Steering wheel vibration

SHOW36

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2006 NISSAN MURANO
3.5L
6 CYL
4WD
AUTOMATIC
133,000 MILES

I have a 2006 Nissan Murano that needed a front wheel bearing replaced. I replaced the wheels bearing with no issues. Upon a test ride after about 20 seconds of driving not right away the front end was vibrating as well as the steering wheels. It never happened before. Even as I slowed to 5 mph I could still feel a pulsating in the steering wheel. Any help would be appretiated.

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WRENCHTECH

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Check your wheel that it is mounted correctly and the lugs are tight. Jack the wheel and run it in the air to see if it is turning straight.

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Monday, March 7th, 2016 AT 7:11 AM

SHOW36

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Everything seems like it's running straight. The vibration almost feels like it happens after each wheel revolution.

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Monday, March 7th, 2016 AT 5:56 PM

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Something went seriously wrong and you need to find it before driving it too much. You should probably have someone else look at it and put the wheel on a balancer to see if it has any issues while examining the suspension also.

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Monday, March 7th, 2016 AT 6:04 PM

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Actually I can't even drive it because it shakes so much. I didn't think the new bearing would do this. I put everything back tight and with no issues to. Is there a right side up or down for a complete sealed wheel bearing?

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Monday, March 7th, 2016 AT 6:09 PM

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