Car or truck howling noise when driving? How to evaluate your wheel hub bearings.

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Is your car or truck making a howling noise while driving? In this video, Sue shows you how to diagnose a wheel hub or bearing! That howling or grinding noise you can hear while your car or truck is rolling is a worn out or damaged wheel bearing. Your first symptom of a bad wheel bearing will be the noise. Eventually, there might also be a wobble, which will come with vibration and excessive tire wear. With either of these symptoms, you'll definitely need to replace the bearing! Check out this video to learn all about wheel bearings!
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0:00 Car or truck howling noise when driving How to evaluate your wheel hub bearings
0:32 Check your front out before diagnosing a wheel hub or bearing
1:20 Two symptoms: Howl and Wobble
3:30 How to Diagnose the wheel bearing
4:17 Do you need a complete wheel hub assembly or press in bearing and hub?
7:36 Always properly torque axle nuts!
9:06 How to separate suspension play from bearing wobble
10:59 What a good hub looks like
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@1AAuto 2 жыл бұрын

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@MrAquinas1 Жыл бұрын

Sometimes they can give a wobble noise before the howl. Mine came on after getting all new tires. The heavier new tires were the straw that broke the camel's back and immediately brought on the noise. Naturally since it cane on with new rubber, I was convinced it was from a defective tire and so was my mechanic because we couldn't get any noise or movement on the lift, but it was very loud while driving We rebalanced and rotated the tires. The noise was still coming from the same spot. So I gambled and chaned the bearing. Problem solved. And even though it did not make noise while spinning the wheel on the lift, when we got it out, and spun it on the workbench we heard the grinding. Go figure?

@abbasniksadat1781 3 ай бұрын

We couldn’t hear the noise because you kept talking while driving the car.Other than that nice video. Thank you

@kevinthealienfpv 2 жыл бұрын

I love her sense of humor and how incredibly thorough she is! "But it should be fine" had me rolling. Very good video, Sue.

@rl4889 2 жыл бұрын

The best , most involved video on KZfaq regarding wheel bearings and hubs. Ty

@zoli10 2 жыл бұрын

I love this channel,I love her humor and I love her ❤❤❤.

@flycorvus Жыл бұрын

She's the best mechanic lady on YT. Mi, Zolik, tartsunk össze ;-)

@t-tokyo9107 2 жыл бұрын

I love this channel, you guys are so thorough. I wish you guys were here, I would wholeheartedly trust you guys with my car.

@bellam6511 Жыл бұрын

RIGHT.. I WOULD BE LOST WITHOUT THEM!

@greywolfthunderheart Жыл бұрын

Excellent Sue! Thank you! With this video anyone should be able to diagnose & repair wheel bearing problems.

@ronsag65 2 жыл бұрын

Great vids, I salute you. You are one of a kind who is mechanically inclined and knowledgeable, keep rocking.

@MrAlexdimm 19 күн бұрын

Im a sexist a hole. I never woulda thought the best explanation and instructions would come from a woman like this. I am hands down impressed. Great informative video, more in depth than any I have seen on the subject.

@miomine3527 2 жыл бұрын

Love how you explain and show a proper working part..and a non proper working part...best way to teach..

@johnrobertsguitar Жыл бұрын

Love this video, Sue is awesome. So knowledgeable and able to help me learn, great teacher

@michaelreeves8164 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video once again. A very capable teacher and mechanic.

@misterphuzz Жыл бұрын

I enjoy videos by this channel in general, but I really liked this one. I really liked the educational feel to it.

@speakbigtruth9383 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video! Very educational. Thanks Sue.

@jackiejones4188 2 жыл бұрын

Love your 1a auto site, very pro love watching it

@doneropersaud1607 Жыл бұрын

Very very good explanation, truly respect what you guys do. Thank you.

@ProfessorDickweedMD Жыл бұрын

I've always been VERY curious. How exactly does a damaged hub cause damage to the inner race of the bearing? Unless the hub itself is acting as the inner race which doesn't seem to be the case?

@bigredjohnson6921 Жыл бұрын

I bought TRQ front hub and bearing set for my Chevy 2500HD, from you folks. Put them in to specs. Now 2500 miles later they are whining like crazy. Have not yet started to wobble thank goodness. They were replaced under warranty, but I'm afraid to put them in, I don't want to be doing front hubs every 2500 miles. Probably end up spending more and put in moogs.

@jaeb.2842 2 жыл бұрын

Great video!!! I miss the daily videos!!!

