BAD WHEEL BEARING SOUNDS! Simple-Fast-Professional-DIAGNOSIS

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Growling, whining, grinding, rumbling, howling, or metallic humming sounds are all bad wheel bearing symptoms. What is the worst that can happen driving with bad wheel bearing noise? Best sound for bad wheel bearing noise. I show how to check a wheel bearing and I how to pin point which bearing is the culprit. Wheel bearing hub durability and cost discussion for most durable replacement. Easily test most wheel bearings.
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0:00 Bad bearing symptoms
1:24 Bearing sounds
4:01 The worst thing you can do
4:30 How to locate a bad bearing
9:15 Best parts to use
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@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

*_New sway bar link video_* kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ZrlofaWWxNDSZps.html

@derrekaclinkscale9740 Жыл бұрын

I believe the car wash destroyed my wheel bearing 🛞 because when I went there it lifted the front of my car before I got in neutral. Before I even paid and it’s been making this similar sound every since

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

I have never heard of that before but anything is possible. Do you have high mileage/age on your car? The bearing may have been questionable and the noise was heard after as a coincidence. That would be my best guess why that happened like that.

@dougohboy5190 11 ай бұрын

got 25yrs out of my bearings , just changed the front spindle ones just to up date them they were the NSK's..

@covidfake1573 5 ай бұрын

Does it sounds like a humming noise almost as if you need to shift to a higher gear but not as bad?

@EasyFixShaun 4 ай бұрын

Nice!

@2cents2 3 жыл бұрын

Just when i had enough for a PS5 and a playstation VR bundle the devil strikes again forcing me to spend my money fixing stuff on my car 🥺😭

@EasyFixShaun 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry! Cars suck 😃🔧🔧

@brandonmarch7083 2 жыл бұрын

I know what you mean. No days off keep hustling!!

@HugoStiglitz88 2 жыл бұрын

Right? I just got a series X and now I'm worried about how much my car will cost. Luckily I did get the version where you make payments on it for 2 years

@EasyFixShaun 2 жыл бұрын

What do you all think of a Tesla's predicted Robo-Taxi. Would that make transportation easier? Harder? Cheaper? More of a pain? More predictable?

@HugoStiglitz88 2 жыл бұрын

@@EasyFixShaun maybe more predictable but probably not faster. Also I'm more okay with getting killed by a person than I am by a self driving car. Even if the percentage is way lower, I think it's worse if robot cars kill people, and they will

@michaelskinner896 2 жыл бұрын

Damn! I wish all DIY videos were like this. This presentation is exactly how I would do it if it were me. The annotations were perfect, you clearly filmed and edited the production, and your spoken words were easy to understand. I just subbed. Thanks!

@EasyFixShaun 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It's harder than it seems to make the noise videos but I love making them 😃🔧

@nickscow1835 3 жыл бұрын

The fact that you said putting a playing card in the spokes of a car instantly made me like this video I thought I was the only person in the world that described a bad wheel bearing like that on a Subaru a nice work on your video good job keep them coming hopefully it was just as informative to others as it was for me a.

@EasyFixShaun 3 жыл бұрын

I am glad you liked it. Thanks a lot I really appreciate that! 😃🔧🔧

@jlittlejohn25 2 жыл бұрын

That's exactly what I tried to describe and nobody understand what I was trying to say 😂 all this happened after my car got towed on accident 😑

@EasyFixShaun 2 жыл бұрын

Im glad that helped you 😀🔧

@getitin8304 2 жыл бұрын

I explained to my wife. Sounds like a twig got stuck in my bike spokes lol

@EasyFixShaun 2 жыл бұрын

Metallic type noise? Sounds like a possible wheel bearing to me! Next step to easily find the bad bearing- the shake and spin test in the video😀🔧

@SilentAx1 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video! One of the best and most clearest videos I have found to detect wheel bearing problems. Excellent job on the sound as other videos I have found are extremely difficult to detect the noise. Thank you very much!

@EasyFixShaun 3 жыл бұрын

No problem 😃 I am glad it helped you out!

@RDGrier-ny1ju Жыл бұрын

What’s the link for the chassis stethoscope?

@EasyFixShaun 4 ай бұрын

Wireless Chassis EAR: amzn.to/3n3EkaQ

@-First-Last 4 ай бұрын

@@EasyFixShaun Wanted to say something similar. Simple and to the point video, with no crappy electric guitars background noise. Very helpful video. Thank you!

@EasyFixShaun 4 ай бұрын

@@-First-Last No problem very glad to help 😃

@ArcticJeff Ай бұрын

Thank you for this. The in-car noise in your video is the exact noise my car is making too, and this helps me determine my suspicions are correct in believing its wheel bearings. 175,000 Km's on my car, bearings have never been replaced. They will be now!

@EasyFixShaun Ай бұрын

Awsome! I am glad you could match your sound up! That is probably one of most common type sound of bearings when they start making noise. Nice work figuring it all out 😀😀

@rainemara1755 2 жыл бұрын

If you had a video of every major recognizable car noise and what the likely issue is, it would be extremely helpful to so many ppl. Forgive me if you already made more videos of the “car noise” nature (I looked through the playlists and around in your videos and didn’t readily see anything) This is a great video, thanks for making a thoughtful tutorial to empower folks to take care of their cars.

@EasyFixShaun 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! That is a great idea, I have a made few sound videos so I should make a playlist for that. I am glad it helped you out 😃🔧

@EasyFixShaun 2 жыл бұрын

Done. Thank you! I will work on expanding the playlist 😃🔧

@johnfranklin5277 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 68 Mustang I've owned since 1977. Car is in beautiful condition. Southern California car. Well maintained. I was driving home after a 12 hour shift. Get off at 8 pm was in December. 3 years ago. I get about 6 miles out just about to get on the freeway and start hearing a growling sound and slight grinding feeling in the steering wheel. I have it towed to Goodyear. Next day they call and tell me the left wheel bearing is totally shot. They replaced both wheel bearings. Totally fixed the issue. I take such good care of the car. But realized, I had never had them replaced in over 40 years of ownership. I bought the car when it was 9 years old with about 50.000 miles on it. I'm sure they were the ORIGINAL BEARINGS!! LOL.

@EasyFixShaun 3 жыл бұрын

That’s awsome! Some manufacturers wheel bearings outlast others by a lot of miles and time. If they are made to the highest quality possible they always last a long long time. 😀🔧🔧

@emort6 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Years ago I replaced the wrong bearing and I don't want to make the same mistake this time, I'll never forget that feeling of disappointment during the test drive.

@EasyFixShaun 2 жыл бұрын

Same here. Thanks for the comment! 😃🔧

@zackaryblanda1167 2 жыл бұрын

This was me yesterday

@midijamman 2 жыл бұрын

This video is really great.. Thanks for the effort you went through to create such a helpful guide for diagnosing a bad wheel bearing

@EasyFixShaun 2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome! Glad to help 😃🔧

@stephenbay9564 2 жыл бұрын

This is a great video. You managed to capture the sound well. It's an ugly sound because we all know what it means. Thanks for this one!

