noise from the wheel under driver, bearing problem? (i30, 96', 60k)

[dontaskwhoiam2001]

Dear all,

The wheel under driver seat makes noise when driving. If driving faster, the noise is faster. This is not the low-brake high pitch noise, the brake is fine.

I took the car to a garage, lifted it up, removed the wheel, loosed the brake, started the car, still heard the noise. I was told it is the bearing which should be replaced.

This happened a few months ago, and lasted for a week or two, then the noise disappeared by itself.

Last week, i felt the same wheel was not running very quitely and smoothly as before. It seemed to be a bit shaking when driving. It is the similar feeling as a flat tire. This feel only lasted for one day.

Now the car seems to be normal.

Should i worry about this?

Thanks in advance,

jack

[allensteiner]

jack the car up and see if you have play from top to bottom - usually a sign of a bad wheel bearing.

[jltibbs]

Also look to check the inner tie rod ends.

[tHe iLleSt RiCe]

you would only really hear the wheel bearings under load(car on the road) unless the bearings are TORE UP. What does the noise sound like? rubbing, grinding, screeching, etc?

[NutriaforBreakfast]

Sometime you can check the temperature of the bearing andsee if it is too high(too high=bad bearing). One of those lasertemperature machines would be useful (prices are coming downon these)