The Fast Cheap Way Mechanics Diagnose the Wubba Wubba Noise on a car or truck

Share this video with someone you know who's car is making helicopter noises. This video will show you the tips and tricks of how professional mechanics diagnose a bad tire or wheel hub bearing that's making noise when the wheel isn't loose and how to tell if it could be a CV axle too! These are the 3 tools I use together to make changing hub bearing- including these in this video much safer and easier. Press → amzn.to/2HcqoDA Press kit for collets (screw fails without XPL lube) → amzn.to/2HgHdNX Socket set to use as collets / extensions for speed → amzn.to/2VzgIfp
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[@briansmobile1]

Happy Mother's Day! Don't forget to let your mother or the mother of your children know how special she is! It doesn't have to cost money- just a little time & heart.

[@stans5270]

Happy Mothers Day Spanky!

[@jerrybear3081]

"throwing your weight around" to help diagnose the problem. thanks for being thorough and diligent by replacing both sides.

[@crperformancetucker5065]

Man ive done a pile of bearings in my time but i never knew about grabbing the spring and turning the wheel. Thanks for info

[@pongkham143]

I think I’ve watch all the noise videos on cars. Paid money for diagnosis and none can figure out the problem. Thank you

[@LuckySawdust]

Man, I have been running all over KZbin looking for this video -- wish I knew a way of pushing it higher in the search results! Do you have a video showing how to replace the suspension knuckle assembly on a Sienna??

[@MediumHalf]

Good tip on holding the coil spring and rotating the wheel!

[@spelunkerd]

I watched this one a second time to clarify what you are describing. I'll have to practice this maneuver in normal cars to better understand normal. Very good video, diagnosis is the greatest challenge in auto repair.

[@theadventuresofjavier8698]

Im claustrophobic but i always find cave/mine exploration fascinating. Awesome

[@jordanc3654]

Dude I always enjoy your videos but this really helped me with my Hellcat.. I already paid the price from the dealership saying it was the rear differential, they wanted almost $3k, I did it for $600... although still had the same symptoms, so much for the pat on my back, then they said tires which wasn’t the issue when they diagnosed differential but finally I could describe the noise enough for the internet to find me your video... I had the bad axles which caused the leak from the side of my differential which is a sealed unit and had to be replaced but was on my way to a third... thx

[@Clinton3011]

Thanks for playing the actual noise. So many videos don’t play the actual noise even though they say it in the title.

[@chronicmango]

This is the first video I could find that was the same symptoms as my car. Thanks so much!

[@ASH-ou4cg]

Thanks so much for this video. I think this is the only one that is closely showing, what I am experiencing on my car now. I get that same wah wah sound when I drive and is very noticeable when I turn left. It is almost identical to what is in your video. So you are saying it is a bad bearing? I simply need to get the wheel bearing replaced, or is it something else? Really sorry, but I'm not very smart when it comes to this sort of stuff and I need exact details. Thanks so much again

[@cocoyc495]

Thanks for sharing! I currently have wheel bearing type noise in the back and will try the coil spring trick.

[@theadventuresofjavier8698]

Im always gettin great tips from you B. 33 year tech and im still getting great info.a great tech always wants to learn.

[@30kendel]

Awsome diagnose for bad wheel bearings, awesome video brian!

[@stans5270]

Most times potholes are on the right side of your driving lane. Also curbs. The jarring from hitting those will speed up the wear of the bearing.

[@heavysnow8616]

Good job Brian, easy to get burned on a noise like this as they can sometimes be tricky to isolate. Thanks for taking the extra time to produce the video’s, much appreciated. P.S. No caves for me, I’m petrified of snakes and you have ones out there that can kill! Careful buddy.

[@briansmobile1]

I came onto a rattler that same trip at night. Got some good video and sound from it.

[@roylindsey7030]

Thanks for posting this. I am having a super hard extremly hard time locating a similar sound on my 99 Chevy Blazer 2WD. I have replaced the tires recently, only have a couple hundred miles on them. I also replaced both front hub bearings at same time. All four brakes with new rotors. Sound is almost identical to this video. I first thought it was rear axle bearing or tires. Tires were out of date so I did them first, no change to sound. Rear chunk was rebuilt 20k ago and I had to replace the trans with a used one less than 10k. Truck has 206000 miles on it. The 4.3 motor and all runs great, no codes. Looks good for age. I just can't afford to replace with something new. I've taken it to several mechanics but they can't seem to be certain either as they said they didn't find any play in the wheels. Any help would be much appreciated.

[@careynash512]

This is the sound that I hear on my truck and a mechanic and a dealership have fixed everything BUT the bearings in the back and recommend me to fix the rear differentiator vs the bearings! They had me replace the bearings in the front and I still have the sound. I have a 2017 F0150 and I feel I'm getting the run around a lot. Only $3600 invested so far and 4 brand new tires.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

The notorious hub bearing throbbing noise fun fun

[@johnrodebaugh7120]

Thanks Brian for the tip on checking hub bearings, I like the simple basic sequence to diagnose problems.