@EasyFixShaun 2 жыл бұрын

great discription! Yes very bad noise 😃🔧

@natistar1020 3 жыл бұрын

OMG THANK YOU! I’ve been trying to explain this to my mechanic for months and they couldn’t find any “issues” but I just knew something was up. I asked for a thorough diagnostic of my car and they sent it back all clear 😑.. thank you for this!

@EasyFixShaun 3 жыл бұрын

No problem! I’m really glad it helped. Cars are hard to explain sometimes. Sometimes you just need to hear the noise. But all places you go stick a service writer between you and the mechanic. Sometimes you need to talk to the mechanic directly and even go for a ride. You may want to do that on your next trip. Sorry you are having trouble. Stick with it until you get it sorted out 😀

@chrism4008 Жыл бұрын

Sounds like those guys might be honest, especially if you're trying to give them money and they're not coming up with random work to charge for

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

Great point. Hard to say what happened. If they didn't confirm the noise that she was explaining was going on and with no explanation of what it is....i dunno. Leaves a lot more to be communicated and desired on what that sound is.

@morriigu 10 ай бұрын

I’ve been trying to explain this sound to my dad for the past few weeks and no luck, but thanks to this awesome video !!!

@brothergrimm9656 Жыл бұрын

Thanks... I was about 80% sure that was the cause of the noise I've been hearing from my old g6 but the camera you placed in the rear passenger seat confirmed it 100%. Putting th camera back there really helped isolate the distinct throbbing hum from the bearing and it's identical to the noise that's been plaguing me the last few weeks.

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

Excellent! Wheel bearings are quite difficult to pinpoint sometimes. They are elusive most times. Glad to help out! 😀🔧

@gracie6237 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video. just noticed the noise recently. The sound coming from the video is exactly the noise from the rear of my wagon. thanks.

@EasyFixShaun 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Really appreciate that. I’m glad you could match up your noise!

@hhz246 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the clear illustrations on bad wheel breading noise in cabin. Mine is a 2017 Subaru Legacy, it makes that similar noise driving on highway, most audible between 70-80 mph. I have 80k miles on the car. Great video!👍

@EasyFixShaun 5 ай бұрын

You are welcome! Good luck finding the culprit. Try the shake and spin test in the video 😃

@EasyFixShaun 4 ай бұрын

You are welcome! Good luck with your project. Did you get it all sorted out?

@_J.P._ Жыл бұрын

PRO TIP: Do touch your rims from time to time when you stop after a longer drive. If one feels too hot then there is most likely something wrong. It may be your brake caliper braking too much or being slightly stuck or the wheel bearing getting hot and transfering that heat to the rim.

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

yes. Touch tires and compare also. Low inflation that isn't noticed will produce much more heat or the heat could indicate other things 😃🔧

@anorsegoddess9797 11 ай бұрын

PRO TIP You don't know more than a mechanic. I work on my own cars and so does my fiance. My father in law rebuilt his 66 Chevelle from the ground up. He knows as much as mechanics. This mechanic in this video does know what he's talking about. My driver's tire is tight. Doesn't move at all. But my front passenger has too much play. I can feel bad grinding through the gas pedal and it clicks really bad when I turn left. It's not the CV joint because those take forever to go out and the only way they really crack is from a crash. Hitting something very hard. They're durable. My boots are not cracked. So no. Everything this mechanic is saying in This video is accurate.

@anorsegoddess9797 11 ай бұрын

Also driving for super long distances will make any vehicles tires hot. I'm talking 5+ hours. But a bad hub assembly is not forgettable.

@Ballen1182 7 ай бұрын

Hey do you know why my front rotors keep warping? New ones warp After about a month or so. A jeep grand cherokee. Hub bearings are new

@EasyFixShaun 7 ай бұрын

Could be bent flange on wheel bearing. Could be a rotors that needs machining straight from the manufacturer (all of them do a crappy job). Could also be a stuck pad in the caliper bracket not releasing...warping rotors. Could be stuck pins in the caliper to braket mounts not releasing...warping. Could be bad caliper bracket flexible hoses not releasing....warping rotors. They collapse inside and then act as a one way valve not allowing pressure to release at the caliper when you release the brake pedal. Recheck everything. Might need to use process of elimination method to narrow it down. Measure rotor runout with a dial indicator while it is mounted to the wheel bearing with lug nuts. Lots to do. But with some time you should be able to sort this out. i hope that all helps 😃

@RichardShunnarah 8 ай бұрын

You sir are fantastic. This is the exact sound my car was making with. I could not figure it out. To me it sounded like a plane taking off. It explains why my steering wheel shook and turned to the left when I braked.Thank you!

@EasyFixShaun 8 ай бұрын

Thank you!! Glad it helped 😀

@FearlessMods 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Shaun...glad to see you're still creating in these crazy times! I've been chasing bad front hubs/bearings in my Nissan TItan (with videos) for a few years now. Been through 2x Moogs, 1x SKF and now Nissan-installed OEMs. They just keep going out. No binding in the transaxle, but I'm thinking something is wrong with the front diff causing the issue. At a loss, but at least it's still under warranty so I can go back and complain about the terrible diagnosing they did at the dealer... Keep up the good work bro!

@EasyFixShaun 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Ya that is weird they are going bad like that. I don't know what the issue is with those. Typically the Japanese manufacturers don't undersize things like that. They usually go for durability. So the bearings should be decent but for some reason they are not. You aren't the only one with bearing problems with your nissan. Hang in there! Good to hear from you. 😀

@sirsweetness8332 2 жыл бұрын

Use Timken bearings

@EasyFixShaun 2 жыл бұрын

Yup. I cant even recall a timken bearing going bad. I know they go bad. But compared to all other brands- They last forever.

@tracklizard4018 10 ай бұрын

SKF used to be the highest quality but honestly not anymore sadly. I find original bearings are made to last, replacements are made to be replaced. Simple as. If you can take some off a junkyard original that's a 50/50 chance of being the best quality/already shot lmao

@ampecsu 6 ай бұрын

axle nut torque?

@samgriffin7121 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Detailed, step by step, and easy to follow.

@EasyFixShaun 3 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated 😃😃

@redpill3145 4 ай бұрын

You know a wheel bearing is on its way out , it starts sounding like the wife

@EasyFixShaun 4 ай бұрын

165hz-255hz?

@dennismccorkendaleii4685 18 күн бұрын

Oh damn so true!

@childofgod9521 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for getting right to it. I don't understand "car talk" but I understand sounds and symptoms. This was great!

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

You are welcome. Glad to help 😃🔧

@mytrueserenity5666 Жыл бұрын

I've been chasing after this "phantom" noise the dealer has told me does not exist on two separate visits. Been driving this car for 10+ years, so I know the sound is not normal. I was recommended a mechanic by a friend and will ask him to check all four wheels. I appreciate this video and your detailed coverage of the issue.

