Wheel Bearing Replacement

Father Ted · Jun 17th, 2018, 14:57

So, working through my noises, I've come to the big one. Not the loudest noise, that was Drop Links, but the most worrying.
I have a droning noise which comes in at about 42mph, then goes, then comes back at about 62mph.
It's not the usual "wah - wah -wah" noise, just a steady drone.
However, I've come to the conclusion that it is the wheel bearing (even though I have no other symptoms).

Today I started the prep work. Bearing ordered (and new ABS ring). All bolts flooded with penetrating oil. Drive shaft knocked back a little, then tightened back up, just to prove that it wasn't seized in the hub. Found out I need to buy an 18mm socket.
I did notice that when I removed the bearing (centre) bolt that there was a lot of grease behind it. To my knowledge, this area should be dry. Does this prove that the bearing has failed?

I plan to remove the strut bolts to leave room to remove the drive shaft (I'd prefer to leave the ball joint alone), but they are heavily corroded. Does anyone know the size of these (was thinking of buying replacements to have to hand).

Jun 17th, 2018, 14:57	#1
Father Ted Master Member Last Online: Feb 28th, 2023 20:25 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Wirral	Wheel Bearing Replacement So, working through my noises, I've come to the big one. Not the loudest noise, that was Drop Links, but the most worrying. I have a droning noise which comes in at about 42mph, then goes, then comes back at about 62mph. It's not the usual "wah - wah -wah" noise, just a steady drone. However, I've come to the conclusion that it is the wheel bearing (even though I have no other symptoms). Today I started the prep work. Bearing ordered (and new ABS ring). All bolts flooded with penetrating oil. Drive shaft knocked back a little, then tightened back up, just to prove that it wasn't seized in the hub. Found out I need to buy an 18mm socket. I did notice that when I removed the bearing (centre) bolt that there was a lot of grease behind it. To my knowledge, this area should be dry. Does this prove that the bearing has failed? I plan to remove the strut bolts to leave room to remove the drive shaft (I'd prefer to leave the ball joint alone), but they are heavily corroded. Does anyone know the size of these (was thinking of buying replacements to have to hand). __________________ 2003 V70 2.4SE Auto. Gone now. 2003 XC90 D5. Auto.

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