Date: Thu, 18 Sep 2003 21:45:43 +0100 From: Grunff <grunffnopsam.com> Subject: Re: Saab 900 '97 ball bearings
Dave Hinz wrote: > Should be easy enough to verify - jack up the back of the car, spin each > rear wheel & go from there. I'd be surprised if both sides needed > attention; I wouldn't do more than the one side that needs it. If > the noise you describe is coming from the bearing, you should be able > to hear it just by spinning the wheel by hand. Yes, spin the wheels, and also grab them firmly top+bottom and give them a good shake. Any play? Regular bang accompanied by a whistle doesn't sound at all like a bearing. Wheel bearings rumble. -- Grunff