Wheel bearings? Loud noise coming from front wheel

2000 FORD EXPEDITION
235,000 MILES • 4.6L • V8 • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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KINSEYJAMES
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When I excelerate the vehicle shacks and the wheel sounds like it's gonna fall off. I assumed it was the wheel bearings. Its like the wheel is dropping every time it switches gears and every other wheel rotation. Any suggestions?
Feb 12, 2016 at 9:05 AM
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HMAC300
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drive in a circle to test, left circle tests right side and go other way to see which side is more predominant. it may be a wheel bearing or axle shaft if 4wd
Feb 12, 2016 at 12:11 PM
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KINSEYJAMES
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OK I'll try that.
Feb 14, 2016 at 9:02 AM
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If you need to replace it here is a guide.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-wheel-bearing-hub
Feb 15, 2016 at 9:21 AM
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