wheel bearings

2005 MERCEDES BENZ C240
85,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ED123165
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hear a roaring noise coming from front wheel . Could it be bearings or brake drum ? Drum appears to be worn also. More so when coasting. Thanks
Mar 22, 2011 at 8:01 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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When you turn left or right while driving does the noise get louder or quieter?
Mar 22, 2011 at 9:55 PM
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NOREASTER49
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if it is constant then yes replace the wheel bearings and save for the other side. if only when turnig the its the cv shaft, both easy if you can already handy with a brake job. romove the spindle bring it to a machine shop to press out the old bearing and then reinstall
Jun 3, 2012 at 1:25 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Before you replace any wheel bearings you really need to make sure there bad.I have a good trick to test them you just need a floor jack and some jack stands.
Jun 3, 2012 at 1:37 PM
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