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2008 Saturn Aura Repair Question


Topics covered: Wheel, Wheel bearing.
Mileage: 44,721 miles.

Asked on June 8, 2011

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Is there a difference between a wheel bearing and a strut bearing? If so , what is the difference?

Thank you in advance for your help.
Avatar Asked by Shay11209

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Replied on June 8, 2011

A wheel bearing is for the wheels to rotate smoothly the strut bearing goes in at the top of the strut and allows the strut to move smoothly.The wheel bearing is a lot stronger then the strut bearing because the wheel bearing supports the weight of the car.

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