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

Phantom and intermittent sound can be extremely difficult. It could be a wheel bearing. A chassis ear will help you find this noise whatever it is or wherever it is 😃🔧 Wireless Chassis EAR: amzn.to/3n3EkaQ

@EasyFixShaun 4 ай бұрын

Glad to help! 😃

@jesusdiaz5008 Жыл бұрын

You’re awesome, thanks for making this video. You’ve helped me diagnose my problem. Also, thank you for providing all those examples , many videos fail to give thorough explanations like you! Very knowledgeable. God bless.

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@bigD67300 8 күн бұрын

This guy makes the best videos! Breaks everything down in fine detail!

@EasyFixShaun 8 күн бұрын

I appreciate that! Thanks a lot 😃😃

@alvinchan2509 5 ай бұрын

You really did help on mine noticing my bearing got problem and ready to replace it as soon as possible to prevent anything happens to me on the highway, thank you!!!

@EasyFixShaun 5 ай бұрын

No problem. Glad to help. Great job getting it fixed right away 😀

@traceelements1965 Жыл бұрын

THANKS SO MUCH watching your simple instructions based on your honest expertise, means that many of your female subscribers get to save ourselves from dishonest mechanical services attempting to rip us off for either overcharging or under performing and often downright bodgy mechanical work on our vehicles albeit cars,bikes, boats etc... Thanks again..😊

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

No problem. Glad to help! That is the purpose of the video! I wanted to make something that helped identify the noise they may have or hear. Some options and general knowledge on how to fix it. Also the urgency to repair it for safest transportation 😀🔧

@numberpirate 3 жыл бұрын

After the shakedown grab the strut or spring, spin the wheel. If you can feel the vibrations in your hand the bearing is bad. If you feel no vibrations the bearing is good. You are basically using the strut or spring as a frequency converter. It takes the harder to hear higher frequency and turns it into something low enough that you can feel with your hand. PS I am a mechanic

@EasyFixShaun 3 жыл бұрын

Great tip on coil spring cars! Great explanation. Thanks man 😃🔧🔧

@john-paul9551 Жыл бұрын

@@EasyFixShaun - do you know if you can do the spin test on an AWD (2nd Gen CRV)?

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

You can! Sometimes with AWD it makes it hard because of the viscous coupler that allows AWD to work. You will still be able to spin. But it might be too slow to detect bad wheel bearing noise. In that case i personally spin test the whole system with a helper and a stethoscope to pinpoint the bad bearing. That is dangerous though. The very best is to use a "chassis ear". You can clip audio detectors near each wheel bearing and test all four at the same time at any speed while driving down the road. Makes pinpointing any bad bearing super simple. I put links in the description. Tools range from $80-300ish. I prefer the wireless steel man option. Works so good.

@john-paul9551 Жыл бұрын

@@EasyFixShaun wow a quick and detailed response from you, and super helpful in my time of worry (about this noise potentially be a wheel bearing issue)! What nice holiday gift :-). Thank you. Yep I might look for audio detectors indeed, get one off the market or try to borrow/rent it somewhere. Thank you again!

@EasyFixShaun 7 ай бұрын

No problem. Sorry for the late reply. Some of these comments get buried when under another comment. Cheers 🍻

@kennyjackson1744 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for this, I've been having this noise for a while and I thought it was my wheels or tires. You cleared it up for me!

@EasyFixShaun 5 ай бұрын

Glad it helped! Great job getting it fixed right away 😀

@Catiadr 28 күн бұрын

156K miles on a 2012 Subaru Forester. Mostly highway miles, very little offroad, minimal snow in Kansas.

@EasyFixShaun 24 күн бұрын

Excellent mileage 😀. Did you need the shocker to get them out because of rust?

@davidparsons9023 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Finally found a clear match up to the roaring noise I hear. The only thing with mine is that it literally only happens between 61 and 63mph. Before and after it's standard road noise. Will defo get it checked

@EasyFixShaun 3 жыл бұрын

That’s a weird band of speed for the bearing noise to only be heard. It’s possible. What year make and model vehicle do you have?

@davidparsons9023 3 жыл бұрын

@@EasyFixShaun I did think that it was weird it only happened at that speed. It's constant in tone also-it doesn't get louder or quieter just a loud roar between 61-63 and normal road noise before or after. It's a 2016 opel astra. Thanks for the reply!

@EasyFixShaun 3 жыл бұрын

Ok. Well as long as the tires aren’t feathered on your opal, I would say the bearing is the most likely culprit. Especially if it’s making the same metallic noise like the video. When they first start to go bad they will be heard only at a certain speed. The noise is everywhere. But for whatever reason it’s only audible at a certain range at first sometimes. You must have sensitive ears! Haha. The next step, I would do the shake and spin test like in the video. Look and listen, if you find anything abnormal or different from a wheel compared to the other three. Hopefully you can pinpoint the problem area. 😃

@foresterlady448 4 жыл бұрын

Just got a bearing replaced. Now I know what to listen for in the future! Hopefully I got a good quality bearing. Great video!

@EasyFixShaun 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Bearing noise is really hard to capture on video. Once you experience it, you never forget it. Please report back here if you find out the brand bearing you used. Let us know how it is working out for you! 😀

@catslivesmatter1268 3 жыл бұрын

@@EasyFixShaun just replace each one because they all have the same milage

@EasyFixShaun 3 жыл бұрын

That’s one way to do it for sure! Most people replace just the faulty bearing 😀

@catslivesmatter1268 3 жыл бұрын

@@EasyFixShaun I have a 06 Toyota Camry the front bearing needs to be replaced on the passenger side however I found out that being a pressed bearing that you should replace both especially since TOYOTA runs forever , for some reason a press bearing doesn't act the exact same as the regular hub bearings do ? It's hard to find the press bearing with the hub at the same time and you need to make sure you count the teeth because they're all different

@EasyFixShaun 3 жыл бұрын

@@catslivesmatter1268 I have a press in bearing replacement (1.0) video here kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ea-eea1135eVeX0.html I also happen to have a brand new 2.0 version coming out tomorrow am. So check back if you need a video on replacement. The new version will be a bit better to understand how to do it. As far as replacement they are more involved than a bolt in style bearing. As far as replacement of both at the same time, you could do that. It won't hurt anything. I only replace the bad one when I do replacements. Either way will work though. I hope that helps 😃

@adamfeinstein1604 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. My father has the same exact car and we just drove from NJ to Georgia and back and I could hear it the whole way. Of course he was like “I don’t hear anything!”

@EasyFixShaun 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I am really glad you didn't have a catastrophic failure. Long distance at high speed is the most likely condition for that to happen. I hope you figure out the cause and repair it right away 😀🔧

@Mike_44 Жыл бұрын

Very underrated channel. Deserves way more views. Keep up the great work!

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated! 😃🔧

@FreddyImages 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mrs. I got the same noise and was wondering what was it. Exactly same noise...thanks for the video

@EasyFixShaun 3 жыл бұрын

Awsome! Thanks a lot. I am glad it helped you match up the noise 😀

@samedayash4986 3 жыл бұрын

Hi EasyFix i have been hearing the same voice in my car for two month and was trying to figure it out with some mechanics. no mechanics were helpful as all of them have told nothing about hub bearings. but now after watching your amazing video i realized the problem and decided to replace the rear bearings. i am very grateful to you. you are smart mechanical engineer

@EasyFixShaun 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! I’m glad it helped you out!! It should help put you on the right path to getting your vehicle fixed 😄

@KN-kp6mf Жыл бұрын

Mine broke today.

