybe a helper in the passenger seat can locate which side is making the growl down at your feet. Radio and blower off and windows rolled up. Load the bearing by turning the steering left/right slightly and try to determine which side it is. Compare notes. Move your head around to determine if you hear the same thing.
Usually the inner race goes bad first, but not always.
Spinning the wheel off the ground and comparing left to right 'roughness'. A noisy wheel bearing doesn't have to be loose.
Usually the inner race goes bad first, but not always.
Spinning the wheel off the ground and comparing left to right 'roughness'. A noisy wheel bearing doesn't have to be loose.