Since the wheel bearing is part of both the brakes and suspension system of a vehicle, it can be easy to unintentionally overwhelm the customer with service needs when something goes wrong. That’s why one of the first things we recommend you do is go for a test drive to confirm the customer’s complaint. Often, tire noise can be mistaken for bearing noise.
Tire Review’s David Sickels has tips for wheel bearing service, from the Tire Review Continental Tire Garage Studio at Babcox Media.