jekyllrider

What are the symptoms of a bad wheel bearing? I hear/feel some noise coming from the drviers side front. It feels like something is just a little bit loose and has some play. Its barely noticeable but seems to be getting worse.

I was out driving around in very high water a couple weeks ago when the area was flooded so im wandering if that contributed.

Thanks!

TrueBlueXJ

Do you hear a "humming" sound that goes away when you turn the steering wheel left or right?

Jack up the suspect wheel and shake it to check for play. There should be very little or no play.

If it's a clunking sound and the wheels aren't loose, reach behind the wheel and check your axle u-joints for play.

jekyllrider

I dont hear any humming over the sound of the tires. Ill try jacking it up and shaking like you said.

Thanks!

RenoXJ

yep hold the wheel at 12 o clock and 6 and check for play, then at 3 and 9 see if its shaking. the wheel bearing will grind/squeel if its bad..