bad Wheel bearing

[Chrish051873]

Do you think it would hurt to drive on it for another week until parts come in?

 

[ss2000slp]

PB should be fine. As long as there's no play in the bearing, should be fine. Just get louder

 

[Chrish051873]

Update.

So got the passenger side changed, good news is That the noise is gone. Bad news is that I have an ABS and stability light on, even after replacing both wheel Speed sensors.

I need help please.

Chris

 

[ss2000slp]

Glad you found the noise. What do you get for codes?

 

[Chrish051873]

I just came from o Reilly's.

Seems they are the only ones that will read my car.

So the light was on when I went there, his scanner said no active codes, then he checked history. No active codes.

So he asked me if I wanted to clear any, of course I had to push the button.

I started the car and it was gone. Before I got out of the parking lot it came back on so I went back in, he scanned it again.
There was still no active or any in history.

Do they just take time to learn the new sensors ?

 

[ss2000slp]

If they just have a generic code reader, it probably won't read anything other than engine DTCs. The sensors do not have to be learned. They do have to be in exactly the right spot. If there is any dirt or debris between the knuckle and the sensor it will throw the reading off.

Usually with wheel speed sensor codes, they will clear when you shut the vehicle off, and won't reappear until you drive again. Unless they are shorted, then the light will come back on right away as soon as you start it up.

 

[Chrish051873]

I did take some light sandpaper and cleaned up the knuckle.

Not sure what else I could try at this point, but if you have something or a trick up your sleeve, I'm willing to give it a shot

 

[Chrish051873]

found a nice shop with a bi-directional code reader
had codes read, came back left front wheel speed sensor.

i replaced that thing and was gentle as all heck with it..

ideas anyone ?

 

[ss2000slp]

Got me. At this point the only thing I have left for you to try is to take a multi-meter and ohm across the two wires of the sensor. Then do the same thing on the other side and see if your readings are similar. Maybe a bad sensor. If that tests ok, the next step is to check the wires from the sensor connector to the abs computer.

Is the tone ring for the sensor on the axle?

 

[Chrish051873]

So this weekend, I checked the wires by ohming where the sensor plugs in to where the wires plug into the abs module, all good.

We havE active wheel speed sensors where there is no tone ring.

So I am at a loss here, anymore suggestions from the SOF crew ?

Chris

 

[ss2000slp]

If there is not tone ring, it gets the signal from a small magnet/sensor in the bearing. Bearing's in backwards.

 

[Chrish051873]

Darn it.

I'm thinking the same thing.

Guess I should have done a little more research oR just had the dealer press them in.

I'm ready to say f it, buy 2 more bearings and see if the dealer will press them.

Then I should be good for at least another 50-60 thousand miles.

Or I could send them to you ? Willing ?

 

[ss2000slp]

I don't mind. We have quite a few people in the area of my shop that do their own work, but bring us stuff like that to press in for them. What might be a more cost effective alternative would be to find a shop around you that can do it. Take the knuckles off and bring them in with the wheel bearings and just have them swap the bearings in. Probably cheaper and faster than shipping heavy parts all the way to CT.

If the parts are off the car, I can't see anyone charging you more than an hours labor to press the two bearings in. We usually charge $20 or a 30 pack. You have to find the right garage tho

 

[ss2000slp]

Before you do that, get the codes checked and see which one is causing it. Hopefully only one of them. And make sure to tell whoever is pressing them in that there's an in and out. Should say right on the bearing.

 

[Chrish051873]

At this point.
If your willing to press them both, I'm willing to replace them both.

I would be more than willing to ship to you and even a few bucks if needed.

I just want This job done and done right.

Can you turn it around in a day ?

Really appreciate it.

 

[ss2000slp]

If that's really what you want to do, I have no problem doing that. Just pay the shipping both ways. Whenever they show up at my shop, I'd do them that day, and mail them back the next. Would definitely be quicker to have someone local do it, but if you wanna send them, PM me and I'll send you the address for my shop.

 

[myladyesclave]

I think I may have a wheel bearing going out as well 78900 miles. 2012 turbo standard trans. when i turn left it starts thumping like going across rumble strip if it goes right it has a loud roar. going straight its just a roar. Wheels spin freely and i just replaced front tires thinking it was them. Can normal mechanics change this for me or is it a dealer thing?

 

[$ub$onic]

I think I may have a wheel bearing going out as well 78900 miles. 2012 turbo standard trans. when i turn left it starts thumping like going across rumble strip if it goes right it has a loud roar. going straight its just a roar. Wheels spin freely and i just replaced front tires thinking it was them. Can normal mechanics change this for me or is it a dealer thing?

Throwing it out there but it could a cv joint too.

 

[jgrote]

I think I may have a wheel bearing going out as well 78900 miles. 2012 turbo standard trans. when i turn left it starts thumping like going across rumble strip if it goes right it has a loud roar. going straight its just a roar. Wheels spin freely and i just replaced front tires thinking it was them. Can normal mechanics change this for me or is it a dealer thing?

I agree. Your symptoms don't sound like a bearing. They generally make more of a whirring noise. Thumping can be anything in the steering/suspension causing the axle to hang up, but more than likely you have a bad outer CV joint. DO NOT replace with a "new" one from an auto parts store. They are Chinese knockoffs and aren't worth the time. Find a good used one or a remanned one. NAPA remanned units are made by A1-Cardone. They do quality work.

 

[ss2000slp]

Normal shops shouldn't have a problem, just a regular press in bearing like many cars. If you haven't already, read through the other pages of this thread. There are steps to help you pinpoint the noise, and someone experienced the wrong way to install the bearing.