2000 neon wheel bearing

Discussion in 'Neon' started by Mikhael47, Aug 16, 2004.

  1. Mikhael47

    Mikhael47 Guest

    I have a 2000 neon. When I drive down the road, and turn right, I hear a
    grinding noise in my front end. It was suggested to me that it was the CV
    axel. When I tried to rotate the axel it had no play in it. There is no
    snapping or creaking when i turn the wheel. My next guess was a wheel
    bearing. I jacked the car up, put my hands at 6:00 and 12:00 on the wheel
    and tried to see if there was play. It was really sloppy.

    Assuming my troubleshooting technique was correct, it's the wheel bearing
    that is causing my problem. It is a sealed unit. How would I go about
    replacing it? Do I have to get it pressed in?

    Mike
     
    Mikhael47, Aug 16, 2004
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  2. Mikhael47

    Geoff Guest

    There's no slop when you put your hands at 9 and 3?

    Have a helper look at the wheel/knuckle from underneath the car while
    you repeat the test. They'll be able to see where the 'slop' is coming
    from, and you'll more accurately pinpoint the problem. It *sounds*
    like a ball joint to me, but that's just conjecture.

    You may have more than one problem, BTW. Eliminate what you know is
    wrong first, then proceed from there.

    --Geoff
     
    Geoff, Aug 16, 2004
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  3. Mikhael47

    Mikhael47 Guest

    It was the wheel bearing... whew.. what a job. I figured it would take me
    two hours.. ended up being almost 5.

    Mike
     
    Mikhael47, Aug 18, 2004
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