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Well, it ain't clever, that's for sure.
Thing is once its started to go it's very hard to say how long it'll last.
And if it seizes, it can lock the wheel up, or maybe even make the wheel come off, which is a ride-stopping, wallet-emptying kind of event.
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Why does your car squeak when you drive slowly?
It could be a bad wheel bearing, it could be a need for chassis lubrication, it could be disc brakes which are worn out.
What are the symptoms of a wheel bearing going bad?
worn or bad wheel bearings will make noise (grinding, humming, etc)
Grinding noise when driving?
Perhaps worn brake linings? Bad wheel bearing?
What causes a squeaking noise in the front passenger side of a front wheel drive vehicle while the car is in drive or reverse?
Bad wheel bearing? Brake pads worn? Dirt/pebble caught between brake pads and rotor? Bad CV joint?
Why does the pulls to right while drive?
Could be a soft tire, a different size tire, out of alignment, worn steering parts, worn suspension parts, frozen brake caliper, a bad wheel bearing.
Is it safe to drive with a bad wheel bearing?
Not knowing how bad the bearing is, I can't say how long it will last before the wheel falls off. Drive to your local garage for repair and don't take the highway.
Why does your front passenger tire wobble after 20mph?
Worn tire? Tire and/or wheel out of balance? Bad wheel bearing? Bent axle?
What was cause a squeaking noise in the rear passenger side while the car is in drive or reverse?
Rear wheel drive --could be a bad "U" joint Could be wheel bearing Could be rear brakes not releasing completely Could be a bad tire causing a "bump" and shock absorber movement Could be a worn shock mount Could be a worn or broken spring
Is it dangerous to drive a car while wheel bearing needs fixing?
Yes. A damage wheel bearing can seize up suddenly, which'd be really bad.
You've replaced the rear driver wheel bearing assembly it still seems to be going out What else can be the cause to your bearing problem?
Assuming this is a front wheel drive model, it could be any of the following; Rear wheel alignment off Warped rim (even slightly warped) Bad Rotor/drum Incorrect insertion of bearing race Over tightening the bearing/(rotor/drum) nut Bent spindle Bent or worn trailing arm or bushings. Bad quality Wheel Bearings.
Why would the right wheel make a grinding noise when engaging in a left hand turn?
one possible reason is that your ball joint is bad, another could be that you have rack and pinion problems, you need to get it looked at, your wheel won't fall off but the problem won't get better. My husband is a mechanic.
What would cause a vibrating and grinding sound on a front wheel drive van?
Bad wheel bearing or defective brake pads.
