has anyone changed front wheel bearings?
11-29-2001, 07:46 AM
#1
has anyone changed front wheel bearings?
my left side is bad. the nissan dealer quoted me $289 to do it. i have done it before in high school but that was a long time ago. also how much for the parts ?
11-29-2001, 07:49 AM
#2
MaxVQ did this a few days ago. His website with instructions is http://www.motorvate.ca
11-29-2001, 08:03 AM
#4
thanx
thanx - i cant get his website to pull up but i got the p/n for the bearing and seal.i should be able to figure it out from there. wierd how another max owner is going thourgh the same problems as me.
11-29-2001, 09:07 PM
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Re: thanx
Originally posted by nismo2020
thanx - i cant get his website to pull up but i got the p/n for the bearing and seal.i should be able to figure it out from there. wierd how another max owner is going thourgh the same problems as me.
thanx - i cant get his website to pull up but i got the p/n for the bearing and seal.i should be able to figure it out from there. wierd how another max owner is going thourgh the same problems as me.
Please let me know....
11-29-2001, 10:41 PM
#6
Re: thanx
Originally posted by nismo2020
thanx - i cant get his website to pull up but i got the p/n for the bearing and seal.i should be able to figure it out from there. wierd how another max owner is going thourgh the same problems as me.
thanx - i cant get his website to pull up but i got the p/n for the bearing and seal.i should be able to figure it out from there. wierd how another max owner is going thourgh the same problems as me.
11-29-2001, 11:13 PM
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Re: thanx
Originally posted by nismo2020
thanx - i cant get his website to pull up but i got the p/n for the bearing and seal.i should be able to figure it out from there. wierd how another max owner is going thourgh the same problems as me.
thanx - i cant get his website to pull up but i got the p/n for the bearing and seal.i should be able to figure it out from there. wierd how another max owner is going thourgh the same problems as me.
11-30-2001, 12:13 AM
#9
Originally posted by NYCe MaXiMa
What exactly are the signs of a bad wheel bearing? I question some of the noises coming from the front suspension sometimes...
thanks
What exactly are the signs of a bad wheel bearing? I question some of the noises coming from the front suspension sometimes...
thanks
11-30-2001, 03:46 AM
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Re: has anyone changed front wheel bearings?
Originally posted by nismo2020
my left side is bad. the nissan dealer quoted me $289 to do it. i have done it before in high school but that was a long time ago. also how much for the parts ?
my left side is bad. the nissan dealer quoted me $289 to do it. i have done it before in high school but that was a long time ago. also how much for the parts ?
11-30-2001, 04:38 AM
#11
i have the exact same symptoms as Weasl and MaxVQ i will try again and let you know. today wheni drove the car to work the noise got even worse now its making a clanking noise every fourth whoop whoop. taking it nissan in about thirty mins. cant afford to wait any longer.
11-30-2001, 05:55 AM
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Originally posted by NYCe MaXiMa
What exactly are the signs of a bad wheel bearing? I question some of the noises coming from the front suspension sometimes...
thanks
What exactly are the signs of a bad wheel bearing? I question some of the noises coming from the front suspension sometimes...
thanks
When my right wheel bearing went bad I heard a *tum tum tum* noise while making a right turn. My steering wheel was shaking too.
11-30-2001, 06:11 AM
#13
Originally posted by nismo2020
i have the exact same symptoms as Weasl and MaxVQ i will try again and let you know. today wheni drove the car to work the noise got even worse now its making a clanking noise every fourth whoop whoop. taking it nissan in about thirty mins. cant afford to wait any longer.
i have the exact same symptoms as Weasl and MaxVQ i will try again and let you know. today wheni drove the car to work the noise got even worse now its making a clanking noise every fourth whoop whoop. taking it nissan in about thirty mins. cant afford to wait any longer.
11-30-2001, 06:39 AM
#14
I replaced front left baring without a hub(make sure your hub is in good condition in the front. If not replace it also). It cost me 120.
And I also replaced rear right(that came with a hub). That cost me about 120 too. Labor included.
And I also replaced rear right(that came with a hub). That cost me about 120 too. Labor included.