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that. I hope you can get it fixed fast😀🔧

@KN-kp6mf Жыл бұрын

@@EasyFixShaun getting estimates. Everybody wants to rip me off.

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

@@KN-kp6mf Find one you trust 😉

@alpinweiss 2 жыл бұрын

This video was what all informative car diagnostic videos should be like

@EasyFixShaun 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I really appreciate you 😃🔧

@misty1625 Жыл бұрын

I just had my wheel bearing fixed. I went in because the breaks felt funny. So when the mechanic called and said besides the breaks it was the rear wheel bearing I honestly never heard the noise. But then again I mainly drive around the city. Which is a speed limit of 25-30. And music kinda of loud. I came to KZfaq to hear the noise. So thank you. Now I’m pretty sure I just got use to the noise.

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

That happens a lot. The mechanic did a great job sorting that out for you most likely! Wheel bearings don't present themselves as a sound sometimes and can be a loose symptom, which is sometimes never felt. They fail in crazy and scary ways sometimes. Great job getting it sorted out right away when something sounded or felt weird 😃🔧

@lemonbaby2677 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! It's very well explained and I had this problem just a couple minutes ago, the front right tire started roaring so we came to a stop and had no idea what it was but now I know what it is. Again good video and thank you

@EasyFixShaun 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to help! Fix ASAP😀🔧

@EasyFixShaun 4 ай бұрын

excellent work!

@lonkirschner7448 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Very clear. The info about check engine and traction control lights going on was an eye opener. This had been happening intermittently and driving me crazy. I could not figure it out. Thanks! You have a new subscriber.

@EasyFixShaun 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Glad to help!! Wheel bearings can be a little mysterious sometimes. Make sure you perform the shake and spin test in the video right away. When the abs lamp goes off usually the bearings are already very very loose and dangerous. 😀🔧

@lonkirschner7448 2 жыл бұрын

@@EasyFixShaun really bad front drivers side and not so bad front passenger side. Replacing now. Thanks again. Why would the check engine light come on and what code would it throw?

@EasyFixShaun 2 жыл бұрын

Great job fixing immediately! Usually the check engine lamp is just a mirror of the abs lamp cord that are on. Both computers are connected so they both will show the same code sometimes. Need to check to be sure though 😀🔧

@EasyFixShaun 4 ай бұрын

Excellent I am glad you got it all sorted out 😃

@goddesswings4961 Жыл бұрын

Money saver!!! Being a female with zero knowledge of mechanics this helps me go to a mechanic and tell them exactly what's wrong without them telling me otherwise!

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I am so glad to help you out 😃🔧

@ClassicBeautyCarsandHobbies 3 ай бұрын

Watching you drive on ice brought back bad experiences in driving in Montana, but very helpful video thanks!

@EasyFixShaun 3 ай бұрын

No problem! We hover around the 32 degree mark where I live. Lots of black ice, freezing and thawing. Winters are no fun 😃

@shea1574 3 жыл бұрын

Honestly this guy is awesome !

@EasyFixShaun 3 жыл бұрын

No you are awesome! 😃

@naes.4658 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! I wanted to make sure I wasn't getting taken advantage of by the Auto shop and they were right 🙂

@EasyFixShaun 3 жыл бұрын

Awsome! I’m glad it helped out 😀

@viniciusmaltauro Жыл бұрын

Super useful! Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video!

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

@Honda628 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to make this video! Well done

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

No problem glad to help! 😃🔧

@Aleyvaa 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video they helped me to identify that my bearings was bad and I don’t understand why the check engine and the traction control and the low tire and the AbS was in in my car dash ,nobody can say that only this great mechanic 👨‍🔧,thanks for this helpful video god bless you!!!!!

@EasyFixShaun 3 жыл бұрын

No problem! Super glad I could help 😀

@Aleyvaa 3 жыл бұрын

I was in shock today Couse I chance the 2 CV axle in my car and I drive to check how the was and my car star making a weird sound and the dash show me the tire pressure,ABS, traction control and Check engine ,I was really disappointed whit the Mechanic ,I ask him men what happened Did you touch something else in the car ,he answer no lol ,this video help me a lot to indentify where does dash message one from !!!! And my bearing is sounds very Loud

@EasyFixShaun 3 жыл бұрын

Cool man! Ya a noisy bearing should be replaced immediately and is a great place to start. It wouldn’t surprise me after replacement of any bad bearing some or all of your warning lamps will shut off on their own.

@238839 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent quality video and explanation!! Thank you!

@EasyFixShaun 3 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate the kind words. Thank you so much. I hope it helped you out! 😃

@luisagarcia8433 2 жыл бұрын

GREAT VIDEO!!!! You explained and show every detail thank you , this came to me at the perfect time.🚙

@EasyFixShaun 2 жыл бұрын

Awsome i am glad it helped you out 😀🔧

@ernieengineer3462 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Well organized and to the point. Thanks for posting.

@EasyFixShaun 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! I'm really glad you enjoyed it😀🔧

@Gapeach-507 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video you confirmed the roaring sounds coming from the front passenger side. I was thinking it ws the bearings my car is 7 years old now. Guess it's time to start replacing some parts now. First time changing out all my bulbs as well. God bless you!

@EasyFixShaun 3 жыл бұрын

No problem. I’m glad I could help! Nice job. Yup sounds like there’s a bearing replacement in your immediate future. Don’t forget to shake abs spin all the bearings to pinpoint the bad one. 😀🔧🔧

@Gapeach-507 3 жыл бұрын

@@EasyFixShaun Will do! Thanks! Have a great day!

@EasyFixShaun 3 жыл бұрын

You too. Happy new year! 🎉

@Gapeach-507 3 жыл бұрын

@@EasyFixShaun Thanks! Happy New Year!

@jonkelley7713 3 жыл бұрын

You rock! Exactly what my 2010 Forrester with 254,000 has. Like a deck of cards on a kids bike.

@EasyFixShaun 3 жыл бұрын

Haha! Awsome. I’m glad it helped you identify your noise 😀

@hammadali9414 3 ай бұрын

this is probably the best video I have seen to help me locate my problem.

@EasyFixShaun 2 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you! I have a better one coming soon so please subscribe! 😃

@rashidafrederico3180 7 ай бұрын

This was an amazing video. It is so hard to find an informative video on wheel bearings. And I struggle to identify car problems but your video helped a ton. thank you

@EasyFixShaun 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for taking the time to comment. You are most welcome 😃😃

@hpt08 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, Chris Fix will be asking you for a few video tips now. Spot on. You're so right about how long they last too. Only did a rear wheel change twelve months ago, and here's me changing it in the early days of winter proper. SKF/Timken mix this time round though.

