What are the symptoms of a damaged rear wheel bearing in a car?
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When driving, the car's wheels may wobble, and the overall vehicle vibration intensifies; unusual noises may occur; rolling becomes less smooth, and there is a noticeable decrease in power. Here are specific details about rear wheel bearing damage: 1. Methods to determine if it's damaged: You can accelerate the car and then coast in neutral. If the humming noise remains unchanged, it indicates a damaged rear wheel bearing. 2. Causes of rear wheel bearing damage: Broken or rusted components, foreign object intrusion, or misaligned rollers can lead to damage. Prolonged exposure to acidic liquids and moisture can also cause rust on components; poor lubrication—if there's insufficient grease between the rollers and the raceway, dry friction can occur, resulting in metallic grinding noises; clearance issues—there is an appropriate gap between car parts, and when the distance between the rollers and raceway decreases, it can cause friction, heat, and eventually bearing seizure.