How to 100% diagnose a bad wheel bearing.

[@Fisheveryday07]

I’m gonna say all the videos I see for mechanics. Thank you for not playing music over what you’re doing and thank you for turning your volume up. It was awesome easy to hear even the slightest sounds.

[@wayofthewrench]

You're very welcome, glad you enjoyed the video. Hopefully I earned your subscription today. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel!

[@mattuccino9731]

This is the first video that shows an example of the noise that could indicate a bad wheel bearing. It's confirmed my suspicions, thanks for adding that part!

[@wayofthewrench]

Awesome, glad I could help you out. If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel. Cheers!

[@cosmicallyderived]

Yes, demonstrating the actual sound and the source makes all the difference.

[@wayofthewrench]

Yup, it sure does. Thanks for the watch!

[@MarliynHolcomb]

I have an old car. Buick lesabre 1996, and I heard this weird sound. After watching this video I think k it solved my problem. Bad bearings. Because I have a set of new tires. Thank you!

[@staceythibeault-vz6yy]

Not only are you a great mechanic, you’re also a great teacher. I like how the video is straight to the point and is taught to all genres of people with different levels of car knowledge. You’re very receptive to what your audience will be thinking and how they best learn. Learned this with ease so thank you!

[@wayofthewrench]

Thank you very much for your kind words. I try very hard to make quality videos for my students and I have spent many years honing my craft. If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel! Cheers!

[@Vagabond_Etranger]

I strongly believe wheel bearing & axle problem comes from you hitting potholes & curbs. I always try to find a smooth pavement for all 4 tires. My co-worker's wife vehicle had a rear axle problem from her hitting the curb whenever she makes a right turn.

[@wayofthewrench]

There's lots of factors like weather/climate, driving style, manufacturers, abuse, installation, etc but yeah could be. If ya keep hitting something, it's gonna fail earlier. Thanks for the watch!

[@Ratlins9]

Excellent job, showed your audience exactly how to diagnose a bad wheel bearing visually as well as audibly in a concise video.

[@wayofthewrench]

Thanks for your kind words! Glad you enjoyed the video. If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the watch and your support for the channel! Cheers!

[@francinemiranda8409]

My mechanic granson diagnosed my bad wheel bearing...now I know exactly what he's been talking about...thanks! 👍🏻

[@wayofthewrench]

Glad to help! Now you can start talking with him about car stuff too....I know I would be super happy to have a conversation with my Grandfather about cars! Both of my grandfather's died really early of cancer so I didn't get a chance to spend much time with them. Enjoy your Grandson! Cheers!

[@paulkelm6550]

Well done! No extra junk. No extra talking, just good straightforward information. Thanks.

[@wayofthewrench]

Thanks Paul! Hopefully I earned your subscription and maybe a share out on your social media.....that would be awesome. Thanks for the watch!

[@TechnologyRescue]

I see many good mechanics with excellent skill, and willingness to share, just not as coherent as this gentleman. It motivated me to look at my problem and now I have a plan. Thank you 👍

[@wayofthewrench]

I really appreciate the props! If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel!

[@viforever5770]

You won't see this since the video is two years old, but you just helped me out a TON. Thank you!

[@wayofthewrench]

I still answer every single comment that comes in. That's awesome! Glad I was able to help you out. You're welcome. If you deem me worthy I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel!

[@ruedwyer8510]

These self-diagnosis videos are pure gold.... thank you!

[@wayofthewrench]

Glad you like the video. If you deem me worthy I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the watch and I appreciate the support !

[@jonjonah4288]

Dude I never had anyone around to teach me anything about cars, everything I have learned was from bugging people who know about cars and KZbin. Every time I have a problem I haven’t come across, I do a ton of research to understand how the thing works that I am fixing. Wish I could give you 100 thumbs up, you explained it so well and it usually takes longer than 6 minutes for me to understand what I need to look out for and likely replace. Thank you sir.

[@wayofthewrench]

I hear ya, I'm pretty much self taught but with decades of training/experience with machining, automotive, and tech projects. I love messing with everything! I'm glad you found my channel, there's a lot of great info for you! If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. That would be even better than 100 thumbs up. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel! Cheers!

[@deldridg]

Great stuff and thank you mate. I have a bearing about to go in my R51 Pathfinder and will give it a check using your wisdom. In the past, my mechanic father did all of this on our cars, but we lost him almost a year ago. Now it's for me to step up to the plate and have a crack. Thanks to generous folk like you, that task is made a lot easier (and safer)! Cheers from Australia - Dave

[@wayofthewrench]

I'm sorry to hear about your Dad, I can only imagine your loss. He sounds like he was a good dude who taught you some love for working with your hands. That's awesome to hear you are learning how to work on cars and I'm sure you'll grow to love working on cars just like your Dad. Perhaps you'll be passing this on to your kids some day too. If ya stick around, I'll make a gearhead out of you'll and make your Dad proud. Thanks for the watch! Cheers!

[@deldridg]

@@wayofthewrench Thanks mate - much appreciated. Yes, dad was a well loved mechanic for 65 years and he was known around the little town I grew up in as something of a car whisperer. When he retired, people would often drop by with car problems noone could fix and he would throw on the overalls and sort them out with a smile. He certainly installed in me the love of working with my hands and that is something I am actively doing with my own kids - who at 12 and 14 are almost the only kids in Sydney without smart phones and computer games. They are also the happiest and most active kids I know! My kids loved helping their granddad change the oil in the car and would help with all manner of jobs, including changing the shock absorbers on our 4WD! What I wouldn't give to have another day with him. He would have loved your channel and again, big thanks for your help. David

[@wayofthewrench]

Sounds like you and him are great Dad's! Keep it up! Cheers!

[@m42037]

​@@deldridgSuper vater Dankeschön!

[@hughclarke8504]

You are a heck of a mechanic. They don’t make good mechanics like you anymore. Fantastic video.

[@wayofthewrench]

Thanks Hugh for your kinds words! If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate a share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks in advance and thanks for the watch Hugh!

[@derrickheidweiller9580]

I don't doubt he's a good mechanic but what makes this a good video is the manner he shows us how to diagnose the problem. It's all very clear👍

[@FranciscoGonzalez-ro7ht]

What do you mean by "they" don't make mechanics?

