Hey guys, I have 180k on my 02 and am hearing a "grinding" noise from the front left wheel. I stays no matter which way I turn and increases with speed. I'm guessing this is a bad wheel bearing? Can anyone help me out. How do I verify this and is there a how to? I tried searching this but I keep getting error messages from the search engine.

 

search isn't working for me either. try a google search.

 

jack up tire and check for play. Twelve and six o'clock.

 

You can also check the axleshaft/bearing locknut for having lost it's torque. If it's loose then the bearing is toast and there MAY be damage to the hub and axleshaft as well.

 

I just had to do my RF wheel bearing and hub. I have seen a lot of maximas our year coming in for this same problem lately

Buy a hub before you even start cuz if it needs a bearing it will most likly need a hub to. You dont want to be stuck with the front of your car all apart and need a hub. call around most nissan dealers have them in stock and the price can differ by up to 30 bucks.