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Old 04-08-2006, 11:38 PM
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How can I tell which side wheel bearing is fried.Getting the hum while driving,turn left no hum , turn right hum still there .I assume passenger.While driving it feels and sounds like driver side.Also where is the best buy for WB.thanks
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If the sound is predominantly from the drivers side it probably is the drivers side. Jack up the front of the car and check wheel bearings for excessive radial play by placing hands at 12:00 & 6:00, then at 3:00 & 9:00.
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will, do. thanks
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Thanks Mark I changed out front drivers side and noise has gone away.I actually had a quote price of $315 FOR part at one place so i was happy to get it fo $170 tax included at another place ( dont forget its Canada).
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170 $ is incredible price for our hub

where!?
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Originally Posted by mike_peperni
170 $ is incredible price for our hub

where!?
intense sells them for 150 i believe
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Originally Posted by jdq
Thanks Mark I changed out front drivers side and noise has gone away.I actually had a quote price of $315 FOR part at one place so i was happy to get it fo $170 tax included at another place ( dont forget its Canada).
Yep, it'* called tariff. Glad you got it resolved.
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Mike P there is a part place here in hamilton 150 plus tax.Wreckers wanted 125 for a used one not that you want used but just to cmpare.This was the lowest price I found by far.$150 at intense then shipping then duty to canada and tax
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