@ST1300ful Жыл бұрын

I love your videos. I had my CV axles replaced and afterward, I did hear howling noise at high speed, also at 40mph there is sound like a distant helicopter. I believe they probably over torqued the CV Axle nut. I noticed less MPG and the car at hwy speed did not coast like it used to, it slowed quickly when off the gas. So I think my wheel hub/bearing is damaged. Over time it does seem to have improved but not normal. Is it worth loosening and re-torqueing the nut or is the damage done.

@spelunkerd 2 жыл бұрын

So nice to see 1A putting a little focus on diagnostics.

@dnlmachine4287 Жыл бұрын

Agree. Good to see you still active Spelunkerd. Stay gold.

@tomaswhite6708 Жыл бұрын

For some vehicles Napa carries an entire knuckle with a bearing and hub already pressed in. Makes wheel bearing replacement a lot easier when the bearings are press in.

@GrabinGears 5 ай бұрын

Why was she talking I couldn’t even hear it

@PBS19 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video…well done!

@MichaelHernandez-lc2wb Жыл бұрын

Amazing, clear, detailed. channel subscribed!

@emiliog.4432 2 жыл бұрын

If I had my dial indicator and mag base, I would check for run out. Won’t a bad knuckle cause premature failure of a WB? Thanks. Great presentation.

@ttwwiizzll1 Жыл бұрын

I love your precise and clear explanations as what why when who them him her 🤣. Excellent content 👌🏾 to say the least. Keep em coming!!!

@mariem5990 Жыл бұрын

Really love your videos. Thank you

@omlorz1680 Жыл бұрын

To diagnose AWD, should the lift be done as follows for spin test: all 4 wheels at the same time, just front or rear wheels at the same time, or individual wheel?

@dmann1209 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome channel, like the explanation along with the description.

@mystikalxs3996 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. It definitely refreshed my memory. I learned so much. Thank you. Much love ✌️💛

@1AAuto 2 жыл бұрын

+Elizabeth Pena Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

@LovelyKauai Жыл бұрын

Hi, Sue. Have enjoyed your work for years. Thanks.

@rebelroar78 3 ай бұрын

I had a bad bearing in my Camry and it made that noise. Thought it was the front right hub bearing because I hit a curb. Took it to a mechanic. Turns out it was the rear right. Glad I didn’t try to do it myself because when driving it 100% sounded like the noise was in the front. The mechanic did great work for me before. Used a stethoscope and determined it was 100% coming from the rear even though he agreed it sounded like it was in front while driving. If I tried to DIY I would’ve ended up replacing the wrong part!

@timpany921 Жыл бұрын

Hello can't thank you enough. My 2014 Ram was making same noise for about 6 months. I watched your video and took it to a mechanic and now its fixed. Bad bearing.

@ronkorsch1464 Жыл бұрын

Was starting to hear the "howling" from the front of the truck. Got home and measured the rotor temperatures as close to the axle as practical. Truck was just parked with wheels on the ground. Using a hand held infrared thermometer, driver's side was 90F, passenger side 140F. Wasn't sure if it was binding brake pad or wheel bearing, but I knew which side needed work. Turned out to be wheel bearing.

@alfonsog6661 2 жыл бұрын

I’m a fan of this Chanel and SUE 😇

@garyrohlman6013 2 жыл бұрын

GREAT SHOWING AND TELLING HOW TO DO DO THE COMPLETE JOB. GREAT LADY TECK.....

@edwarddemedeiros3607 2 жыл бұрын

Great information. This woman knows her stuff!

@Kierslee 11 ай бұрын

I was not aware of the potential problem of over tightening the wheel bearing by using the impact wrench for the axle nut. If I have over tightened should I back it off and verify the torque or is the damage done and the hub assembly need to be replaced?

@clintonwilliams4570 3 ай бұрын

Excellently explained!

@tinaglenn1600 2 жыл бұрын

Love this video, her humor, and how detailed she is! Very fascinating to watch and learn!

@Nick41622 Жыл бұрын

Scotty Kilmer is better.

@joelpearce1350 Жыл бұрын

I love this channel! Awesome to see a female mechanic!

@RPB-nx7vj 2 жыл бұрын

You are awesome Sue

@leomachado7676 10 ай бұрын

You are the best Sue😀

@bloopyscoopy3141 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video--well done. THANKS 😊

@michael184272 2 жыл бұрын

Another 10.. Very well done..

