Noise tire or beraring

Tiny
20ALTIMA01
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  • 2001 NISSAN ALTIMA
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 130,000 MILES
I have a humming coning from the front of the car worst at 40mph through 80mph tolerable at 70mph had the bearings changed about 2 years tire pressure is at 32-34 psi
Tuesday, April 12th, 2011 AT 8:25 AM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
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Symptoms indicates the bearings are most likely to be faulty.

Check the tire thread for uneven wear. If none found the bearing should be the culprit.

When the axle shaft central nut is improperly torqued, premature failure of the bearing would occur.
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Tuesday, April 12th, 2011 AT 4:45 PM

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