[@PhpGtr]

@@FranciscoGonzalez-ro7ht I was looking for clarification too. Obviously, there are still good mechanics so...

[@FloridaMan7337]

Bad hub bearings make a roaring sound like knobby tires while driving

[@jeszepeda22]

I am glad I found your video... you hit the nail on the head... I was looking on how to diagnose and the sound of the wheel bearing as you drove the vehicle, matched my trucks issues exactly... now to do a wheel bearing replacement (and a video lol on a 2006 Chevy Trailblazer). Thank you very much

[@wayofthewrench]

Awesome, glad I was able to help you out! If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel! Cheers!

[@aceconway2714]

I've seen aLOT of DIY, mechanic help videos online. By "FAR", this gentleman made it very simple, short and has restored all previously lost hope in mechanics out there trying to help us out with online videos. So a huge thank you to him and his shop. I look forward to watching more.

[@wayofthewrench]

Thank you for your kind words! I try very hard to make the very best videos I can so it's always nice to hear from subscribers. If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the watch and your support. Welcome to the channel! Cheers!

[@alive4627]

A no-nonsense video. Easy to understand and straight to the point.

[@wayofthewrench]

Awesome, I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for the watch!

[@chloeli5206]

I like how you show the good and bad ones sound like side by side. Love this video.

[@wayofthewrench]

Glad you loved the video! If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks in advance and welcome to the channel!

[@DanD5350]

Thanks for the great video! No music, straight to the point, and I can understand you!

[@wayofthewrench]

You're very welcome! Glad you found the video useful and easy to understand. If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for supporting the channel!

[@johndesaavedra1040]

My 06 Highlander had the ABS cover perforate from rust which caused the bearing to seize. It nearly brought me to a stop. I limped home and replaced both sides, packed the cavity behind the ABS sensors with grease, and it has been fine for a few years. Thanks for sharing!

[@wayofthewrench]

Nice! Its always nice to do your own work. I now have a 2008 Highlander Hybrid, it's a nice vehicle. Cheers!

[@Keirnoth]

My 2004 Camry with 104k miles suddenly started making a sound that sounded JUST like your Toyota Highlander. It was like a weird kinda clunk but the clunk happened at an even pace. Sound got worse with speed. Turning it to the left made it clunk less. Going to my mechanic tomorrow to get it checked out and now I'm armed with this information. It never occurred to me that that initial grinding noise from a wheel bearing that is SLOWLY starting to go bad was something I actually thought was "normal" when I was driving in the freeway. Glad I went directly home after I heard it start to thump/clunk like that. Thank you!

[@wayofthewrench]

Awesome! Glad I could help ya out. Keep in mind a cv axle can also make sounds like you said and sometimes multiple issues can be happening at the same time (wheel bearing and maybe now a cv axle too). Good luck!

[@dukebeach1]

Thanks for the video. In my quest to do my own general auto maintenance, I rotated my tires using the spare because I’m not sure of the proper jack points of my car to use stands. Anyway, all went as planned and in the process I discovered several loose lugs on two of my wheels. I have been experiencing a shimming while braking for over a year thinking I had warped rotors. Had that checked by a mechanic friend and he said my pads and rotors looked fine. After the tire rotation and tightening and retightening my lugs to specifications my shimmying while braking is gone. Evidently I had loose wheels. This is why I want to continue to learn and do this myself. Even a very experienced mechanic didn’t think to check the lugs/wheel.

[@wayofthewrench]

You're very welcome! Yeah there's a lot to learn and it all has to be done correctly or you'll have issues or worse yet, an accident. If you haven't already, check out my other videos so you can properly jack up your car and learn other stuff you need. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel!

[@theresawampler193]

I’m so glad you let me hear the sound. Your video was so helpful. Words can not express my gratitude for all your help. Thank you.

[@wayofthewrench]

You're very welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed the video and my teaching style. If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel! Cheers!

[@vanessas8572]

Thank you so much for helping us out with our bearing issue. This is such a clear video and it’s nice to get confirmation from somebody else exactly what’s wrong with our car.

[@wayofthewrench]

Awesome, glad I could help you out. If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel! Cheers!

[@iRunfastXC]

One of the more useful videos I’ve seen. Thanks for not blasting music, and letting us listen to what’s actually happening.

[@wayofthewrench]

Thanks,! If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel!

[@BrianMcKinney-ft7bq]

So the noise that occurs when driving - is it going to be a constant sound? Cuzz what i hear when i hit about 45 mph kinda sounds like a little more of a thudding noise and it seems to be in sync with the rotation of the tires.

[@wayofthewrench]

The frequency of the thudding noise will determine if it's a speed dependent sound. If it speeds up as you get faster than yes it could be. It could also be an issue with your tire. Check for any delamination or foreign object stuck in a tire too. Hope that helps. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel!

[@scottkuhl1192]

Thank you. You are the only one that was able to duplicate the noise that my truck had my spinning them around at the end of your video and making that noise which was the same noise. Mine was making an intern made me feel comfortable that I was making the right decision by changing the bearings.thank you so much.

[@wayofthewrench]

You're very welcome Scott! Glad I could help you out. If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel!

[@JackMihada]

Out of all the diagnose bad wheel bearing noise videos I've watched this by far is thee best one. All other videos had me guessing and almost trying to have me convince myself but this one sounds exactly like what's going on with one of my wheels. THANK YOU

[@wayofthewrench]

Awesome! Glad you enjoyed the video and my teaching style! I also have another video on road testing a bearing you should check out too! Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel!

[@acidblood3581]

This video was very helpful. Thank you. Way better than other videos out there!

[@wayofthewrench]

Sweet! I'm glad you enjoyed the video and my teaching style! If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel!

[@carlabowling437]

Thanks great video checking wheel bearings. I thought it was lug nuts because I was putting on a new wheel. I took that wheel off several times until I put old one back on and having same problem.I picked your video because you had your hands on both sides with car off ground like I was doing. Iam subscribing just seeing how you did this one I know the rest of your videos will not be disappointing.

