Front wheel bearing to be replaced

Tiny
PETE BROBBEL
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  • 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA
  • 260,000 MILES
I put my Pontiac Montana on Axle Jacks to determine which wheel bearing needs replacing But am unable to hear which side needs replacing. How do I determine this without randomly choosing a side and risk being wrong. Front wheel bearing to be replaced. Not sure which one.
Thursday, May 17th, 2012 AT 5:59 PM

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Tiny
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If it's safely supported, listen next to each one underneath with a stethoscope while running it in gear. One will be questionable, but then the other one will be obvious by the rumbling noise.
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Thursday, May 17th, 2012 AT 6:08 PM

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