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With each wheel raised, Use both hands, one at 12 o clock position, another at 6 o clock position of the tire/wheel. Shake it, any movements? Should be none.

Another way is, when driving, there is a "humming sound", it will get worse if you turn it to the right, or worse if you turn it to the left. The humming sound will go louder.

If humming sound is stronger when turning wheel to left, RIGHT BEARING IS BAD.

If humming sound is stronger when turning wheel to right LEFT BEARING IS BAD.

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