The bearing will eventually overheat and sieze or in severe cases could break the axle. Fix it ASAP.
The front wheel bearing assembly is not repairable. A new wheel bearing assembly is replaced as a complete unit. Your local auto parts store can supply you with a new bearing assembly.
THE BEARING ASSEMBLY IS NOT REMOVABLE FROM the hub. It's replaced as a unit.
They are not adjustable, if loose they must be replaced.
The front wheel bearings, of a Pontiac vibe, can be replaced by first removing the front wheel. Next, remove the axle end cap. Remove the bearing and reverse the process to install the new bearing.
The front wheel bearing on a 2001 Nissan Maxima is replaced by removing the wheel, prying off the bearing cover, and removing the retaining pin. The retaining nut can then be taken out, the calipers removed, and the rotor pulled to allow access to the bearing.
Assuming that the wheel does not have a stuck brake then the wheel bearing is froze. The wheel might break free by rocking the trailer front and back but probably the wheel will have to be removed and the bearing will need to be replaced.
you have a definete wheel bearing problem. have it replaced asap
Worn bearing
the wheel bearing will wear out. worst scenario, is the whell will fall off causing considerable damage ,maybe even a wreck. can also cause bearing to get hot , and weld bearing race to axle stub,requiring replacement of this hub it is not a big or expensive job to have a wheel bearing replaced. the ABS sensor is not on the bearing and will not need replacing if you replace the bearings
To replace the front wheel bearing on a Ford Fiesta, you will need to remove the wheel. Then with a hammer you can pull the old bearing out.
If a 1999 Infiniti G20 is shaking on the right front side it could be a bad wheel bearing. The rotor on that side may need to be replaced if the wheel bearing is not the problem.
If you do not change a bad wheel bearing the bearing will cut a groov in the axle.If it goes on long enough the axle will have to be replaced.It could also ruin the axle housing.Then you would have to replace the rearend.