@deegee9560 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome mechanic skills! Wish you guys and gals were in Los Angeles!

@1AAuto 2 жыл бұрын

+Dee Gee Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

@scorpio_9810 2 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial .

@ronyoutu 2 жыл бұрын

Well done video!!

@ashutoshkumar8630 2 жыл бұрын

Great diagnosis

@rsdaarud 3 ай бұрын

Thank you, Sue!

@vaughndibble4598 2 жыл бұрын

This is one of the best explanation of a wheel hub assembly

@hittz8331 Жыл бұрын

She's very informative accompanied with a nice personality. Thanks Much, 1A Auto.

@johneagle7842 2 жыл бұрын

what if your truck f 150 has a jingling sound along with an intermittent scraping coming from the tires as you drive. barely heard it when 20 miles from destination then when a couple of miles to destination it was getting load, you can hear it through all the traffic going by.

@djjammindave Жыл бұрын

I LEARNED SOMETHING NEW TODAY, TORQUE. THANK YOU....

@skipwilliam5639 Жыл бұрын

I was today years old when I learnt how to check a hub without shaking the wheel left or right

@israelestonina5949 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your videos and knowledge. Would you also have a video on CV axle that happens to be making noise or around that area?! Cuz I have a 2015 Subaru outback 3.6R that when I am turning left, I hear a clicking sound noise. Not so much louder than turning to the right. Thoughts please. Thank you in advance.

@christinasmellman5078 2 жыл бұрын

i've seen a video on here by someone else showing the clicking while turning sound caused by a bad axle. search bad axle clicking

@luisflores6780 Жыл бұрын

I needed that information. Gracias.

@tonycroteau9264 2 жыл бұрын

Great video 👍

@SilverloafCustomRazors 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent info and presentation, thank you!

@fishon1073 Жыл бұрын

Over tightening with a impact gun will also set your ABS light on that hub. I found out after 6 months of trying to diagnosis my ABS light. Replaced a CV axle and tightened with a impact gun on the axle nut . Squeezed the axle into the hub and threw off my wheel sensor and tire speed. Lesson learned. Also you should replace your axle nut each time you remove it.

@ratedRx69 Жыл бұрын

That’s what she said

@JS-jv6rg Жыл бұрын

Can you add grease to a sealed wheel bearing or only open wheel bearings?

@renostubbs8504 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video, my question, if you are having issues with one bearing at the front, should both ends be changed??

@ratedRx69 Жыл бұрын

Good question

@jg11596 3 ай бұрын

terrific video - thank you

@Thomas-wn7cl 2 жыл бұрын

Great video

@seshachary5580 Жыл бұрын

VERY EDUCATIVE. THANK YOU REGARDS

@dbage9024 Жыл бұрын

great video

@williamfry6087 Жыл бұрын

Glad i found this, thank you.

@alwajidtech705 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I'm trying to diagnose (amateur mechanic) a vibration coming from the front driver side of my vehicle. I'm starting to suspect a wheel bearing also after seeing your video. May try what you did with the vehicle in the air. Thanks man!

@darrellplont3725 Жыл бұрын

So I drive an 09 dodge caliber and as of now I have to replace my front subframe due to rust that tore up my driver side swaybar bracket so it clanks against my tie rod I believe. I have negative camber on both front driver and passenger side tires. I jack up the front end and there is no play left,right, up and down of my tires. what would cause inner tire wear on both sides?

@josec7361 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for showing me how to switch it out.

@ifixeditmyself1926 Жыл бұрын

This was excellent!

@mr.orim0782 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Very knowledgeable and good teacher.

@atomicdmt8763 11 ай бұрын

curious about torque for large nut: if different if the threads are lubed (antiseize) or not?

@thomassmith1767 Жыл бұрын

I have 2013 ford Taurus limited mines is making this cloking noise & vibration once i give it gas. I thought it was my brakes & rotors i put a new set all around, sbd i put 4 new tires thinking it was the issues, but no i still heard & felt the noise & vibration i also put a driver side rear wheel bearing on because i heard noise. But after all this work i felt and heard this in the front end of the car. So do i change both front wheel bearing or just one.

@JanielRamirez-rv3kh 6 ай бұрын

I installed new drive works wheel hub bearings on my 2002 Impala ls and I hear howling noise so I need to if that's normal since. Brand from advance auto zone or if it need to break as they say?

@Worry...about...yourself 2 жыл бұрын

Good video

@dandambrosio7499 Жыл бұрын

Thx again Sue ur the best 😊

@csmallstar Жыл бұрын

I hear a howl in the rear end when I break the rear breaks are new and still howl?

