Elantra 1998 Wheel Bearings?

Discussion in 'Hyundai Elantra / Lantra' started by Ross Thompson, Feb 14, 2005.

  1. I have a 1998 Elantra that has started to make a droning noise from the
    front end that increases in pitch with the RPM's. It gets loader when
    turning right. The transmission fluid is fine, the brakes rotors and pads
    were replaced 3 months ago, and the CV joints and boots are all in great
    shape. Am I looking at a wheel bearing problem? The car has 160,000 KM on
    it.
     
    Ross Thompson, Feb 14, 2005
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  2. Ross Thompson

    hyundaitech Guest

    Does it vary with engine rpm or with vehicle speed?

    Vehicle speed would suggest a likely hub bearing issue.

    Engine rpm suggests a problem in the transmission.
     
    hyundaitech, Feb 15, 2005
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  3. Ross Thompson

    theta Guest

    It's likely they damaged the bearing hub seal while replacing the
    rotor.
     
    theta, Feb 16, 2005
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  4. Ross Thompson

    hyundaitech Guest

    It's more likely that the bearing itself was damaged. The front hub
    bearing frequently comes apart when replacing the front rotor on this car.
    But it's also very difficult to try to pin blame after three months of
    good service from the bearing.
     
    hyundaitech, Feb 16, 2005
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  5. Ross Thompson

    theta Guest

    Where are you posting this from, at work or home? right now it's 5:37PM
    EST.
     
    theta, Feb 16, 2005
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