1999 Pontiac Grand Am wheel bearing noise?

1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM
220,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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K_JOHNS23
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When driving above 50mph there is a rattling noise coming from the aft right side of the car. Could this be a wheel bearing?
Feb 26, 2009 at 9:08 PM
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MMPRINCE4000
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Raise car, put on stands, grasp tire and push/pull both horizontally and vertically, any movement would indicate a hub bearing, ball joint, control arm bushing.

Also inspect the exhaust, looking for any loose or missing hangers.
Feb 27, 2009 at 8:33 AM
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