How To Check For Wheel Bearing Play. Typically when a wheel hub assembly goes bad its actually the wheel bearing inside the single assembly that is damaged. Looks like this is worn so lets get it swapped out for some new parts.
Weve outlined below some clues to finding problems with your wheel bearings before they get really expensive. Let the experts at Timken show you how to check a wheel bearing hub assembly on a GM 4x4 front wheel with outboard mounted rotors. Start by removing the wheel.
Additionally check for play and take note if you can amplify the noise around turns at certain speeds to assist listening or check with the gun multiple times in case the style of driving didnt exacerbate the bearing failure and heat geneartion.
Grasp the wheel and tire assembly at the top and bottom 6 oclock and 12 oclock positions. If there is any movement the bearing are done. Perform a hand rotation check on the wheel. This part will make a roaring sound similar to a metal-to-metal grinding sound when the bearing is wearing out.