11-30-2001, 04:22 PM
#19
How to check for sure
Jack up the front of the car so the offending wheel is hanging. Then put your hands on the top and bottom of the wheel. Pull back and forth on the top and bottom of the wheel to check for looseness. If the top or bottom of the wheel deflects even a little bit, odds are you have a failing wheel bearing.
BTW I had a quote of about $300 once from a local garage to do a wheel bearing. He had me by my b*lls though since the car was nearly undrivable. Nice to know the parts involved aren't too expensive; I'll do it myself the next time it happens.
Regards,
TOM
BTW I had a quote of about $300 once from a local garage to do a wheel bearing. He had me by my b*lls though since the car was nearly undrivable. Nice to know the parts involved aren't too expensive; I'll do it myself the next time it happens.
Regards,
TOM
11-30-2001, 05:57 PM
#20
Re: How to check for sure
Originally posted by tom_98se
Jack up the front of the car so the offending wheel is hanging. Then put your hands on the top and bottom of the wheel. Pull back and forth on the top and bottom of the wheel to check for looseness. If the top or bottom of the wheel deflects even a little bit, odds are you have a failing wheel bearing.
BTW I had a quote of about $300 once from a local garage to do a wheel bearing. He had me by my b*lls though since the car was nearly undrivable. Nice to know the parts involved aren't too expensive; I'll do it myself the next time it happens.
Regards,
TOM
Jack up the front of the car so the offending wheel is hanging. Then put your hands on the top and bottom of the wheel. Pull back and forth on the top and bottom of the wheel to check for looseness. If the top or bottom of the wheel deflects even a little bit, odds are you have a failing wheel bearing.
BTW I had a quote of about $300 once from a local garage to do a wheel bearing. He had me by my b*lls though since the car was nearly undrivable. Nice to know the parts involved aren't too expensive; I'll do it myself the next time it happens.
Regards,
TOM
12-01-2001, 02:56 AM
#21
Re: How to check for sure
Originally posted by tom_98se
Jack up the front of the car so the offending wheel is hanging. Then put your hands on the top and bottom of the wheel. Pull back and forth on the top and bottom of the wheel to check for looseness. If the top or bottom of the wheel deflects even a little bit, odds are you have a failing wheel bearing.
Jack up the front of the car so the offending wheel is hanging. Then put your hands on the top and bottom of the wheel. Pull back and forth on the top and bottom of the wheel to check for looseness. If the top or bottom of the wheel deflects even a little bit, odds are you have a failing wheel bearing.
12-04-2001, 02:54 AM
#23
Re: Re: How to check for sure
Originally posted by Weasel
Do I try to make the wheel move along its axis of travel or perpendicular to it?
Do I try to make the wheel move along its axis of travel or perpendicular to it?
in other words, eg: you're pushing on the outer sidewall at the bottom of the tire and pulling on the inner sidewall at the top of the tire with the vehicle securely raised either on a lift or on jackstands. Use a strong back and forth pressure to feel for any "play." There should be none.
Do not trust a jack alone for this test.
12-05-2001, 06:48 AM
#26
Re: Had Hub Bearing Changed
My left front bearing is going bad too. Nissan dealer replaced it about 11K miles ago when they replaced the bearings in my 5spd tranny. They are already talking hub replacement as well. I think they should have replaced it before. We'll see.
It was easy to recognize with the wheel off the ground, like been said, grab the top and bottom of the wheel and wiggle. The wheel should have no play.
It was easy to recognize with the wheel off the ground, like been said, grab the top and bottom of the wheel and wiggle. The wheel should have no play.
12-05-2001, 09:19 AM
#27
Originally posted by MaxDriver98
My car has the same problem when I turn right it makes a humming sound. What if I don't get it fix? What will happen?? Front Wheel Bearing Replacement.
My car has the same problem when I turn right it makes a humming sound. What if I don't get it fix? What will happen?? Front Wheel Bearing Replacement.
12-05-2001, 10:03 AM
#28
The symptoms of a bad wheel bearing also happen to be very similar to symptoms of a bad tire, wheel, or wheel balance. Before concluding that your wheel bearing is bad, and hterefore a more expensive repair, try rotating your tires. If those humms, growls etc move with the rotation, then you wheel bearings are OK
DW
DW
12-05-2001, 11:35 AM
#29
FYI, if you want a great deal on the parts for this repair (bearings and seals) call Dave B at Town North Nissan. His number is in the 5th gen stcicky about parts. He'll get you OEM parts at prices that compare very well to the ones someone got at Tire Kingdom. I don't want to post exact prices because some people don't like doing that, but Dave will get you a great deal, and great post-sale service.