[@wayofthewrench]

You're very welcome, glad I was able to help you out and you enjoyed the video. If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the sub and welcome to the channel! Cheers!

[@gregorycooper1335]

Very good. To the point, without 5 minutes of set up. Thanks I will check mine ASAP.

[@wayofthewrench]

Thanks Gregory, hopefully I earned your sub today! Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel!

[@unlimitedkid1164]

I never comment on videos, but I just wanted to thank you for such a thorough, well edited DIY car mechanic tutorial. It really helped me

[@wayofthewrench]

Thank you very much! All of my videos are like this as I put a ton of effort into each and every one. Hopefully I earned your subscription today and if you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel!

[@TheTif129]

Thanks for the details. Ive watched many videos on wheel bearing replacement and what to look for and your video is one of the most helpful I have watched! As a woman, we are often taken advantage of, being told other things are wrong and someone always asssuming we have no idea what we're talking about. When I get mine fixed, I will know what to expect and look for. Once, I had my brakes replaced at Firestone a while ago and two days later, they were grinding again. I took the car back to the shop so they can actually fix it right the second time, and the guy actually admitted to me that they didnt use the best brakes on my car when they "replaced" them the first time(as if I wouldn't notice, smh). Ive owned over 15 cars so far, so I have come to learn a lot over the years lol. But anyway, thanks for being so detailed! ❤

[@wayofthewrench]

You're very welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed the video and my teaching style! I'm a huge supporter of women learning how to work on vehicles and I'm stoked to hear you're interested. Yes, sadly mechanics can try to deceive customers, especially if they don't know anything. If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more women out there. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel! Enjoy the content! Cheers!

[@TheTif129]

Definitely will do! 😊​@@wayofthewrench

[@wayofthewrench]

Thanks, I appreciate it!

[@sorrowcat2724]

I’ve been trying to tackle a strange vibration problem on my 2003 Ford Ranger. I replaced every suspension component front and rear, ball joints, sway bar components, and all four brakes have been rebuilt and replaced. Soon after it developed the vibration issue between 45-55 mph, leading me to think I had a driveshaft issue. I always thought that bad wheel bearings would let you know they were bad by making a squeaking sound, in my case they make no noise but the two front wheels have slight give when shaking it, EXACTLY like this Toyota here. Thank you for this video. I’ll be getting them replaced next week.

[@wayofthewrench]

Oh cool! Hopefully this solves your issue. Let me know if this was it. Cheers!

[@sorrowcat2724]

@@wayofthewrench hey there, So I did replace the bearings and torqued it to spec, vibration is still there, but there’s no doubt that the new bearings have changed the truck for the better! It’s steering so tightly now, I love it!

[@alphalifecare2994]

Did you replace your shocks? If not check them, that could be your needle in the haystack

[@JohnBradydoesstuff]

Excellent video!!!! I’m teaching myself to work on my cars. And you’ve helped me tremendously!!!! Thank you so much.

[@wayofthewrench]

Sweet! That's awesome, glad I could help you with your journey. There's nothing quite like working with your own hands and working on vehicles. Saving money is pretty awesome too! Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel!

[@BigBrotherIsTooBig]

This is a good way to check. I'd like to mention that side to side play could be from steering, I think you mentioned that. Also noise isn't always an indicator and neither is feeling for play. That will get you to 99% but, a dial indicator measuring for runout will get to 100%. Need my local safety inspection mechanic to watch this. I had two vehicles in need of an inspection. My truck, which DID have a bad wheel bearing that I knew about (part was on order) and they missed it. It was bad too. My car which did not have a bad wheel bearing they said did have a bad bearing. I took it home, I got out the dial indicator and a print out of the specs in the repair manual and made a video showing it wasn't bad. Popped the wheel back on, but took it back, but said it was fixed and they passed it.

[@wayofthewrench]

You're right, sound and play isn't always present but eventually they will both be there. If you have trouble feeling the play, a dial indicator is not a bad way to check for it. I have never used one on my diagnosis' though, they are pretty obvious. Especially when my customers roll with them for weeks before bringing it to me. Thanks for the watch!

[@karlasellers3290]

You have a very pleasant way of describing the wheel bearings problem!! I've just had to have both back wheel bearings replaced and now I completely understand the process. Knowledge is power😅Thanks!

[@wayofthewrench]

Thank you for your kind words, I'm glad you enjoyed the video and my teaching style. If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. If you're interested in seeing how they would have repaired your bearings, I have a great video on that too. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel! Cheers!

[@reallifeengineer7214]

Thank you. Great video. The situation that is annoying though, is right when the bearing starts to go bad, so it sometimes makes such symptoms, but not all the time. When my right front bearing was going out, it made that growling noise ONLY when I was turning left in traffic circle at speeds. When I was traveling in the straight, it did not make that noise. Reacted to the 3-9 / 12-6 push-pull test. Movement was barely maybe 1-degree, but it moved. Spinning the wheel while up on jackstand? Again no growling. In any case, after that bearing change, no more growling noise when turning left in traffic circle. Fast forward 2 years later. Now I suspect the rear right bearing is starting to go. 1 time out of 10, when turning left in traffic circle, I hear the growling noise. Not reproducible every time. Just roughly once in 10 attempts. Does not react at all to the 3-9/12-6 push/pull test. Drives me nuts…

[@wayofthewrench]

You're very welcome, glad you enjoyed the video! Bearings can make noise but have no play in the beginning of the wear but will eventually have play as the wear gets worse. Hope that helps. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel!

[@CaptoAmazo]

I have a related question. My rav4 only seems to make a sound in the rear right wheel when I make left hand turns. It's quite loud and the faster or sharper I turn the louder it gets. A sort of uneven grinding, almost squeeling noise. I'm not sure that I hear a noise while driving straight that gets louder with speed. If there is, it isn't any louder than typical driving noises. There isn't any noticeable play in the wheel when I jacked it up or any noise that stands out above the break pads. (Same on the other side, I tried them both for comparison) Does this still sound typical of a wheel bearing issue? Maybe early onset? Awesome video by the way, I appreciate the effort you make to bring out the sounds. I will be checking out more as I try to do as many of my on repairs as I can.

