Wheel bearing issues?

[Cupra_J_RS]

Afternoon all,

I'm 90% sure one of my wheel bearings needs replacing BUT...other than the 'squeeling' noise is there any other tell tail signs of a worn bearing? My car does some to 'whine' more now than in the past...but that might be all in my mind.

And is there anyway i can work out which wheel it is?

A high pitched squeeking sound can be heard coming from the passenger side, but not sure which wheel, and it doesn't always squeek.

How much to get it replaced, i.e. cost of parts?

Is it something i'd be able to do in my garage with the right knowledge?

Any info appreciated!!

James

 

[Myki da Pyki]

Tell tell signs are grinding when your turning.

Should cost about £20 from ECP for the bearing then take the complete hub to a garage to get the bearing pressed in. Unless you have access to a hydraulic press that is

 

[lm_gauci]

I changed my rear wheel bearings the other day, they were £100 for both. Wasn't expecting them to be quite as exspensive but it included the hubs aswell.

 

[Myki da Pyki]

The rears are totally diferent tho

 

[RichN]

I think one of my rears might need doing now.. If I jack the car up, is there an easy way to tell (i.e. play in the horizontal axis?)

What sort of job is it... I've got some skills but work better with a guide - any pointers or existing guides?

 

[karls cupra]

when i drive at 20 - 30mph i get a loud screaching sound from driver side front wheel and not sure what it can be its very annoying

 

[CupraElliott]

I never had play in my bearing but had a whine when driving, I just couldn't narrow it down to which wheel.

It was a rear one, found this out by spinning the wheel, one span freely, the other one hardly spun.

Rich, there's a guide on here, I am sure Myki da pyki done it. Really easy if you have the right tools.

 

[Fl@pper]

clear area and drive steady in a slalom effect to see if the noise alters at all

sometimes the extra stress can make a grumbling bearing quieter/louder as you push on and off it

 

[RichN]

Lol cheers. Managed it around 2 years ago when I posted up there.. Easy job.

 

[karls cupra]

if i turn my stering wheel left it goes louder and if i brake lightly it squeeks