How to determine if wheel hubs need replacing

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How does one determine if the wheel hubs need replacing, or is it the CV joints? Hearing a grinding noise in front while driving. Hard to tell from which side.

poolere in Lancaster CA

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Feb 23, 2011

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Boston1on Feb 23, 2011

Usually a CV joints clicks on turns. To check your wheel bearings you must have a floor jack , a small one is ok. Place jack under the lower control arm close to the tire and jack up. Spin the tire you will hear a rough noise that tht problem if you spin it and it feels smooth its ok. If its really worn you have looseness in the wheel, push on it at the top to check. It also could be grinding brakes check them too.

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northlanderon Feb 23, 2011

C/V Axle noise is more of a clicking metal noise. it could be your hearing some brake noise from the rotor but it's always good to get it seen by a professional.

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