[@wayofthewrench]

Sounds like a bad rear wheel bearing to me. you should watch my road testing bad bearing video too. Hope that helps!

[@mkrp4]

Shift to neutral and spin the wheel by hand while placing palm of other hand on the strut spring. Vibration felt through the spring indicate the bad bearing

[@wayofthewrench]

Yeah that's a good tip. I have another great video on road testing a bearing and it has that tip plus others in it. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel!

[@harryrodriguez2039]

You made it so clear in every way. I'm not by any means a mechanic, but I am willing to learn-keep some money in my pocket. But pay when I have to!

[@wayofthewrench]

Awesome! Your willingness to learn is what this channel is all about. I'm glad you found the channel. If you deem me worthy I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel!

[@jeromeslenk9707]

Absolutely top notch! This guys rocks. Super easy to understand. A+ my man!

[@wayofthewrench]

Thanks Jerome! Glad you like the content and my teaching style! If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks in advance and welcome to the channel!

[@schmidns]

This was a great video. Very straightforward and the editing made it easy to tell what sounds you were referring to.

[@wayofthewrench]

Thanks for watching, I hope it helps you diagnose your bad wheel bearing! Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel!

[@SWTM92]

This is a really helpful and thorough video all in roughly 6 minutes. Thank you.

[@wayofthewrench]

You're very welcome, glad you enjoyed the video. Hopefully I earned your subscription today and if you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel!

[@grossmeister1181]

Wow, best explanation and not missing anything, with PERFECT sound examples, too! Can't get better than that!

[@wayofthewrench]

Thank you for your kind words! I do try my best on these videos so it's always nice to hear back from people. If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the watch!

[@jbone1383]

Well, he did miss 1 thing and that is that the wheel w/ the bad bearing will usually be hotter to the touch than the rest of the wheels after a short drive...that's another way of confirming a bad wheel bearing is u take a short drive maybe 10-20 miles and walk around the vehicle & touch all 4 wheels in the center...the one with the bad bearing will be noticably warmer/hotter to the touch than the rest of them ♨️

[@rishreinen5587]

EXCELLENT video!! I am a mechanic myself, but I am 74 years old and it's been a while since I have worked on vehicles (my father had a motor company), so, it was good to see such a very excellent lesson on wheel bearing diagnosis.

[@wayofthewrench]

Awesome, glad you liked the content. If you liked this video, there's lots more where that came from. I try very hard to make the best videos I can so it's always nice to hear from subscribers. Cool, how long were you a mechanic? If you deem me worthy I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the watch! Cheers!

[@gifted6747]

Man, you are a master. I really like the way you explain everything and you make it so understandable for everybody. After watching this video , I subscribed to your channel. Again, you make everything so easy to understand...

[@wayofthewrench]

Thank you for your kind words! I try very hard to make memorable videos that teach people so they can understand the content. It's a lot of work but I'm glad people are enjoying the content and my teaching style. If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks and welcome to the channel!

[@mustafakarakose1122]

Thank you very much brother. Last several days I was searching for solution for my pajero. Actually mechanic in the tire shop told me replace some parts of fwd suspention system, before alignment. Whatever you record while driving, I have the same. Now, I am pretty sure what I need to do, thanks to your video.

[@wayofthewrench]

You're welcome! Glad I could help you out and you enjoyed my teaching style. If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel!

[@seamusthedawg2456]

my guy, thank you for this. I have had exactly 4 mechanics be unable to diagnose this issue, and its been getting worse for a few years now. Thank you

[@wayofthewrench]

Sweet, glad I could help ya out. If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. I also have a great video on road testing a bearing you should check out too. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel!

[@phuqizm1547]

My 2015 versa had the left bearing replaced a year ago. Now I'm hearing clicking at low speeds with the windows down on the right side. My mechanic who I've gone too for everything for years changed the serpentine belt. I told him to check the bearing. The belt was worn anyways. He doesn't think it's the bearing. Maybe the brakes have too much dust. It's making a lot of whirling noise at high speeds and goes away when I tap the brakes. I'm still leaning to bearings

[@wayofthewrench]

Usually wheel bearings are replaced in sets because when one is worn out, the other is usually needing to be done too ( same amount of wear). Dust on brakes isn't a thing but worn out brakes is. I would check for side to side play in the wheel when it is lifted up and then you'll know. Also if the noise is speed dependent, it is a good sign of a bad wheel bearing. Good luck!

[@gabrielh5937]

CV axle

[@pokerjunky]

​@@wayofthewrench BS lol everyone looking for money, if it ain't broke don't fix it

[@scottknight8410]

This video was no BS and was very helpful. Well done.

[@wayofthewrench]

Thanks Scott! Glad you liked the video! If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the watch!

[@ivytown508]

My 2010 Prius had speed related wheel roaring noise at about 45 mph - worse when veering left. Neither rear wheel had any loose play, but the right one spun more freely and had that roaring sound. Good clues!

[@wayofthewrench]

You check the fronts too? Usually when the sound goes away when veering to a certain side, that side is the one that is bad. Thanks for the watch!

[@ivytown508]

@@wayofthewrench turned out to be the left side rear. No free play, but the wheel spun like there was gravel inside.,

[@TheRealMonnie]

My 2011 town and country is that way, too. No play in the wheel at all. But it's a wheel bearing. Starts at about 40MPH, gets worse as you go faster, gets worse if i swerve left, goes away if if I swerve right.. front right bearing.

[@wayofthewrench]

Glad you got it figured out!

[@wayofthewrench]

That's a very sound diagnosis. Yeah in the beginning there is no wear, just sound and heat. Then after a while the play starts to happen. Thanks for the watch!

[@tkaneko8]

This video saved my life !!! Wheel nuts were loose. I had to stop on the side of the highway also lost one wheel nut

[@wayofthewrench]

Oh no! I'm glad I was able to help you out and save you a ton of money and possible injury. Since I saved your life, you owe me a life debt.....lol. Maybe you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel. Cheers!

[@Oneklickmedia]

@4:00 man this is the SOUND I BEEN SEARCHING FOR’ I couldn’t pin point how to describe the sound at low speed in front. This help me determine to start with wheel bearing replacement. I mean used car at 160k, I already knew I’m going to replace it but this help me push it to top of the list to do. Thanks!!!

