Gville350

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My logic and various online sources/videos confirm that when turning to the right (thus transferring the vehicle's to theleft side and loading up the left side wheel bearings) it makes my noisy wheel bearing noise continue or get marginally louder, which in-turn makes me think it is my left side wheel bearing that is bad (specifically the left rear). Can others confirm this is correct? Oddly, I've read multiple other opinions/stories online that say otherwise.

Just want to confirm before I even get to the point of getting the car up on jacks and testing it manually.

FYI, I went with an Amazon-sourced replacement Timken wheel bearing.

2013FSport

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I concur with your assessment of loading. It has always held true. Turning right transfers load to the left and vice versa.

How many miles on the beast and why not do them in pairs?

Gville350

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135k, and honestly it is because right now I've not got the time. I've got my wedding in a month, and every weekend is dedicated to the event and planning and such. No time for misc car projects. But this has to be done. It's not bad, but it's not something I want to take a chance on.

OldLs400

Did the bearing come alone or did you just slap on a hub/bearing assembly?

Gville350

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The 2IS wheel bearings are sold as a entire "assembly", not JUST the bearing itself...which is MUCH easier to replace than the wheel bearing in my old Honda Civics.

svnsales

Could you post the Amazon link for your bearing?

Gville350

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...and of course it is now $8 cheaper. Grrrrr!

2013FSport

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Looks like Rockauto is running neck and neck. There is the Beck Arnley for about $25 less.

https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...+assembly,1636

Gville350

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After spending another $230+ on a Chinese-made ABS/speed sensor, the new wheel bearing is installed and doing well! Time for another alignment though since I HAD to remove the ENTIRE hub assembly due to the sensor being completely stuck in the hub. Dang NJ-sourced 2IS. LOL!