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2002 Pontiac Montana Repair Question


Topics covered: Noise, Wheel, Wheel bearing.
Mileage: 260,000 miles.

Asked on May 17, 2012

I put my Pontiac Montana on Axle Jacks to determine which wheel bearing needs replacing But am unable to hear which side needs replacing. How do I determine this without randomly choosing a side and risk being wrong.

Front wheel bearing to be replaced. Not sure which one.
Avatar Asked by Pete Brobbel

Answer

Replied on May 17, 2012

If it's safely supported, listen next to each one underneath with a stethoscope while running it in gear. One will be questionable, but then the other one will be obvious by the rumbling noise.

Tiny Answered by caradiodoc (expert)
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