Driver's side rear wheel locks up

Tiny
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  • 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU
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My driver side rear wheel is locked up. It moves for about three feet in reverse then completely locks in drive. It is the wheel bearing or calipers?
Saturday, September 22nd, 2018 AT 4:41 AM

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Tiny
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A wheel bearing when it locks up usually locks up for good, because if someone did not pack it with grease or whatever. If it has no lubrication it will heat up so much it will weld itself to the shaft and not come loose. So I am thinking that it might be the caliper.
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Saturday, September 22nd, 2018 AT 9:17 AM

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