Loud clicking/popping noise after replacing front wheel hub bearings

2006 MITSUBISHI GALANT

89,000 MILES • 3.8L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC

MOOFAR

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I replaced front wheel hub bearings and now I hear a loud clicking/popping noise when I put it into reverse or drive..

Oct 6, 2019 at 1:57 AM

KASEKENNY

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More then likely this is one of two things. First the bearing that you installed is defective or the CV axle is not fully installed.

Take a look at this material and if you find the axle is installed correctly I would suspect the bearings are the issue. I assume this is happening when you are moving and not just changing gears. If it is just during changing gears then I would think the axle is the issue.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/bearing-hub-replacement

https://youtu.be/ZgiPRG6jffc

I attached below the replacement process for the bearings. Let us know if you have other questions. Thanks

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Dec 18, 2020 at 2:38 PM