[@wayofthewrench]

Awesome! Glad I could help! I also have a great road testing a bearing video you should check out too. If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel!

[@mikecope5727]

No BS and straight to the point, I like it. 😀

[@wayofthewrench]

Awesome, glad you liked it! Think your friends will like it too? I'd appreciate a share out on your social media if you deem me worthy. Thanks in advance!

[@tictacmanjaja]

Looking for an example to show a friend what a great video to the point with lots of info

[@wayofthewrench]

Thanks! If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. I also have a road test bearings video you should check out too. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel!

[@formation1now517]

Thanks for this video!!! I have been searching for clarity on this topic and I must say your explanations were the clearest I have found ! You have a new subscriber now. I look forward to more of your content and learning as I go. Thanks and keep up the great work!

[@wayofthewrench]

You're very welcome! I'm glad I was able to help you out. If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the watch and the sub! Cheers!

[@WilliamHorst]

I was taught the same way, by my father when I was around 12 years old. Great job on your tutoring, because it brings back good memories. 😊

[@wayofthewrench]

You're Dad sounds like an amazing dude! It's a gift to have these experiences with our parents, it's what life is all about! Thanks for the watch and sharing your memory with us! If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Cheers!

[@arturoanton2958]

I know my comment is sillly,but it's the first video about WB I see where the mechanic tell us where the bearings are and also he rotates it with his hands.Now I know what a WB is all about.Thanks.

[@wayofthewrench]

Thanks for the watch! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I try very hard to make the very best videos I can so people can learn the information. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel!

[@fraserthomson5766]

5:00 Just a note to say thanks, this part that I thought was my bearings, turned out to just be all the steering links, as it didn't budge when wiggled 12:6 o'clock positions. Saved me a load in parts and labour. :D

[@wayofthewrench]

Awesome! That's what real learning is all about, you'll never forget that knowledge! If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks in advance!

[@jvandervoet286]

Hey man, thanks for the video! After I drive my car for at least 30 minutes I start to hear a howling noise when I turn my steering wheel slightly to the right. On the highway for instance. Any suggestions where to look first?

[@wayofthewrench]

Hrmmm...hard to say over a message. Try to isolate when it happens and make sure it's not heard at slower speeds. If it never happens until 30 minutes of driving, it could be the start of bearings or possibly a slightly seized brake caliper that is not backing off or even tire damage like a ply separation with heat. Are there any other symptoms like slight pulling to a side or is it speed dependent? Have you done the wheel test for bearings with it jacked up off the ground?

[@jvandervoet286]

Thanks for taking the time! You got a new subscriber

[@wayofthewrench]

Thank you very much for the sub! Hope you figure out your vehicle's issue! Cheers!

[@johnm.4655]

In your opinion, what would cause a left driver side wheel to wobble from say 20-40 mph, then wobble/vibrare again between 60-70+ mph, but not have much wobble or vibration at all between 40 - 50 mph? The tires on the front are a bit old, so I'm thinking that left tire is just worn down unevenly more than the right, perhaps being severely out of balance or something. What do you think? Thanks in advance! - John M.

[@wayofthewrench]

It sounds more like an out of balance wheel to me. You can check the play in your wheels and if there is none, it's probably a wheel balance issue. Sounds like you might need new tires too. I have great videos on both of these if you're interested. Cheers!

[@_mylastname]

Either or of balance wheel or scalloped tires

[@ballhawk387]

Awesome, very crisp and to the point. Yep, my rear wheel bearings need replacement. Hope I can get them out. Do have a video on that?

[@wayofthewrench]

Thanks! Yes I do have a replacement video in the same playlist. Good luck and thanks for the watch! Cheers!

[@deanf9412]

Best video I've watched on wheel bearings. Calm and concise explanation. A pleasure to listen to and learn from. You now have a new subscriber. Greetings from England.

[@wayofthewrench]

Wow, thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video and my teaching style. If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the sub and welcome to the channel. Cheers Dean!

[@deanf9412]

@wayofthewrench I would, were for it not for the fact I dont have any social media accounts. I'm a modern day hermit.

[@Jeff-rk8hq]

I gotta commend you on really thinking these over for us before sharing, some truly great points & a real gem in regards to the ignition lock thumping as that’s something that could easily happen to someone who hasn’t gained enough experience to know to do that. Thanks again for a solidly planned and executed video from the editing & photography side to technical aspects like basic fundamentals and seeing those demonstrated in a visually descriptive but practical use

[@wayofthewrench]

Thank you very much for your kind words! I do try to make the very best videos I can so it's always nice to hear back from subscribers. If you deem me worthy I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for your support for the channel and for the great comment! Cheers!

[@kurtiscal3msetccdwell618]

Put it in the air after the test drive and put your hand somewhere near the wheel bearing on each wheel, be careful not to get your finger stuck around the wheel, and spin the tire. You'll feel roughness as the wheel spins. In theory you can also use a infrared thermometer after a test drive and shoot the center of the knuckle around the wheel bearing and if a temp reading is very hot you have a bad wheel bearing in that knuckle.

[@wayofthewrench]

Nice tips! I actually have a mechanic's stethoscope that I use to "hear" hard to tell bearings and it works really good. Best $25 tool in my box for diagnosing issues. Thanks for the watch!

[@backho12]

@@wayofthewrenchYou can also use a long screwdriver, long wood dowel, or a broomstick handle to amplify the noise. Just touch one end to the bearing housing and the other to your ear

[@nathaneisenhauer6885]

Thank you for the advice. You made it easy to follow and understand with out the use of tools that your average person has laying around. Thanks my guy please keep up the amazing videos

[@wayofthewrench]

You're welcome Nathan! Glad you enjoy my content and teaching style. If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for your support for the channel Nathan!

[@Landshark928]

Great practical vid! If there is premature wear on the bearing thats hardly audible you can spin the wheel and hold your fingertips on the spring. An almost to fail bearing will bring some springvibration

[@wayofthewrench]

Yup great info! I have another video on doing a road test and some other tricks like the one you mentioned. Thanks for the watch, cheers!

