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The wheel bearing can overheat and fall apart causing the wheel to come off of the vehicle. This can happen with little to no warning. Have this repaired it is very dangerous to operate a vehicle with a bad wheel bearing.
The bearing will usually make noise first then proceed to a vibration. If left long enough the bearing will either sieze or break apart, with the wheel coming off (but that last is an extreme case).
I the worst case the wheel can seize up. Go get it fixed as soon as you can, if it is making a lot of noise and you have had it for a while you might even want to have the car brought in on a flatbed truck to the repair shop
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What is the cause of humming noise while driving?
Bad wheel bearing
What causes a whistling sound by the front wheel while driving?
Possibly a bad wheel bearing.
Why do your car shake while driving?
Sounds like wheel imbalance or possibly a bad wheel bearing(s).
What would cause the front wheel to screech while driving but not when you apply the brakes?
Possibly bad wheel bearing.
Grinding noise when driving?
Perhaps worn brake linings? Bad wheel bearing?
Can driving with bad wheel bearings ruin the spindle?
Driving with bad bearings is generally a bad idea. If the bearing seizes solid, (usually) the inner race will begin to spin on the axle, damaging the bearing seat.
What are the symptoms of - or - how do you diagnose a bad front wheel bearing on a Taurus - Sable?
If you hear a noise you suspect is a bad wheel bearing try this. While driving slowly turn the wheel sharply to the left. If the noise goes away your left front wheel bearing is bad. Now, turn sharply to the right. If the noise goes away you right front wheel bearing is bad. The only 100% sure fire way to know for sure is to remove the wheel bearing and inspect it.
When driving grinding sound goes away when turning to the right?
Bad right front wheel bearing.
How do you know when your bearings have gone bad on your 2001 Volkswagen Jetta?
If a wheel bearing is bad you will hear a howling noise while your driving.
How do you know if the noise is bad wheel bearings?
The way to tell if you have a bad wheel bearing is when you are driving and go into a hard corner. The wheel that is on the inside of the corner stops making a humming noise. I just replaced my Driver Rear bearing on my 2004 VW Gti
What is the noise on 2006 Hummer h2 front left wheel when driving and turning?
Probably a wheel bearing/hub assembly going bad.
What are the symptoms of a bad wheel bearing on Honda odessey?
You will hear a grinding noise. Driving down the road turn the steering wheel sharply to the left and if the noise goes away the left front wheel bearing is bad. Turn the wheel sharply to the right and if the noise goes away the right front wheel bearing is bad. Be careful and do not turn the wheel too sharply or you may loose control. Or you can simply jack up the front wheels and spin them with your hand. You can easily hear a bad bearing.