@brianweber1973 Жыл бұрын

What if it is a bad CV joint? And the boots are good & intact?

@ne6764 10 ай бұрын

Just started a howling noice forming from the front end. 2015 gmc Sierra. Never had a howling noice before. So ima get in jacked in the air and take a better look at the front end/wheel bearings.

@sarahgonzales6159 Жыл бұрын

I appreciate this video I thought maybe I. Had a CV joint problem but until.i saw this I know now that it's a ball bearing problem. How much would this job cost me

@edmundwoo2047 Жыл бұрын

Great info

@belladonna131 2 жыл бұрын

Really complicated, but I'm getting the gist of what should happen. Very thorough mechanic. I wished she was near me. I'd book her in a heartbeat, if she was free! ❤. Probably has clients for three months in advance!🥰🤗😍.

@404notfound..... 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent advice, especially the torque specs of the wheel hub, how many times I've seen under or not at all. Same with the wheels, yes I know time is money but use some common sense.

@29madmangaud29 2 жыл бұрын

What happened to the old style, when did they go away? You know, you remove the nut, cover, and pull out the bearing, grease it in your hand, and re-put it back in, install the nut, turn it , and cotter pin it? > When did they go away?

@GTOberfest Жыл бұрын

This is more informative than i thought it would be...nice.

@jackiejones4188 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 2005 Chevy ext blazer I have a sound and feel like I'm riding on the rim, a howling sound. Is it a wheel bearing?

@garyo4057 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great information, really helpful.

@tilenvidmar9074 2 жыл бұрын

My axle nut is tightened so much, i put all my 220pounds on a 6foot break bar to unscrew it, maybe thats why the car suddenly start to shake sometimes at higher speed

@renostubbs8504 2 жыл бұрын

Is it better to change the bearing than to grease them?

@rogermerrett6678 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for a great video. My 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe was making noise from front end, so suspected wheel bearings. No wheel wobble, so wondered what was causing the noise. Rotating the suspect wheel did not make much noise, because not many RPM. Jacked all car up and ran engine to turn wheels. The vibration in the strut spring was the deciding factor. No vibration on the good side, but significant on the bad side. Removed the bearing assembly, and then you can tell that it's bad with that grating noise/resistance as you turn it.

@archivestereo Жыл бұрын

You are my favorite mechanic on KZfaq

@wonderwalls3565 Жыл бұрын

I am having some grinding noise(I am not sure how to call it though). but I only hear it when the car is running very slow like nothing on pedal or very little on pedal. It comes only sometimes and only when the road is a very little uneven. Anyone has any idea? I did 2 things the night before this sound came. first was I removed the strut mounts cap and put some silicon spray. and the second was I jacked up my car but the jack slipped and the car dropped on the floor.

@attribute-4677 Жыл бұрын

Feeling the growling vs trying to shake the wheel. That’s brilliant! Thanks!!

@maximbarbier6751 17 күн бұрын

Got my wheel bearing assembly replace recently as well as brakes. However still have a low volume squeaking sound when driving not when breaking or turning. Anyone maybe know what it is?

@billydenham9313 Ай бұрын

2012 Chevy Silverado 1500 5.3l LTZ has a humming noise in the front, so I replaced the driver side hub assembly, but the humming noise is still there. Funny thing is, it sounds like it's coming from the center of the front not where the wheels are. I don't like guessing because that's what I did with the hub assembly. This roaring sound is a constant sound that starts around 20mph and doesn't stop at a higher speed. Is it possible for it to be coming from the front differential or is that out of the question? The truck has 140k miles on it, but it's been treated nice over the years. I've checked all the fluids in the truck also. I've tried to pin point this sound by rolling up my windows and listening to it. It has me puzzled because I thought it was coming from the driver side, but it sort of sounds like its coming from the center of the front wheels. It's one of those traveling sounds. Let me know what you think.

@johnvarnes1650 2 жыл бұрын

Great 👍 stuff

@asmermax2251 Жыл бұрын

Can anyone give me an opinion ? I have a 08 ford focus and it’s making a rattling noise off and on with a few seconds in between stopping and starting I can barely feel it but I can hear it and it’s not very loud but noticeable and it only happens when I’m going between 65 to 75 mph but I’ve jacked my car up and checked everything and all seems to be tight and In order. But I do have a warped rotor could that cause the rattle at highway speed ?