[@potatosensei9694]

nice, ty for the info, been looking into what that noise was and can't really explain it to the shop properly so this helps a lot. also, do you happen to have a vid on that steering leakage?

[@wayofthewrench]

Glad I could help! It's all about feeling confident and learning to love working on cars. If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. I do not have any videos on steering yet but I'll add it to my list. Steering leakage is usually a leak at the line/connection or a failed seal in the steering rack itself. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel!

[@n.s4269]

Great videos. Just getting into this hobby/craft and really appreciate how you explain these things...

[@wayofthewrench]

Thank you very much! I'm trying very hard to make the best videos out there and make them in a format that is easy to understand and memorable. If you got something out of my video, I would really appreciate a share out on your social media so I can help out others too. Cheers!

[@n.s.9156]

🤓

[@colddripgaming]

What might cause a grinding like sound for the brakes when they’re cold? I’ve had the brake pads and calipers replaced and i’ve had multiple full services since but i’m still getting that sound

[@wayofthewrench]

Does the grinding sound only come on when you are on the brakes or is it even when you are off the brakes?

[@colddripgaming]

@@wayofthewrench Only when I'm on the brakes

[@wayofthewrench]

Ok cool, then its a brakes issue. Squeeling is the pads are needing repaired but a grinding is metal on metal. If the pads were changed, I would suspect they were installed wrong. Did they grind before the pads were changed? Were the rotors changed? Did you change anything like rims or suspension components? You can also try braking on with the parking brake to isolate if it is in the rear or in the front. Parking brake only operates the rear.

[@johnharoldholmesp3379]

Another trick for isolating which wheel the bearing noise is coming from is have someone in the car on the hoist, get the wheels spinning and carefully reach above the wheel and hold onto the coil spring, part of the strut. A bad bearing will vibrate through the strut into the spring and the vibration difference wheel to wheel is very noticeable.

[@wayofthewrench]

Yes you are right, mind you you don't need to run the car. Just spin by hand and you'll feel it. I actually have another bearing video showing this and a road test scheduled for June. Thanks for the suggestion and the tip!

[@irisbaez1972]

@@wayofthewrench I can't move my cars tires with my hands. it's impossible. Even passing the key on position.

[@spacepeople.]

​@@irisbaez1972 put it in neutral. If you only have one tire jacked up make sure you use a stand and chock the tires

[@autotek7930]

I came here to say this

[@ReneChewbaka]

Your going to get people hurt with advice like that

[@alexmarquez348]

very informative and easy to understand. thank you so much for keeping the video simple and really organized

[@wayofthewrench]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the content! If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the watch and your support for the channel! Cheers!

[@tomherland4427]

Very effective, easy to understand info, without any unnecessary "showmanship". Thank you SO much.. :-)

[@wayofthewrench]

Thanks for your kind words! I try very hard to make the very best videos I can so it's always nice to hear from subscribers. If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the watch and your support for the channel!

[@talleyhoe846]

Excellent explanation and demonstration.

[@wayofthewrench]

Thanks Tal! Glad you liked my teaching style, you should check out some more videos of mine. Hopefully I earned your subscription today. Thanks for the watch!

[@bert357]

Another way to test for a faulty wheel bearing is to put side to side stress on it in a vacant lot or wide, unused roadway. The vibration from a faulty front wheel bearing is also often felt as a vibration on the steering wheel. The noise doesn’t always remain at all speeds and can disappear at higher speed.

[@wayofthewrench]

Yup, lot's of ways to test out those bearings. You're right, the bearing noise can come and go depending on speed and load. Thanks for the watch!

[@ericanthony9058]

I think my bearings are bad I feel vibration in stealing wheel and feel I under my feet while driving. I can't hear the humming noise due to my All terrain tires

[@wayofthewrench]

Vibrations are usually wheel balance issues, especially at speed. You should check out my balancing video! Also do the check for wheel bearings too. Cheers!

[@russellbrewer7910]

i replacesd the front wheel bearings, and test drove it and it was quiet, drove the honda for work and its starting to make the humming noise again, but not as loud

[@kjm2199]

Yeah thats what I do. You can usually tell what side its on by turning back and forth as you drive. The noise comes and goes as you sway back and forth. Noise when you sway right means left bearing bad, noise when you sway left means right bearing. I find it hard to tell by just listening while driving straight.

[@Robert08010]

While any amount of play confirms bad bearings, a lack of play doesn't disprove bad bearings. You can have bad bearings without any noticeable play. I had already assumed I needed to replace my bearings based primarily on the sound and also on vibrations felt through the steering wheel. But concerns over whether I could safely drive the vehicle led me to jack up the trailblazer to see just how bad it was. There was NO PLAY and the noise that was so loud above 20mph was nearly inaudible by spinning the wheel. I went ahead with the bearing replacement anyway and it was indeed my problem. Bad bearings. So I thought that might be useful to keep in mind.

[@wayofthewrench]

Yes you are right Rob, hence why I showed the road test to hear the bad bearing noise. Most diagnosing can be done with a road test ( also test which side by loading/unloading while turning hard) and the wheel shake is just to confirm. Sometimes they don't make noise with just a spin test too so I sometimes use a mechanics stethoscope to hear a bad bearing. Thanks for the suggestion and the watch!

[@aaronpatalune4363]

Great video. Thank you. I'd been told in the past to rock the wheel up and down to determine bad wheel bearing and spin the wheel to listen for the grinding, but to rock side to side to determine bad tie rod. How would a bad tie rod would act rocking the wheel side to side, or was I just told bad advice? I know to look for the broken rubber boot. Thanks again.

[@wayofthewrench]

The tie rod is what turns the wheel when turning the vehicle. If there is play/wear in the tie rod, it will feel loose when you rock the wheel left and right. I just put out a great video on this, you should watch it. Hope that helps. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel!

[@kodoarnjak5573]

I don't know what in the universe made this video show up on the side but I watched this several times. I have no interest in cars at all, but this is a great explanatory video. Agree what other have said--you are a great teacher!

[@wayofthewrench]

Maybe it's karma? I've been working so hard for four years now and trying to get seen in a sea of KZbin videos out there but maybe it's paying off now. I'm glad you enjoyed the video and my teaching style, all of my videos are like this so pick what you wanna learn more about and I'll teach ya! If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel! Cheers!