@EasyFixShaun 3 жыл бұрын

Haha! Thanks a lot. Bummer you gotta replace your bearing again. I’ve been there for sure. Thanks for kind comments 😀

@hpt08 3 жыл бұрын

@@EasyFixShaun whilst under there I could hear the diff in its death throws, so I threw in a diff swap at the same time. Happy Christmas on my back in the December rain! 😁😁

@EasyFixShaun 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry about your luck. Dress warm. Get r done. Hopefully your ride will last a while longer for you. 😀

@UGCSuaid 3 жыл бұрын

I have been trying to find the exact sound my car makes and this is exactly what I was looking for! Now I know I’m not just hearing things thanks!!

@EasyFixShaun 3 жыл бұрын

No way! Awesome, I am glad it helped you 😀

@chrisandlesley 3 жыл бұрын

Great advice on solving the annoying noise, with vast experience, great job repaired, 👍😁

@EasyFixShaun 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad it helped 😃🔧🔧

@derek_michael 3 жыл бұрын

Okay, had to sign in just so I could comment and tell you how well-done and helpful this video is. Thank you for the help!

@EasyFixShaun 3 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! Thank you for the effort 😃🔧🔧

@silverzayan8524 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, verry professional

@EasyFixShaun 3 жыл бұрын

No problem, thank you!

@Dhi-fe5eu 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Could you make a video on the suspension components and how to tell if it’s good or bad.

@EasyFixShaun 2 жыл бұрын

Yup! Great suggestion. I will take me a bit but I will do that 😃🔧

@nathaliarenza3093 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video! I took my car to the mechanic to change the hub and bearing when I started hearing the sound and when they gave it back to me the same sound was there, and I told them and they just told me to bring it back again.

@EasyFixShaun 8 ай бұрын

Yup!

@EasyFixShaun 8 ай бұрын

Thats a bummer. Sometimes there are multiple bearings bad. Super common but not ideal. Sometimes you can hear the worst one and not the other one that is also bad. Process of elimination type thing. Stick with it and take it back. Go through the motions until Its perfect. You could also ride with the mechanic to help show them the sound you are hearing. That will help confirm for them the sound you want tracked down on the second attempt 😀🔧

@anastacioiii4047 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for this video! I searched for "wogwogwog rear wheel sound" and your video was recommended.

@EasyFixShaun 2 ай бұрын

No way 🤣. Im glad it worked for you. Its a great description but i haven't heard that before! KZfaq categorizes things so well. It is truly impressive 😀

@pooptyschmoopty 3 жыл бұрын

Stage 3 hit when I was on the highway monday morning, also lost brakes due to it.....it was a fun time :D 150k on oem bearings on a lifted Tacoma

@EasyFixShaun 3 жыл бұрын

Oh wow! Thats scary stuff. I am glad you are ok 😀. That is pretty great mileage for having a lift kit. Sometimes the bearings wear will be higher with the extra stress and weight of the tires.

@pooptyschmoopty 3 жыл бұрын

@@EasyFixShaun Thank you! Definitely glad no one got hurt and my truck definitely came back to bite my butt for lifting it as I had to basically replace my whole front end 😅

@EasyFixShaun 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my god that sucks. Well sometimes with bearings there’s no warning. I’ve seen it happen a few times. Glad you walk away from that 😀

@Hairybarryy 3 жыл бұрын

volvo s70 t5 1998 330,000 miles oem wheel bearing finally went. Worst part the shaking came on and off. Drove me insane finally replaced it.

@EasyFixShaun 3 жыл бұрын

Weird. That is amazing mileage! I wonder how many revolutions of the tire that would be? Crazy!

@robotron17 2 жыл бұрын

If the INNER race of the bearing is damaged, you will hear a clunk with each wheel revolution. OUTER race damage will produce a constant roaring sound.

@EasyFixShaun 2 жыл бұрын

Doesn't quite work that way😀🔧

@EasyFixShaun 2 жыл бұрын

@Non-Stick Pan Good point. If the wheel bearing is clunking or roaring it needs replacement. I have never really heard a clunking noise though😃🔧

@michael00collins Жыл бұрын

@@EasyFixShaun I think he's confused wheel bearing with CV joints.

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

@@michael00collins Possible for sure. One thing I know with certainty is that when shifting side to side, if the noise changes a bad wheel bearing has been confirmed. It however does not confirm bad bearing location. The shake and spin test in the video helps locate the bad bearing. There are other methods also such as a stethoscope or a chassis ear 😃🔧

@joeg2286 Жыл бұрын

@@EasyFixShaun well I have bearing noise. Doesn’t seem to be excessive play in any of the wheels. And it’s constant above 15mph doesn’t matter where I put weight it’s always making noise

@1ofthewizards330 3 жыл бұрын

This was helpful, and is exactly what is wrong with my truck right now. Thanks

@EasyFixShaun 3 жыл бұрын

No problem. Glad it helped! 😃🔧🔧

@Tezonx 3 ай бұрын

Very helpful video! It actually helped me to identify for sure what problem I was having. The sound in the "second" one was almost spot on. Thank you for this video also checked your the one with different bearing methods, great stuff.

@EasyFixShaun 2 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot! I am very glad to help out 😃😃

@corycooper7306 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks! Couple questions... Did you notice any type of burning rubber type smell? Possible the grease burning up? Or, would the bad wheel bearing get hot enough to make the disc hot? The right rear disc (which I’m pretty sure is the wheel with the bad bearing), is just as hot as the front two. The left rear is about 75% cooler. Thanks for any insight you can give me.

@EasyFixShaun 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it! I would shake and spin each wheel to start with. You might find a stuck caliper in the rear as well as a bad wheel bearing. It sounds like possible the brake is hung up and dragging creating the heat. Could be a bad caliper or bracket pin. Or a stuck pad. Or a bad hose. Something is causing the brake on that wheel to not release properly. I don’t usually experience any burning rubber smell with bad wheel bearings. I suppose it could happen. I can’t think of a time that has ever happened. I would start with a shake and spin. If you can not spin that wheel because the brakes are hung up, you may have two problems.

@cyriljohncross4082 Жыл бұрын

Am also experiencing the burning rubber smell, my mechanic says its just the bearing...I changed my bearings 3months ago now this again..got any advice?

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

If it smells like rubber i would start by checking your tires pressures. If that is ok check your tire treads. Make sure there isn't any feathering. The alignment could be off from worn, bent, or broken parts that you don't know about. That could create a slight tire smell from tread wear. Although not a super common symptom. But if you noticed it, it has to be coming from somewhere. So basically keep starting over at square one until you find the problem. Eventually you will catch the problem. There could have been multiple problems going on this whole time that were not caught. Sometimes they don't jump out at you, and require several tries. If a bearing was bad it's a great place to start. Process of elimination... 😀🔧

@jeffwatson2915 3 жыл бұрын

Great Tutorial. Thanks! The right rear wheel bearing on my 2014 Subaru Forester went bad at 81k miles. It spent its first 4 winters in Massachusetts and the mating surfaces between the wheel hub and the knuckle were rusty and it was REALLY hard to remove. Your video on the Hub Shocker pushed me over the edge and I'm ordering one for next time. I used a MOOG replacement wheel hub and the hum disappeared, but unfortunately, after 17,000 miles it started humming again. MOOG was great about replacing it under warranty (just had to ship the bad one back to them) and so I put the second MOOG in at 98k. Again the hum disappeared, but around 125k I started hearing the hum (that's 27,000 miles on the 2nd one until it started humming.) I've put it off and it has gotten louder and finally now at 136k, I'm getting around to replacing. Free or not, I didn't want to keep replacing the same wheel bearing, so I went to Subaru for my next one. I'm waiting for the Hub Shocker to arrive before I put it in. I got the MOOG bearing for $107. I got the Subaru OEM for $155 on-line and picked up at my local dealer. I'm not trying to bash MOOG, just sharing the experience I had. All of the suspension components on that wheel seem fine and I can't imagine anything that would be causing only the right rear wheel bearing to fail.

