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Symptoms of a Bad Wheel Bearing That You Should Know

There are high chances that when you start hearing a loud noise from under the car’s hood as you drive past your favorite spot, you automatically think of it as a leak from the exhaust leak or that your vehicle is going to break at any point of time. Ask yourself honestly if you have ever thought about the possibility of a damaged (or nearly damaged) wheel bearing that’s causing the noise? Wheel bearings play a critical role in the operation of your car. To be more precise, a wheel bearing allows for the proper function of the hub, wheel assemblies and the tire to work in unison. The wheel bearing makes way for a friction-free movement, it then provides smooth wheel and tire rotation. When the wheel bearing starts to wear out, you will notice numerous symptoms, the most essential ones are discussed below. The most popular symptom is the noise coming out of the wheel or tire area when the vehicle is in motion. This may not be the engine noise but actually the sound of a broken wheel