[@kimber1911]

Also learned of a method to hold the spring while spinning the wheel. The vibration from the bearing will transmit through the coiled spring such that you can feel it.

[@wayofthewrench]

Oh that's cool, I'll have to try this! Thanks for the tip! Cheers!

[@vettply]

I also heard of that method.

[@JETrent]

I made a video a long time ago showing that method. It had a half a million views here on KZbin. I took it down when I shut my channel down and retired from the business. When you have a bearing, causing a noise, but everything feels tight, It’s the one true way to find it.

[@wayofthewrench]

always cool to learn new tricks eh?

[@wayofthewrench]

Cool trick, I'll have to try it out. Usually if they are making noise, it's not long before it's obvious with a spin test or play starts to develop. I find most people are bringing in their cars with the wheels practically falling off these days saying " something's making noise, can you find out what it is?" Thanks for the watch and the suggestion!

[@PecosHank]

Thanks dude!

[@wayofthewrench]

Happy to help!

[@johnarnold893]

When your wheel falls off you 100% know you have a bad wheel bearing.

[@wayofthewrench]

Lol....or your lugnuts fell off. Thanks for the watch!

[@DreadHeadChannel]

Lmao yes sirssss

[@889976889]

Idk about that I’ve had some wheel bearings so bad they had to me take off with a torch. 🤷‍♂️

[@joemammy6802]

😂😂😂

[@mrkhokhar4895]

😂😢😅hhhhaaaaaaa

[@adenlove9207]

Excellent video and excellent explanation. Many thanks, but we wish to explain to us how to find the noisy bearing on the front Weel drive bearings due to the power steering tie rods. Also, you can't turn the tire by hand?

[@wayofthewrench]

The best way to tell a bad bearing is a road test and hearing a speed dependent sound which you can diagnose by turning and seeing if the sound comes and goes with a direction. Then jack up the car and check for play. The spinning isn't always good at telling especially if it's a drive wheel. I also have a great video on road testing a bearing you should check out. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel!

[@noaha8915]

Excellent video. Straight to the point, extremely informative, and provided video and audio examples of everything described. Also appreciate that you warned about other potential issues with overlapping symptoms, and boosted audio when warranted. Your skill (as both a mechanic and KZbinr 😂) is clear. Thank you man.

[@wayofthewrench]

Awesome! I really appreciate the props! If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the watch and your support for the channel!

[@christiandannhauer6889]

Great video keep up the great work!!!!!

[@wayofthewrench]

Thanks dude! You keep watching my videos and you'll be a gearhead in no time!

[@kevinjean3181]

Great video and informative. Thanks

[@wayofthewrench]

You're very welcome! Thanks for the watch!

[@colinrichards8423]

Very helpful thank you👍🏼

[@wayofthewrench]

Awesome! Glad you liked it. If you need it, there's a great video on how to replace this car's wheel bearing assembly. Cheers!

[@dwaynemcallister7231]

Good tips, I recall when I was a young guy diagnosing rear wheel bearing issues the noise was a big clue but if one put the vehicle off the ground and ran the car in drive then applied the park brake if rear wheel bearing was bad it would chatter and vibrate too. That was with drum brakes not sure if it works the same with disc brakes.

[@wayofthewrench]

Cool, neat tip. I almost always know if a bearing is bad from a road test. Then I confirm it with what I did in this video. You should check out the road testing a bearing video. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel!

[@johncunningham6473]

Great video, thanks, but often there is reciprocating noise when driving with no play with the wheel raised off the road. Remove the rear wheel, caliper and brake disc and simply rotate the bearing hub by hand . If the bearing runs smooth as silk, like new, it's fine. If the bearing feels a bit 'dry' or a little rough though not necessarily graunchy, it's time for a new one. On fwd bearings it's a bit more difficult because of the driveshaft. The only way to confirm is all of the above plus remove the drive shaft (a bit of a pain) and rotate the bearing hub as per the rears. I had three slightly rough bearings on my Volvo C30 - tested by hand, but none of the three Volvo specialists I visited spotted this, blaming tyres, the road etc. They missed a worn driveshaft too!

[@wayofthewrench]

I usually diagnose all of my wheel bearing issues with a good road test, the play check is just to confirm it. You should watch my road testing a bearing video too. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel!

[@andybub45]

As a professional technician I can verify that these are the best methods to check for bad wheel bearings. I see people all the time get the stethoscope out and have someone drive it in the air, usually there’s no need with wheel bearings.

[@wayofthewrench]

Thanks for having my back Andrew! Yup, this is the way. Thanks for the watch and the support for the channel dude!

[@marktobias3531]

My mechanic did just that today with the stethoscope. He said he "thinks" it's the wheel bearing, but not positive, as it is a very unusual sound. Of course, don't want to spend the money if it is not the wheel bearing. Is the stethoscope an inaccurate way to diagnose bad wheel bearings?

[@PhilRohrbacher]

My friend checked my wheel bearing by a driving test. As we drove down a smooth road we drove over a short hump in the road. As the car momentarily lifted and came back down, for that brief .moment the grinding noise stopped. Diagnosis: A bad wheel bearing.

[@wayofthewrench]

That's cool. You temporarily unloaded the bearing which made it go quiet. You can also do a road test where you turn and make the sound go away if you unload that side as well. I made a video for this and it is coming out soon. Thanks for the watch!

[@covidfake1573]

My issue it only humms at 30+ mph no grinding only a humming like I need to shift to a higher gear but I'm in top gear and when I slip it in neutral while costing at 55mph it has no effect on the sound. In fact if I'm costing down hill in neutral it get very noticeable humming sounds just like I'm in a too low of gear but I'm certain its not the transmission. The drive side does have minute amount of play when I perform the Shakedown test but when I rotate it there's no grinding

[@WeBuildStuff]

and now we know

[@wayofthewrench]

....and knowings half the battle! Gooooo Joe!

[@johnbelgard4689]

Best information on wheel bearings I've seen. Thanks for this video brother

[@wayofthewrench]

No worries, I'm glad you enjoyed it! If you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel!

