Accord making rumbling noise

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RLJOHNBOB72
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I need help diagonising this problem i have tried replacing the tire with stock rims and tires but still has not fixed the problem. The car makes a rumbling noise when traveling at any speeds even at acceleration or deceleration. The noise seems to come from the back right and left not sure though. Whenever i turn right the noise seems to become quiter sometime even stop. Please help. Thanks, John
Aug 5, 2007 at 9:40 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

It sounds like you may have a wheel bearing failing. Chock front wheels and jack up rear wheels Safty first and always use jack stands. Spin wheel by hand and listen for any noise, grab wheel at top and bottom and feel for any free movement (try rocking back and forward) there should be no movement. If you hear a rumbling sound or the is any free movement, the bearings will need to be removed, washed and inspected for failure.

Mark (mhpautos)
Aug 5, 2007 at 10:44 AM
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BRUCE HUNT
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Exactly the advice I would give. What was the year of the car. I have found that the bearings in the 2000 accord and others in that era appear to be of a chincy design. The hub assembly is what is replaced but the way it was designed was very poor. Try to nail down which side it is first and try replacing that one.
Aug 6, 2007 at 4:26 AM
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RLJOHNBOB72
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[quote:d9f3c4a60f="Bruce Hunt"]Exactly the advice I would give. What was the year of the car. I have found that the bearings in the 2000 accord and others in that era appear to be of a chincy design. The hub assembly is what is replaced but the way it was designed was very poor. Try to nail down which side it is first and try replacing that one.[/quote:d9f3c4a60f]

its a 2000 accord ex coupe...I will give that a try hopefully this week and will post results thanks for the advice guys
Aug 6, 2007 at 12:35 PM
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BRUCE HUNT
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The part from Honda will run you about $98 a piece. Very easy to replace. Pull off the brake caliper, remove the two screws from the rotor, use a sharp chisel to get the dust cap pulled away and once the dust cover is off use a small pointed chisel to tap back the lock on the nut. Turn off the nut and rotor will slide off easily. Reverse to install. Don't forget to knock the lock back on the nut.
Aug 7, 2007 at 4:27 AM
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RLJOHNBOB72
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I just put in the bearings a few days ago and everthing is back to normal and she running great. Thanks for all the help guys.
Aug 20, 2007 at 6:58 PM
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