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Wheel Bearings Diagnosis

Wheel Bearings Diagnosis

Step Action Yes No
1 Did you review the General Description and perform the necessary inspections? Go to Step 2  Go to Symptoms - Suspension General Diagnosis 
2 Road test the vehicle in order to verify the customer's complaint.
Does the vehicle operate normally?
System OK Go to Step 3 
3
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Inspect for tire or wheel damage.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 6  Go to Step 4 
4 Road test the vehicle to verify the location of the wheel bearing noise.
Did you locate the source of the wheel bearing noise?
Go to Step 5  Go to Step 2 
5 Replace the wheel bearing. Refer to Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement , Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (With Disc Brakes) or Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (With Drum Brakes) .
Did this complete the repair?
Go to Step 6  -
6 Road test the vehicle to verify the repair.
Does the vehicle operate normally?
System OK Go to Step 3