Grinding Noise When Driving?

How to Diagnose a Bad Wheel Bearing

If you hear a groaning, rubbing, whirring, knocking, or grinding noise when driving your car, it could mean you have a bad wheel bearing. Since wheel bearings are usually built as a part of the wheel hub assembly, it likely means the whole wheel hub assembly needs replacing. This article will explain the signs of a bad wheel bearing, what causes a bad wheel bearing, and how to diagnose and replace a wheel bearing or wheel hub assembly yourself.

For a better idea of what a bad wheel bearing sounds like, this video has a few examples of how a bad wheel bearing sounds.

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Scraping Noise While Driving?

Scraping Noise While Driving?

Have you been hearing a scraping, scratching, or grinding noise while driving or turning your car? Our mechanic shows you how to identify what’s causing that scraping noise coming from your wheel while driving in this article and video.

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How to Diagnose a Car Wheel Scraping Noise: Brakes or Dust Shield?

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