2002 Ford Explorer 2002 Ford Explorer Wheel Bearing

2002 FORD EXPLORER
115,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ODINM
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I was wondering if the following indicates a bad right or left rear wheel bearing:

@ 55+mph a loud oscillating vibration occurs. The noise is comming from the rear. And from what I can tell its the passenger side wheel.

another point to note is when i make a slow left turn (on the highway) the noise is unmisteakably louder, and the noise goes away when turning right (again on the highway).

Does that make it clear-cut that it's the passenger side? Or might it be the driver's side??? Are there any simple tests to check if the bearing is bad?

I was told which ever side you turn to and the noise is made, the opposite side is the bad bearing. Any help would be appreciated!!!
May 16, 2008 at 7:36 PM
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