Symptoms of a Failing Wheel Hub Bearing

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Symptoms of a Failing Wheel Hub Bearing
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Signs of a worn wheel hub bearing differ in
magnitude. Some may be difficult to detect,
leading to damage before preventive action is
taken.
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The time frame in which damage occurs is linked
to driving conditions and the mechanical
practices that were followed during installation.
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The wheel hub bearings are designed to last a
very long time, but eventually, they lose their
lubricity, wear out, and need to be replaced.
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Here are the signs that indicate a worn wheel hub
bearing.
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Abnormal tire wear
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One of the most common sources of uneven tire
wear is worn out wheel bearings. It is quite a
rarity for wheel bearings to wear evenly.
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For example, if the left tire is showing more
wear, it indicates a problem with the left wheel
bearing, and wheel bearing needs to be replaced
together.
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If you notice that one side of your car's tire is
wearing out quicker than the other, then contact
a certified mechanic to test and diagnose the
cause of the tire wear.
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Grinding or roaring noise coming from tire area
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It is very difficult to detect a failing wheel
bearing as it doesn't happen very often and when
they do wear out, it happens very quickly.
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However, one warning sound of a worn out wheel
bearing is a loud grinding or roaring sound that
comes from the tire area of the car.
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This is caused due to the excess heat that has
built up inside the wheel bearing and losing a
lot of its lubricity.
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Moreover, it is the metal-to-metal sound that
you are hearing and it is also common that you
will hear this from one, specific wheel and not
from both sides at the same time.
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Vibration in the steering wheel
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Another common symptom with other mechanical
problems with the drive and steering assembly, a
vibration in the steering wheel can be caused by
wearing out wheel bearings.
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Unlike a tire balance problem that typically
shows up at higher speeds, a vibration in the
steering wheel will be noticed at slower speeds
also.
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Additional play in the wheels
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If you have the car jacked up or the vehicle is
on a hydraulic lift, you can check this one out
yourself.
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You can grab the wheel on opposite sides and
attempt to move it back and forth. If the wheel
bearings are good, then the wheel won't wobble.
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However, if the wheel assembly moves back and
forth, this is caused due to worn out wheel
bearings that need to be replaced as soon as
possible.
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Moreover, if you notice that the vehicle has a
hard time rolling while the clutch is depressed
or the vehicle is in neutral gear, it is caused
due to worn out bearings.
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Finally
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If you notice any of these above-mentioned
symptoms, then immediately contact an automotive
technician to fix the issue.
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If you are complacent in fixing the issue, then
it will affect the performance of the car and has
the potential to damage other parts also.
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