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Old 04-18-2011, 06:50 PM
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hey all. i have a problem with my left front wheel and thought id drop by the best forum around. i have noticed for a little while that around 35-45 MPH there is a small almost griding noise? its kind of hard to explain. but i can feel it at my feet and in the pedals. but my steering wheel does NOT vibrate. i jacked the car up tonight and noticed that if you push on the wheel it moves a little. including the brake rotor as well. the other side is rock hard. What could be the problem?
 
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Old 04-18-2011, 06:58 PM
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bad wheel bearing!
 
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Old 04-18-2011, 06:59 PM
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x2. Grinding/gowling sound while driving and play in the wheel, definately a wheel bearing.
 
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Old 04-18-2011, 07:12 PM
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hey you guys rock! i can get the whole hub and bearing for pretty cheep. and that will fix my traction control problem i have been having too correct?

i need this correct?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Wheel...#ht_1657wt_937
 
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Old 04-18-2011, 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Boxman420
hey all. i have a problem with my left front wheel and thought id drop by the best forum around. i have noticed for a little while that around 35-45 MPH there is a small almost griding noise? its kind of hard to explain. but i can feel it at my feet and in the pedals. but my steering wheel does NOT vibrate. i jacked the car up tonight and noticed that if you push on the wheel it moves a little. including the brake rotor as well. the other side is rock hard. What could be the problem?

Sounds like you need new front hub bearing / wheel bearing should take care of your traction control problem ...
 
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Old 04-18-2011, 08:01 PM
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I don't think I would buy a wheel bearing from E-bay for $40? I know the price seems good but I think you should look for a better quality bearing. I bought one for my 06 from amazon made by Timken.... and yes it will fix your trac control problem!

Amazon.com: Timken 513121 Axle Bearing and Hub Assembly: Automotive
 
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sounds like a wheel bearing to me too. a new wheel bearing should also take care of the traction control problem as well
 
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Old 05-12-2011, 06:00 AM
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Timken is a good aftermarket part and still like half the price of a GM one. I would be wary of the EBay parts
 
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