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Old 08-20-2013, 11:46 AM
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Re: Wheel bearings noisey after only a year
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Originally Posted by Honda_Civic7 View Post
I just had my right front wheel bearings replaced about a little over a year ago. I'm starting to hear that same sound again when I get up around 45 MPH. I've only driven about maybe 8,000 miles since replacing them. It sounds like it's the right front again. Is this unusual for wheel bearings to fail this fast? Is it possible they did something wrong at the shop? Used cheap parts?
No. this is not normal. If you did not "curb shot" the right front, then either cheap bearings were used, or the axle nut was over tightened, or both.
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