What are the symptoms of a bad front wheel bearing in a vehicle?
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Vehicle front wheel bearing failure symptoms are as follows: 1. When turning the steering wheel at a standstill or low speed, a "squeaking" sound is emitted, and in severe cases, steering wheel vibration can be felt. 2. Tire noise becomes noticeably louder while driving, and in severe cases, abnormal noises may occur. 3. A "thudding" sound can be heard when driving on bumpy roads or over speed bumps. 4. Vehicle deviation may also be caused by a damaged pressure bearing. Below are the repair steps: 1. After removing the tire, the car's brake disc and brake caliper can be seen. Remove them to access the front wheel bearing. 2. Use a flathead screwdriver to remove the dust cover on the outside of the bearing, revealing the large fixing nut. Remove the nut using a 30mm socket. 3. Use an 18mm open-end wrench to remove the two screws fixing the brake caliper, then carefully remove the caliper to avoid breaking the brake hose. 4. Remove the outer brake disc. If the brake disc is stuck, screw two bolts into the brake disc holes and tighten them with the corresponding wrench to remove the brake disc. 5. Once the outer securing nut of the bearing is removed, the bearing can be pulled out by hand. 6. Install the new bearing, replace the securing nut, and after tightening the nut, use a flathead screwdriver to rivet the edge of the nut for added security, then install the dust cover. 7. Reinstall the brake disc and brake caliper to complete the bearing replacement.