[@willefixit]

glad you did bolth sides smart,that spring trick is cool learned that long time ago from old mech.useally the otherside is never far behind. cool cave.

[@HOOD2358]

Just did one on my 99 Forester. Love those press In ones lol. Thanks for the tips.

[@combatjm89]

Great tip using the spring vibration to confirm!

[@G1itzik]

And when available, use Tapered roller bearings vs Ball Bearing they hold more vertical and side load), I think Subaru changed their rear bearing design to tapered after many premature wear

[@Blazer02LS]

Used to be that most cars used tapered rollers, then they switched to ball bearings in the front when they started using the unitized bearings and complete hub assemblies. I have never seen a unitized or full hub unit that was available in both types. 99% are ball bearing designs.

[@frugalprepper]

I do way more right bearings than left. My thought that the right side is on the edge of the road driving through all the puddles and picking up most the salt. I have had people that go through 3 or 4 right bearing sand the left one is still good and original to the car.

[@briansmobile1]

Add to that curbs and pot holes (full of salt water) and you could be on to something.

[@stans5270]

Happy Mothers Day Spanky!

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Great video brian

[@briansmobile1]

Thanks Antonio!

[@highwinds71]

And they want people to go to school for mechanical education , when it's free on youtube .

[@windycitystevo]

Is the (BFATE) Brian’s rendition of journey to the center of the Earth? 😁👍

[@tamaica7770]

My car has the same sound. The sound gets faster as you speed up and get slower as you slow down ( but on the high way as 70mph you don’t hear the noise). I don’t even know how to describe the noise😂. But it sounds like your. Appreciated video. Besides,was the issue from the tyres or the bearing hub?

[@briansmobile1]

Bearing hub. Welcome!

[@kamayawaddell6479]

I'm having the exact same issue.. thanks to you both!

[@AngelMolina-q5y]

I just replaced the wheel bearing and still makes that noise

[@graftonrobertson7257]

Thanks for the videos, and thanks also for the censorship (like in the bat cave). A lot of mechanic videos I find aren't so safe with my kids watching over my shoulder!

[@wyattoneable]

I never thought to hold on to a spring while checking for bearings, but it makes sense.

[@briansmobile1]

It was discovered by accident.

[@hittz8331]

Im getting that Whoop Whoop/Wubba Wubba sound. CV axle has been changed, along with new tires. My noise gets less audible above 35mph. About 50mph and up I get steering wheel vibration. I believe its my front right wheel, Im gonna try the vibration in the spring test. Thanks Much

[@georgebonney90]

Great method,thank u sir👍

[@RsFrag3d]

Excellent video 👍🏼

[@scottsmith9520]

My car is making that same thumping sound as yours. It is loudest at 25 mph and seems to quiet down as I get faster or slower than the 25 mph. Any thoughts about what it could be?

[@jlopes68]

im going to use this spring trick i think we may have a bearing going out. wooo bats!

[@Blazer02LS]

It works, just don't be wearing gloves while doing it.

[@jlopes68]

@@Blazer02LS roger that, no sissy mittens.

[@andrewthompsonuk1]

Enjoyed that. I had to pull a front bearing off my E38 BMW to punch out an Abs sensor. The race stayed in place. I added a bit more grease and all seemed to go together ok and the car drives perfectly. My question is should I replace the bearing now or did I do OK?

[@name-jn3ri]

I had to replace my front bearings two weeks ago. It sounded like a propeller plane at 60mph

[@chevroletsail7324]

Wonderful Awesome 👏👏👏

[@jaimedefore2633]

awesome! thank you! I love your videos

[@PedroNZ1965]

You have some more detailed footage of the wheel bearing change? Can you do a video changing an outer japanese cv joint please. Tia

[@briansmobile1]

You got it! kzbin.info/www/bejne/oX2Yh5iveJp5m9E

[@orfeous]

I have one wheel bearing on my car that sounds about the same as on your demo. woh woh woh woh woh and getting louder the higher speed the car get. Also more/less depending on outside temperature and for how long i drive the car. Cant determine which sides bad though. Inside car it sound from driver side (left) sometimes it sound like the sound coming from right passenger side :) Dealer changed bearing on one of the sides a couple of years ago. So i think its time for the other side now. I dont think its the axle that are bad.. what will that sound like? I have no clunking or metal banging sound. Just that woh woh woh woh woh.. and vibrations and the woh woh feel in steering wheel and in my pedals/floor. Really expensive to change though here with quality bearing. Last about 10 years so thats good.

[@briansmobile1]

That sounds like it could be tire wear issues from a bad alignment. Tires will do the same noise. Rotate the tires to the back or swap a known good set.

[@orfeous]

@@briansmobile1 i will do the alignment after the bearing replace. Because me and my friend replaced my lower control arms. The woh woh woh sound has been for a good long time. Maybe 1-2years. The tires are good. The same sound on winter tires :) I can report back after the bearing is replaced. Waiting on my personal mechanic at dealer to book me. He has been on education for two weeks.

[@garysgarage3669]

I live in the rust belt and my experience is the right side always goes first. I think its because the salt and slush is always deepest on the right side of the road, because of the road crown. I always change both anyway.

