Bearing came off my wheel?

2003 CHEVROLET IMPALA
245,000 MILES • 3.6L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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QUEEN3911
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I was driving then my car made this loud noise i stopped and these bug silver bearings were everywhere. My car wouldn't stay in park, only if I had the emergency brakes on.
Jun 21, 2023 at 3:34 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Do you have a picture of what you found? It sounds like a CV joint came apart. If that is the case, the vehicle will feel like it is in neutral regardless of the gear you have it in.

I attached a pic of the axle with a CV joint on each end. Take a look under the vehicle to see if one has broken or come apart.

Let me know.

Joe

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Jun 22, 2023 at 8:48 PM
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