@EasyFixShaun 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment! I would be you are right and you have a bad bearing again. Subaru rear bearings are having a lot of problems. Moog has gone downhill for a half decade now. I have seen the same thing. Check out everything while you are replacing the bearing and perform the shake and spin test like in the video before and after your bearing replacement to be sure its fixed. That should help locate any other loose parts. Did you see hub shocker 2.0 video? I solved mounting issues and bearing seperation issues for your next replacement. The tool is amazing! 😃🔧

@jeffwatson2915 3 жыл бұрын

@@EasyFixShaun Thanks for your quick feedback. I did see your hub shocker 2.0 review (nice job btw) and I have one on its way to me. I was leaning toward getting one, but your video is what pushed me over the edge. $95 on Amazon and free shipping. About using the MOOG wheel hub - I've gone with aftermarket parts for just about everything for the cost savings and this is the first time they've let me down. Yesterday, I put a Cardone front CV axle in the Forester. It was $52 at RockAuto compared to $399 (no typo - really $399 for just the part) for the OEM Subaru axle online and even more in person.

@EasyFixShaun 3 жыл бұрын

I agree aftermarket is usually ok. But there’s major quality issues with some stuff. So I usually try em once and then never again if burned. The subbie shafts are expensive but worth it. The cheap axles are nice. But it seems like they have a three year time limit max. So if you are keeping the car it can be worth the 399. The subbie shafts never go bad unless the boots tear abs let water in. I’m glad you got the tool! Let me know how it works for you?

@jeffwatson2915 3 жыл бұрын

@@EasyFixShaun Update...I could tell the bad bearing was in back from my driving test and it *seemed* like it was the right rear again (which was the 2nd MOOG with 38k miles.) But on closer inspection (using the recommendations in this video) I realized it was the LEFT rear hub that was original and had 136k miles. So RR original lasted 81k, LR original lasted 125k and finally replaced yesterday at 136k. The first MOOG replacement lasted only 17k, but MOOG replaced it for free and the 2nd one is actually still fine after 38k (so not as much of a knock on MOOG as I originally posted.) I used the Hub Shocker 2.0 that you recommend in a different video and it was a GAME CHANGER!! A few notes on that... 1) It is key to remove the ABS sensor, 2) I had the car on jack stands and I used a jack to brace underneath the knuckle at a control arm so the force wasn't absorbed by the suspension and 3) I was nervous about having the axle nut on - (I just replaced the RF CV axle and don't want to put any unnecessary force on the axle joints - probably being overly conservative) so I left it off. With the hub shocker rotated to the top, the hub bearing didn't try to separate - so it worked without having the nut on. I had to smack the hub shocker pretty hard with an 8 lb hammer like in your video, but it was 1000 times easier than the way I did the previous one.

@EasyFixShaun 3 жыл бұрын

@@jeffwatson2915 Nice Job Jeff. You did it perfectly! A+ 😊

@seung-hojoo7705 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Detailed and easy to understand. Many thanks.

@EasyFixShaun 3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome 😀

@drewphy2391 2 жыл бұрын

Well thought out video. Great info and troubleshooting the actual bearing.

@EasyFixShaun 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I hope it helped out 😀🔧🔧

@Kevin-sg5xc 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. I'm starting to hear this noise on my 2013 Nissan Altima with 76k miles. Kind of hard to believe it would be a wheel bearing so soon, but I will do this test to confirm. Could also be my tires as they are getting close to the wear bars and are cracked and dry rotted.

@EasyFixShaun 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Ya tires can make some similiar noises if they get feathered bad enough. When you spin test on the hoist and check for play, it eliminates the tire noise from the equation and helps to pinpoint a bearing. So hopefully that will help!

@nyag1764 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so very much. This is so helpful. My 2006 Toyota Forerunner is doing this right now 😞 I cannot afford the repairs so I'm going to try to take a crack at it myself.

@EasyFixShaun 3 жыл бұрын

No problem I’m glad it helped out. Make sure you pinpoint the bad bearing with the “shake and spin test” 😃

@tomknud Жыл бұрын

Great advice on all this. I had terrible noise in an old Supra. I tried the left rear, lots of noise but bearing in perfect shape! I tried the right, still noisy so I disconnected the axle. Less noise! So, I ran it with NO axles, raucous noise from center. I removed drive shaft and felt diff with hand. It was not smooth but hard to make 'noise' from hand spin. I replaced with other diff and returned driveshaft, noise seems to have gone way. Now rebuild diff.

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

Right on, Sometimes its hard to track them down for sure. Nice work! 😃🔧

@mgyver3 4 ай бұрын

i enjoyed your videos.ive been a mechanic for over 40 yrs myself.your very good at what you do.keep up the good work..al

@EasyFixShaun 4 ай бұрын

Thanks, will do! 😃😃

@eyedovoices 8 ай бұрын

Mine never made the "growling" sound, my issue started after a tire change, when I was leaving the tire shop I started hearing and feeling a loud bang/clunk sound. Especially when I hit a bump unevenly, or turned hard, over time I had a vibration at highway speeds. Then a small noise that had a waka waka sound that would change depending on speed which slowly got louder over time. Then a squeaking at low speed when the car was cold that sounded like a brake pad indicator or something rubbing. Then I finally took it in to Pep Boy's, they had it for 2-3 hour checked everything, drove it twice, they said "We can't find anything, take it to Mazda..". About 2-3 weeks later (last Friday) when driving to go get some food for lunch my rear driver side wheel made it's final 3 loud metallic clunks and my wheel went sideways and was being drug behind the car almost causing me to run into a wall, thankfully I was going slow so I didn't hit anyone and maintained control of the car long enough to get it off the road. So long story short don't wait to get your car checked by a qualified competent mechanic when you hear or feel something off or unusual. Hard it happened at any other point when I had been driving I would have been going much faster and possibly totalled the car, hit someone else or been seriously injured.

