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sarke
1st February 2009, 17:38
i hear a noise coming from my front left wheel sounds like the wheel bearing
can i get this checked for free can i check myself / what am i looking for
how much "ish" would this be to get repaired?

sarke
1st February 2009, 19:47
anyone?

shaun7086
1st February 2009, 19:49
Best to jack car up and "wiggle wheel " up and down if u feel it moving its before wheel bearing very easy fix.

shaun7086
1st February 2009, 19:50
Front wheel bearing about 15 quid.

Saxotim
1st February 2009, 19:53
Front wheel bearing about 15 quid.

25 off ebay with a new hub nut.

shaun7086
1st February 2009, 20:00
25 off ebay with a new hub nut.

rest my case:y:

Marshy
1st February 2009, 20:04
You may want to get a garage to fit it, because you need a hydraulic press. Bearing is pressed into hub carrier, then hub is pressed into the bearing. From experience I wouldn't recommend the cheap bearings, I have gone through many. I got one from Citroen for £60ish and had no problems after that

sarke
1st February 2009, 20:37
ok thanks for the help!