How do I know if I need a bearing replaced in the front

1997 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
177,045 MILES
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TANGIE36
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The tire is outward slightly and make loud chirpping sound when I drive
Apr 22, 2012 at 1:27 AM
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FIXITMR
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jack up wheel and try to wiggle it from top and bottom. if it moves it's probably a bad bearing.
Apr 22, 2012 at 1:32 AM
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