@EasyFixShaun 8 ай бұрын

I am so glad you are ok. Wow. Most likely, it sounds like yours was loose. When it was inspected it probably was test driven and since no noise was heard, it was given back to you vs giving it a visual inspection on a hoist (shake and spin test also). Most likely it could have been caught. It happens all the time. Very scary i am glad you are ok and are getting it fixed 😀

@jazdunn5733 3 жыл бұрын

I dont like how a clear blue pregnancy test advert came on for my adverts haha 😂 I just wanted to know about Wheel Bearings 🤣

@EasyFixShaun 3 жыл бұрын

Targeted advertising. I get car care products advertised to me all day long. I hope i helped out with your wheel bearing problems 😃

@eyedunno8462 3 жыл бұрын

Probably because you are a woman

@trinimom7686 Жыл бұрын

Very well explained I just changed my wheels only to realize the nose is now louder. Thanks now I know what to do

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

No problem. Glad it helped! 😃🔧

@ianpereira 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! My Jeep XJ does the same noise, now I know what to look for.

@EasyFixShaun 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Good luck finding your bearing 😀

@livewireOrourke 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I will do the shake and spin test once I get the chance. It's either a bad bearing or a toy airplane is following me around when I drive at +40MPH lol.

@EasyFixShaun 3 жыл бұрын

haha! it could be a drone 🤓

@MrSupernova111 2 жыл бұрын

Could also have something to do with your driveline or differential. Depends on what kind of vehicle you have.

@Dropp383 4 жыл бұрын

I knew it. think its my rear. good work with sounds in the car. how come the other wheel spins opposite from each other? confused.

@EasyFixShaun 4 жыл бұрын

Do you mean like on the drive axle front or rear?

@Dropp383 4 жыл бұрын

Easy Fix when you spin the wheel i can see the other wheel spinning in the opposite direction. confused.

@EasyFixShaun 4 жыл бұрын

Ok, ya anytime you spin a drive axle (front or rear) the oposite side will likely spin the opposite way because of how differentials work. If you have a "locker" in the differential then that will cause the tires on that drive axle to spin the same direction. This old school video is awesome on explaining how a differential works if you are interested. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/r79xqppqmJ6ah30.html It is awesome, I have watched it a couple of times. It is from 1937! Check it out! 😀

@darrylsjodin7184 Жыл бұрын

I bought an 03 Z06 last fall. Three days after, the starter failed. Now, one of the wheel bearings is making noise. 😂 The tires were bad, I replaced them, thinking that was the noise, but the noise continued with new tires! Good video! I’ll lift it up and check for noise.

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

Oh wow! Yes- the Shake and Spin test at all four wheels should help you pin point the culprit 😀🔧

@LCY77 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I had to watch a lot of videos and read to be sure, but when I saw 2:00 the drive test with the Toyota between 40-50mph that made it so clear what it is.

@EasyFixShaun 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent! I'm so glad it helped you out😀

@joebriggs9599 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent Thanks. Is it better to replace in pairs?

@EasyFixShaun 4 жыл бұрын

I never replace in pairs. I replace the just the defective bearing. You could replace both if you want, It wouldn't hurt anything. Especially if you have a lot of miles on your vehicle. But usually it isn't necessary 😀

@CryptoJourneyKs 3 жыл бұрын

Would you recommend replacing both wheel bearings such as Front Left/right if one goes bad or only the one? Thank you. Great video.

@EasyFixShaun 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I usually only do the one that is bad. But if you want to you can replace both. Especially if you have a trip coming up and you do your own work. You can save some money. Most times my people only want the bad parts replaced. If it were brakes, you always replace that stuff in pairs. Bearings you can go either way. On my own ride I usually only do the bad one. But one particular repair I did do both because the vehicle had 250k on it. If you want to save time, doing them both it’s not a horrible idea. That’s the long answer. Sorry I can’t just say yes or no 😀. It’s whatever works for you that will be best, as long as you at least replace the bad one. 🙂

@CryptoJourneyKs 3 жыл бұрын

@@EasyFixShaun Thanks for your help

@EasyFixShaun 3 жыл бұрын

You betcha!

@michellewhittlesey4398 11 ай бұрын

Super helpful! Without having done the shake or spin test, I am already 90% sure based on the "whomping" from your driving video that this is my problem... 😅

@EasyFixShaun 11 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! 😃🔧

@billsmith2212 Жыл бұрын

ETCG had a test several years ago . On a 1987 Chevy Celebrity , FWD , I put the floor jack under the control arm and ran it , one at a time raised up . I had the other three wheels chocked . I put in a BCA bearing over 50 K ago . I had a friend tell me " I would have changed both " . But there is nothing wrong with the other side . I will also use your method .

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

Fantastic! The shake and spin test by hand is the best test to do first because its fastest and easy and less intrusive to pinpoint one of the four bad bearings. Often you find two bearings bad. If that doesn't easily pinpoint it is time for "Plan B"- spin em and listen to them all. I prefer lifting to do this, and using a stethoscope to listen in to the bearings from the inside knuckle area at a mounting bolt for the wheel bearing or the knuckle itself. It is dangerous to do no matter how you do it unless using a "chassis ear". Chassis Ear solves all the dangerous aspects and makes it easy to spin all wheels and test all wheels on a simple test drive. Also, if all bearings aren't checked with both methods the loudest wheel bearing or a second bearing that is going bad can be easily missed. Let's be real most of us replacing wheel bearings are working on cars with higher mileage and having two wheels bearings failing is not uncommon in my experience. It doesn't happen all the time, but it does happen often enough that it is worth checking them all. Thank you for your comment! 😃🔧

@tammynorman8848 3 жыл бұрын

Two months ago i had my tires rotated so my newest winters with full tread were on the front. Since then i have head a whirring sound similar to jeep tires on pavement. I recently had my read brakes replaced and the mechanic said he heard the whirring noise and that it was the bearings. I am not hearing the clicking or rough growling or vibrating. When I asked if it was just the new winter tires as it only began when they were moved to the front he said it could be. Can the whirring be an initial sound of bad bearings?

@EasyFixShaun 3 жыл бұрын

Ok. Tires can make a similar sound to wheel bearings. To me it if very distinguishable and different. But it can be hard to tell for people that don't deal with it everyday. Feathering of the tire tread can cause a noise very similar to bad wheel bearings. If I hear what I perceive to be tire noise, I will visualy check all tires for feathering. If they are feathered badly I know there is a good chance that is the noise. I will still do the "shake and spin test" on the hoist to double check there isn't a bad wheel bearing that I can easily find. I have seen tire rotations cause the noise and then tire rotation quiet the noise down and then a slight bearings noise can now be heard. You could have two things going on and you should make sure that you don't. You can run the tires until they quiet down if that is the only problem. You shouldn't run on a bad bearing. That is how I would diagnose your car. I hope that helps you understand. I think from what you are saying that most likely the tires are where the noise is coming from. But.....I would recommend the "shake and spin test" like in the video any time you suspect a bad bearing is possible. That test will usually expose the bad wheel bearing quickly 😃

@scandia67 3 жыл бұрын

My driver's side front wheel bearing started acting up at 156,000 miles on my 2006 Highlander. I'm replacing both front bearings so I don't have to worry about the other one going out anytime soon.

@EasyFixShaun 3 жыл бұрын

Smart! Ya with that many miles, You might as well get them both done. Otherwise its a gamble on the other bearing. It served it purpose, that's good mileage 🔧😃

@poboy873 3 жыл бұрын

Toy had hole in drive boot. My original rf bearing on Cadillac went at 238k.

