wheel bearing?

2005 FORD TAURUS
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2005 Ford Taurus Engine Size unknown Wheel Drive Type unknown 60500 miles
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wheel bearing? What is this? .transmission just change. new on built by a named service provider. And they said to get this checked.
Dec 7, 2007 at 6:56 PM
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I think they may have said "wheel bearing" It's what helps the wheel spin, the axles go thru them and if there bad, the tend to growl a bit...
Dec 7, 2007 at 6:59 PM
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This is actually a bearing hub. Here is how to change them out on both sides. Check out the images (below). Let us know if you need anything else.
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