[@warnacokelat]

Any idea why my car still makes this funky noise when I turn to the right after replacing the wheel bearings? CV axle is brand new. The tire is 1 year old. It's not as bad as in the video, but I definitely can hear it sometimes. Before replacing the wheel bearings, it sounds a lot more worse.

[@weelgunny]

Good stuff!!!

[@youguyshearthat]

thanks man appreciate it !!

[@roxanneabbott8424]

Thank you for this video on bearings! Also what cave were you in??

[@planetdog1641]

thanks!!!

[@SkateSmokeAndDrum]

Just changed one and the Noise was the same. Figured I did it wrong, so I bought a whole knuckle with bearing/hub attached, once installed, the same noise was still there... swapped out multiple wheels, noise is still only in the same wheel. Not entirely sure what it could be

[@dailygrinders89]

Can you do a carrier bearing video

[@briansmobile1]

Like on a truck or Subaru? I have some of each.

[@bineshshrestha1681]

I bough ford falcon and it is making the same noise.😢 how much it cost to change those. Would you mind to tell me please

[@seeya205]

While stopping, let go of the steering wheel. The steering wheel will turn opposite of the bad wheel bearing. It will just turn slightly and you will then know which is the bad one.

[@witwicky5565]

Interesting not heard this before. I think my right bearing is bad and it does pull to the right. Any idea why a bad bearing would make the car pull the opposite way?

[@mickymarir5069]

Brian would u happen to know how the firing order for a Saturn cue hybrid green line are set up if so plz let me know

[@scuba422123]

usually its pot holes that kill bearings so doing 2 really don't recommend and the torque wrench spec..... whet the heck threres no preload... I slam them with the impact ive done hundreds

[@briansmobile1]

Pot holes can def. take them out. This one was a combo of cold weather, age, salt, and some impact.

[@Professional_Youtube_Commenter]

For brits out there. Is wheel bearing something they test for in the mot?

[@jasonmushersee]

driver side cv joint on my alero sounds like a marching band. not sure if that one is going bad because the weight of the transmission & me is that side or just hitting potholes

[@NatturallyTeeTee]

How much would this cost to be fixed? This noise is in my car but not as loud

[@dukenukem7043]

so far i’ve replaced my tires , ive replaced both cv joints, and the problem STILL persists… so onto fixing the wheel bearing

[@SloppyToppy]

PLEASE HELP!! My right front tire 2007 Ford Fusion AWD ( I THINK that's where sound is coming from) is making a wom wom wom wom sound but only when I let off gas. When I press pedal or brake it stops. What could this be??🤔🤔🤔

[@highwinds71]

That's what my van is starting to sound like just changed the brakes and rotors on the front.. and the tires are new.

[@TepigmanMessgaming]

Nice! The sound tho!?!

[@briansmobile1]

Try different headphones and or speakers / settings. It's like screen colors vs. real life. Results may vary.

[@kunishsuman1830]

I got new tires but m feeling like bumpy tire noise in cabin area while driving on 20-25 speed after 30 speed it’s goes away ?

[@chenglongguo5181]

I have my vehicle making sorts of humming or grinding noise when decelerating all the way from 40km/h to the stop, what problem can that be? I also tried to keep the speed around 30km/h for a range of distance, so the speed was kept around 30km/h all the time, the sort of the humming and grinding sounds are appearing the most noticeable during the journey. I’ve replaced the brake rotors and pads as due to the noise, but the noise just stays the same.

[@mrdeeds72]

The before sound reminds me of 'Nam

[@kdonnellyc1974]

That is the exact sound my car is making, but mine only makes it when turning left.

[@brianburton3217]

My range rover has had both front wheel bearings replaced. Still got woop woop noise

[@ginoromano2442]

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[@btd2516]

How do you check rear wheel bearings on a live axle? (94 Chev G20 full size van)

[@king49334]

I can't tell you it's a secret

[@Blazer02LS]

On those you can listen for noise as you rotate them by hand, then try to lift the axle up in the housing. Play vertically = wear. The thing with them is that the axle itself is the inner race of the bearing. So you need to replace the seal and bearing, and if there is any wear on the axle it gets replaced. Unless you have a version that can use an axle saver style, those move the bearing to a different spot on the axle where it isn't worn.

[@mr.nobody4900]

No ABS light on?

[@briansmobile1]

Great question Mario- you see that a lot on GM trucks, but on minivans- especially imports the tone wheel isn't inside. It's on the CV axle.

[@mr.nobody4900]

That makes sense and many thanks for sharing your tips with us. Thumbs Up

[@Bereft777]

Sure you can replace one but should you...always repair in axle pairs

[@codylundgren8480]

How can I hear anything if you don’t stop talking

[@thewrenchmaster122]

Sounds the same still

[@skiplazauski1497]

Nice video Brian! For those noises you just can't find this device might help. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqLLYqJ-bdJ4p7s Skip the intro and start at 51 seconds. Dr. Skip

[@AustinCasey-w1q]

Can’t hear while your yapping the whole time