1999 Nissan Maxima Would Cause Roaring Sound Coming Rear Car While Driving

1999 NISSAN MAXIMA
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What would cause a roaring sound coming from rear of car while driving? sounds like it is coming from the rear tire
Nov 15, 2012 at 7:00 PM
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Most probably a bad wheel bearing. Jack up the rear of vehicle, release the handbrake ans manuall spin the wheel. If there is a coarse noise, the bearing is bad. Compare the 2 sides, using one as the reference guide.
Nov 16, 2012 at 2:46 AM
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If you put your fingers on the strut spring while the wheel is turning, you would be able to feel the difference if the wheel bearing is bad.
Nov 16, 2012 at 2:47 AM
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