RE: [Q] Wheel bearings on 87 4kcsq

["Michael G. Wachholz" <mwachholz@m-c-r-inc.com>]

I had this same thing happen this past summer.  All indicators, i.e. being 
able to load and unload the front wheel where the noise was occurring from 
thereby pointing strongly toward the CV joint and not the bearing.  After 
having the CV replaced, the noise was still there and it turned out to be 
the wheel bearing.  I had to then replace the wheel bearing also.  I had 
even had three different mechanics drive the car and all of them thought is 
was the CV.  Just goes to show ya...

-----Original Message-----
From:	Meron [SMTP:phwomp@cosmoslink.net]
Sent:	Friday, March 07, 1997 11:40 PM
To:	Mausoof_Saqib@hpmail1.90.deere.com
Cc:	Quattro List
Subject:	Re: [Q] Wheel bearings on 87 4kcsq

>Turning to left does not produce this kind of noise. I think it is
>definately not a CV joint, 'cause I have not spotted any leakage. My
>question is, is that something I should get fixed at the dealership or
>can the average workshop take care of it. I know that these bearings are
>pressed and not everyone works on them

It's more than likely your CV joint, a bearing will always be noisy, it is
not "angle" affected. Even if you don't see a broken boot, it still can be
the CV joint....
Avi Meron