Front wheel noise and shaking

1997 NISSAN MAXIMA
200,000 MILES • FWD
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DERRICK MCDONALD
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I hear popping noise on passenger front wheel and I can shake the wheel with my hand
Mar 22, 2016 at 8:25 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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If you can move the wheel top to bottom, probably the wheel bearing has failed, you do need special tools to replace these bearings, ring around and get a few quotes, do not drive any distance only take it to be repaired.
Mar 23, 2016 at 12:24 AM
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