[@ViktorJ0van0vski]

Beautiful video, thanks, but i did all the checks on the wheels no play what so ever or noice apart from the pads a bit, yet i still hear it really loud inside when driving. Any advice? Take the pads out and check that way so if any noice it is that wheel?

[@wayofthewrench]

I just had one like this today, no play but it makes noise only at highway speeds. The damage hasn't progressed to play yet...just noise. I have another video on road testing a bad bearing you should watch, it will help you figure it out. Thanks for the watch and if you deem me worthy, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the watch and your support for the channel!

[@ih8hertz1]

The only tool I use to diagnose a bad wheel bearing is my ears

[@wayofthewrench]

Yup, it's a powerful tool. I'm using my ears to diagnose a bad bearing right now on my vehicle. Thanks for the watch!

[@kia19982012]

What if the wheel isn’t making any noise at all? My mechanic today said I need a new wheel bearing because my rear wheel feels loose

[@JoDo-t9r]

😂😂

[@SynysterGoose]

They literally scream at you lol

[@jonhenderson9006]

YH can u tell what one😂

[@elainerussell924]

Took my car to the dealer and he shook the staring wheel and said I needed 4 wheel bearing 😣

[@wayofthewrench]

Uhmmmm....no. That's hilarious. Do not go back there.

[@asafoetidajones8181]

IDK that might be a good diagnostic. I've never worked on a car that had a staring wheel before so I can't be sure

[@fradaja]

Maybe your customer should forget about the wheel bearing , and polish his lights

[@wayofthewrench]

Yeah it's a bit rough looking but at least they got rolling again. Thanks for the watch!

[@gamingbluemoon]

These highlanders are effective with lights like this but polishing this plastic won't work needs replacement! I know trust me!

[@bijdikh8516]

Never polish foggy or hazy headlights, it'll only make it worse over time. You have to sand from ~300 grit to knock off any wax, polish and oxidation, then work your way up to ~1000 grit. After that, wet sand at 3000 grit to buff out any scratches. Then you can add a headlight UV specific clear coat to protect the headlight, and fill in the remaining scratches.

[@james_green-]

I'd say a wheel bearing is way more important than a foggy headlight 😂

[@Glitterbug42]

​@@james_green-Exactly what I was thinking!😂

[@BarrierSecurity]

Extremely good video! That's really kind of you, making such a nice video. I realize a fair bit of work went into this; filming and editing. Great job and a good help, as my wheelbearing started owling yesterday.

[@wayofthewrench]

Thank you for your kind words. If I was able to help you out, I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel!

[@TheButcherHicks]

Excellent presentation. Helped me verify bad bearing fast. Subscribed.

[@wayofthewrench]

Awesome, glad you enjoyed the video. If you deem me worthy I'd really appreciate it if you could share out my channel on your social media so I can help more people. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel!

[@TheButcherHicks]

I have already shared it and will continue to spread the word and share your videos with those I know who will benefit and subscribe. Keep up the great work. @@wayofthewrench

[@wayofthewrench]

Thanks, I appreciate your support for the channel. Cheers!

[@TheButcherHicks]

@@wayofthewrench Already shared it and will continue to do so. Thanks

[@wayofthewrench]

Thanks!

[@williamjohnson650]

Cars are a fking money pit lol lease?

[@wayofthewrench]

Some are better than others. Toyota's are usually pretty awesome but they are more expensive to buy new. So buy a 5-8 year old Toyota and you're golden. Leading only works if you can write it off for a business. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel!

[@josejose2100]

Thank you for this. I have a weird rattle/grind sound that you only hear at 51 -54mph…I slow down to 50 and slowly speed up and then it comes back…only lasts like 2-3 sec. If I let off the gas it stops..I’ll use your tips to diagnose if it’s the bearing.

[@wayofthewrench]

Hrmmmm, normally a grind/rattle would not be a base bearing sound. It's more of a rumble. I do have another video on road testing a bad bearing you should check out too. Good luck! Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel!

[@okundarerotimi1580]

Thank you for such great job. My Toyota Camry 2006 model, the front wheel is always shaking on motion and causes vibration on the car body. What can be the problem and possible solution

[@wayofthewrench]

If the wheel itself is shaking, check that the lug nuts are tight and if wheel bearings are shot as per the video. If you feel play only dude to side, then you might have a tie rod worn out and it should be replaced pronto. If all of this checks out, you might have a tire issue or wheel out of balance. I also have a video on balancing you might wanna watch. Welcome to the channel!

[@rickhuff3617]

Great video with excellent demonstrations. I agree with a previous poster, you shut off the music so one can actually hear the noises you describe. Thank you.

[@wayofthewrench]

Thank you very much, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Yeah in retrospect, it would have been better to not have music there. Thanks for the watch and welcome to the channel!

[@olenaerhardt7725]

@3:56 When you did the test w/tire rotation, can you check it w/only front tires in the air, or all 4 should be in the air. The bad wheel bearing (actually it is wheel bearing & hub assembly on 2003 Chevy Cavalier, I don't know if you can remove just wheel bearing itself from that assembly) were bad on the front. There was exactly that noise like in your film on driving straight. I replaced the original ones w/new aftermarket just bcs of the mileage (~100K) about 2 years ago. Now they both failed, mechanic on alignment told me and I replaced them for the original ones I saved. Again the original ones had no issue and when I rotated them, they were rotated smoothly. That knocking sound gone, the car drives straight smooth, but now on turn it gives whining-scratching sound when turning to the Left (occasionally), and loud grounding sound when turning on the right. I did another alignment in the Dealer, but that sound didn't go away, and they didn't give me any recommendations this time. What that can be? I would appreciate any opinions on this matter. Thank you for the informative film. Yes, and when the wheel bearing were bad I couldn't feel anything by shacking the wheel side to side on in vertical direction.

[@wayofthewrench]

You just need the wheel you are checking off of the ground to test wheel bearings. Sounds like the old bearings were bad so now that you put them back on, they're still bad and making noise. Bearings can make noise but have no play..... yet. I have another video that shows some more tricks plus a road test for bearings too, you should check it out too. Sounds like new bearings are in order. Good luck.