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Lack of lubrication, improper pre-load on the bearing assembly, driving in deep water and allowing wheel bearing grease to become contaminated with foreign matter are a few of the reasons. Scheduled maintenance would catch this early on; if your vehicle is a front wheel driver then the bearing hub assembly in each wheel is sealed pretty much for the life of the car unless the seal(s) protecting the bearings are ripped or compromised. This will allow road junk to get into the bearings and once they lose their spherical shape, it's all over. Sort of like getting sand in your old time roller skate wheels and the ensuing grinding that usually follows. It is like that but on a large car scale.
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What would cause a vibration or shimmy in the front of a 2002 Chevy Malibu?
Tire(s) out of balance/old, bent wheel, etc.
What would cause a miss fire in a 1998 Chevy Malibu after you change plugs wires and coil packs?
i would like to know what would cause the miss firing in Chevy Malibu
How much does it cost to install air bags for a 1998 Chevy Malibu?
how much would it cost me to have Chevrolet install a steering wheel air bag if i bring one in
Why would your 2006 Chevy Malibu make a clunking sound when turning the steering wheel?
It could be the ball bearings or the ball joints or the breaks but not to sure but that's what it was on mine.
What would cause a wheel to squeak when turned?
bad wheel bearing.
Why would the abs light stay on after you put new brakes on the front and back of a 1998 Chevy Malibu?
If either of the speed sensors are bad this will cause the ABS system to shut off and the ABS warning light to come on. Unfortunately, you can't replace just the speed sensor since it is integral to the wheel bearing assemblies. If the speed sensor is bad you must replace the entire wheel hub assembly. The costs involved are $85 - $90 for the wheel bearing assembly and 1.5 hours of shop time.
Is Chevrolet Malibu front wheel drive?
That would depend on which model year of Chevrolet Malibu ( both rear wheel drive and front wheel drive versions have been made )
What would cause the ABS light to come on occasionally in a 2003 Chevy S-10?
Probab;y a bad wheel bearing, if ABS is part of the unit. Otherwise a bad wheel speed sensor.
What would cause a rattling noise when turning right at 10 mph to 15 mph in a 2003 Chevy Tahoe?
bad wheel bearing may cause it
Why would your speed odometer stop working 2005 Chevy Malibu 2.2 engine 4 cycle?
What would make your speed odometer stop working after putting an alternator on? 2005 Chevy Malibu
Do you have to lube the wheel a bearing?
it would be a good idea to
Where is the starter located on a 1997 Chevy Malibu?
Underneath you would have to get under the car