12-05-2001, 05:03 PM
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Interesting thread.. Here is a question.
I have been hearing noises from what seems to be my right front wheel. It makes a humming noise that increases when I turn to the right. It actually makes a thump-thump-thump kinda noise when turing a corner. (Don't you just LOVE noise descriptions?) Anyway - my dad and I got together and rotated the tires - did the push-pull test to see if there was any play and there wasn't. We even ran the car up on blocks to see if we could locate the noise. We couldn't really hear anything with the wheels off. My dad says that he thinks its the CV joints. My dad is pretty mechanical but I don't want to spend the money on a rebuilt axle (cheaper than just the CV joint) is it's someother problem... Any ideas?
Brian
I have been hearing noises from what seems to be my right front wheel. It makes a humming noise that increases when I turn to the right. It actually makes a thump-thump-thump kinda noise when turing a corner. (Don't you just LOVE noise descriptions?) Anyway - my dad and I got together and rotated the tires - did the push-pull test to see if there was any play and there wasn't. We even ran the car up on blocks to see if we could locate the noise. We couldn't really hear anything with the wheels off. My dad says that he thinks its the CV joints. My dad is pretty mechanical but I don't want to spend the money on a rebuilt axle (cheaper than just the CV joint) is it's someother problem... Any ideas?
Brian
12-05-2001, 09:25 PM
#31
Originally posted by Briguy1971
Interesting thread.. Here is a question.
I have been hearing noises from what seems to be my right front wheel. It makes a humming noise that increases when I turn to the right. It actually makes a thump-thump-thump kinda noise when turing a corner. (Don't you just LOVE noise descriptions?) Anyway - my dad and I got together and rotated the tires - did the push-pull test to see if there was any play and there wasn't. We even ran the car up on blocks to see if we could locate the noise. We couldn't really hear anything with the wheels off. My dad says that he thinks its the CV joints. My dad is pretty mechanical but I don't want to spend the money on a rebuilt axle (cheaper than just the CV joint) is it's someother problem... Any ideas?
Brian
Interesting thread.. Here is a question.
I have been hearing noises from what seems to be my right front wheel. It makes a humming noise that increases when I turn to the right. It actually makes a thump-thump-thump kinda noise when turing a corner. (Don't you just LOVE noise descriptions?) Anyway - my dad and I got together and rotated the tires - did the push-pull test to see if there was any play and there wasn't. We even ran the car up on blocks to see if we could locate the noise. We couldn't really hear anything with the wheels off. My dad says that he thinks its the CV joints. My dad is pretty mechanical but I don't want to spend the money on a rebuilt axle (cheaper than just the CV joint) is it's someother problem... Any ideas?
Brian
12-06-2001, 12:18 AM
#32
where are you people getting these prices? not that i'm saying you're liars, lol, but considering that the front wheel bearings are a sealed unit, those kind always run significantly more than that. right??
12-06-2001, 12:34 AM
#33
Originally posted by JDM4LIFE
where are you people getting these prices? not that i'm saying you're liars, lol, but considering that the front wheel bearings are a sealed unit, those kind always run significantly more than that. right??
where are you people getting these prices? not that i'm saying you're liars, lol, but considering that the front wheel bearings are a sealed unit, those kind always run significantly more than that. right??
12-21-2001, 10:35 AM
#35
Originally posted by JDM4LIFE
where are you people getting these prices? not that i'm saying you're liars, lol, but considering that the front wheel bearings are a sealed unit, those kind always run significantly more than that. right??
where are you people getting these prices? not that i'm saying you're liars, lol, but considering that the front wheel bearings are a sealed unit, those kind always run significantly more than that. right??
12-26-2001, 06:42 AM
#40
Originally posted by dwapenyi
For those of you who have had the wheel bearing problem, is the hum ALWAYS there, no matter what the speed?? Mine goes away after at >80 mph.
DW
For those of you who have had the wheel bearing problem, is the hum ALWAYS there, no matter what the speed?? Mine goes away after at >80 mph.
DW