For 1990-2009 cars

Step | Action | Yes | No
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1 | Did you review the General Description and perform the necessary inspections? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Symptoms - Suspension General Diagnosis.
2 |

1. Inspect the tyres and wheels for the following condition:

• | Correct tyre inflation. Refer to Tire Inflation Pressure Specifications.

• | Abnormal tyre wear or damage. Refer to Tire Diagnosis - Irregular or Premature Wear.

• | Inspect the wheel nuts for looseness. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications.

2. Repair as necessary.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 3

3 | Important: A noise heard during left turns is a good indicator of a noisy right wheel bearing. A noise heard during right turns is a good indicator of a noisy left wheel bearing. A noise heard during acceleration is a good indicator of noisy rear wheel bearings.

Road test the vehicle to identify the noisy bearing. Drive the vehicle on a smooth road at a moderate speed range. While driving, turn the wheel to the left and the right to apply loads to each wheel.

Did you identify the noisy bearing.

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 4

4 | Inspect the front and rear wheel bearings for wear and damage..

• | Front Wheel Hub Assembly Inspection

• | Rear Wheel Hub Assembly Inspection

Did you identify the noisy bearing.

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 5

5 | Inspect for tyre and wheel assemblies for run out. Refer to Tire and Wheel Assembly Runout Measurement - On-Vehicle. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 6
6 | Inspect the front and/or rear suspension. Refer to Noise Diagnosis - Front Suspension or Noise Diagnosis - Rear Suspension. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 8 | Go to Strategy Based Diagnosis.
7 | Replace the wheel bearing. Refer to Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement or Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement. Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 8 | --
8 | Road test the vehicle to verify the repair. Does the vehicle operate normally? | System OK | Go to Step 3