@EasyFixShaun 3 жыл бұрын

Wow that is awsome for a Cadilac! 😀

@christopherrobin361 Ай бұрын

Good vid. In all seriousness this was very helpful. Had a front bearing replaced just from knowing what was starting to get bad.

@EasyFixShaun Ай бұрын

Great to hear! Confirming the type of sound symptom you have is a huge step in the repair process. Nice work!😀

@pppaaa5399 2 жыл бұрын

Clear explanation, and showed the sound. Thank you!

@EasyFixShaun 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for you comment. I am glad it helped 😀🔧

@moparlover1968rr 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you on the advice, unfortunately I replaced all 4 wheels and tires, everything is tight up front, was told it was a bent axle, but replaced that and no difference, also corrected pinion angle with no change. Maybe it’s nothing but my rear view mirror gets slightly blurry with this slight vibration, the driveline is smooth at 80, if it wasn’t I’d feel the vibration by holding the transmission shifter, which as you know sits right on top of the transmission

@EasyFixShaun 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry about that. It sucks when you can not find the problem. Did you perform the "shake and spin test" in the video? Everything tight on the steering suspension? If so, anytime that happens for me I start back at square one and repeat my diagnosis. It sounds as if something spinning is causing your problem without a doubt. Some noise vibration and harshness issues are an extreme pain because there are so many components that spin. Many of those parts, problems can not be seen easily. Like inside of a cv axle boot, or inside of a tire if a belt is shifted and causing a pull or something. I would start over by spinning all components and do a visual test to start eliminating each component one by one. It is possible a rim could be bent or the hub mount has rust under a rotor or something and the spinning surface is not true. I have had both of the issues send me on a wild goose chase. Just spitballing some more ideas for you. Sounds like you have a hard problem to diagnoses. Keep working at it and put the time in. Work your way through it. You will find it 😃🔧🔧

@moparlover1968rr 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I will get back when I finally resolve this, I’ve driven the jeep on a 200 mile trip yesterday and honestly it’s livable but just know it’s not right.

@NIN_THUG 2 жыл бұрын

I had a wrangler with 33s, it started vibrating over time. Rotating the tires resolved the issue.

@WillCarrot 3 жыл бұрын

How can you tell if it’s a bearing or the rear differential? Also, my rear wheels (both) seem really hard to spin. Brakes are new and calibers are not stuck etc.

@EasyFixShaun 3 жыл бұрын

Good question. There different ways to check for bad bearings with varying degrees of danger involved. The noise is from something spinning. So it could always be a differential. But...always check the most obvious source first. The wheel bearings are the most likely to fail. They are a wear item, they are greased from the factory and are never re-greased or serviced until failure. The rear differential bearings are the same basic type of bearing except a little bigger and are bathed in a constant bath of lubricating differential oil. So they are much less likely to fail. They do fail, don’t get me wrong. But the most likely failure will always us be the wheel bearings. So check those first. I’m not sure why your wheels spin hard. You may need to track that down first so you can spin check them. If after performing the shake and spin test on all wheels I still can’t pinpoint the problem....I will spin the tires with the engine and a helper. I will listen to all wheel bearings and differential bearings to find the culprit. It is an advanced technique that has more danger involved because I am under the vehicle on a hoist with it running and everything spinning. The safest way to test and the best way to learn, get a chassis ear. They are electronic and have little microphones to clip on all the components you think could be bad. Then you just go for a test drive and listen through the device. Some models even have bluetooth and use the audio system in the car. They are pretty awsome. I hope this helps. 😀

@albertoherreros9087 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info. Your 10000% right on getting quality bearings. I learned that the hard way😂

@EasyFixShaun 2 жыл бұрын

Oh no! Me too. Ive seen bearings fail so soon and so badly that i feel the economy parts industry may need oversight. It is downright scary sometimes.

@chloes5330 3 жыл бұрын

really great video! thank you for explaining it in layman's terms.

@EasyFixShaun 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Really appreciate you! 😃🔧🔧

@seanstewart6292 4 жыл бұрын

you can borrow my tools if I can get some more on your tab on the snapon truck

@EasyFixShaun 4 жыл бұрын

haha!

@dancurrier6421 3 жыл бұрын

I just replaced my wheel bearing on left side and it is humming pretty good now

@StuffStudier 3 жыл бұрын

2:57 my honda pilot has the same weird wiggling tire sound.

@EasyFixShaun 3 жыл бұрын

Track that wiggle down. If it does it on both the y and x axis its almost always the bearing. Track it down though, you want to see where the movement is coming from to be sure. Sometimes a helper is the best way to located the movement. Sometimes I can spot it myself. Ask someone to help if you need it 😀🔧

@StuffStudier 3 жыл бұрын

@@EasyFixShaun i try to tell him to fix it but he wants to break his car i guess

@maztergee Жыл бұрын

thank you so much for taking the time to make this video , top guy💯

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

No problem. It does take effort and i really appreciate your comment 😀🔧

@TrayDyer38 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve got my head phones on and that’s the best way to hear it. It’s like I’m right in the car. That’s my sound on my 2006 highlander!

@EasyFixShaun 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect! Ya the speakers on a device don't really sound as good as head phones. It's a hard noise to capture😀🔧

@susanrojas1623 3 жыл бұрын

My problem was that when I was trying to accelerate my Mercedes-Benz, I was getting the sensation that the car was exhausted ( like it couldn't handle the increase of speed) and making this sound like the one you describe. My shop told me the emergency parking brake actuator was bad and front wheel bearings. They fixed the actuator, not yet the bearing, now the car can accelerate but the humming sound is still there ( I will take it to a regular shop to replace, the dealer is too expensive). My question is, how likely is that both things broke at the same time? I thought the sound started when I couldn't accelerate the car. Thanks, u r great.

@EasyFixShaun 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Susan! It's hard to say if both repairs were needed at the same time. If the car is older and has high mileage I would say the likely hood of the that happening increases. I wouldn't think one caused the other unless the bad bearing and bad brake actuator are on the same wheel. If they are on the same wheel, Its possible one problem caused the other or caused a questionable bearing to go bad after the actuator froze. Does that make sense. It's hard to say. Hopefully once the bearing is fixed it will drive great for you. 😃

@amandabradshaw6584 3 жыл бұрын

Would a bad wheel bearing make a grinding noise especially when making left hand turns.

@EasyFixShaun 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, it could be a bad bearing. It is very common for noise to be louder when turning slightly to one direction or the other. The noise would be quieter in the opposite direction. I would say you most likely have a bad wheel bearing. The next step, shake and spin all the wheels like in the video to get a visual and listen to the wheel bearings. Usually this will pinpoint the bad bearing for me easily. Make sure you do all four wheels. Bad wheel bearings tend to send the noise where it is not. You could hear the noise in front, but end up finding a bad bearing in the rear. Or you think the bad one is on the left, when its actually on the right. I am right about 1/2 the time. Try it out and report back if you have any luck! 😃