Wheel noise/vibration

[alvarofb]

Hello everybody. I am new to this forum. I've read great stuff all over the site but finally had the need to actually post something.

So I had a bad wheel bearing, I was getting these growling noise every time I braked. And there was also some noise when the car was going forward. I did the job this past weekend. While I was working on those bearings I decided to change the rotors too. I did not change the pads because i did those less than 6 months ago.

After I changed the bearings (rear end), the growling noise was gone but then I started to hear this "tapping" noise, (very similar to a bad bearing noise). Please see the video attached to this post. The noise gets louder the faster I go, but can be noticed even when going at low speeds. The noise feels like it synchronizes with a vibration, mostly from the right side (When driving you can see the passenger seat shaking/vibrating). When I make a right turn, the noise/vibration becomes less severe and if I go straight or turn left you can definitely hear it/feel it.

My first theory is that the axle was worn out from the previous bad bearing I had installed, and now with the new bearing on there is excessive play in the axle making it even worse than before.
Second theory, is that I damaged the new bearing when I installed it.
Third theory, is that I have a bad front right wheel bearing (which I don't think, but you never know)
Fourth theory, something like suspension???

I am not a car expert but can do some things, please take a look at this and help! Thanks in advance!!

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[teeje]

Ill take a deeper look. Get the alignment checked? Also how many miles on your tires. Oh and we have the same radio


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[tenchikioto]

I think I may have the same problem. So I have a question not an answer. You said you changed the rear bearings, but sounds like you also did the fronts also. Is this correct? I was thinking my problem was the front bearing hubs. Will be watching to see if someone can help.

 

[alvarofb]

I did not change the front wheel bearings. Only the rear, I thought that I damaged the bearing on the rear right end so I went ahead and installed a new. Unfortunately the noise is still there. So it may be tires and alignment. My tires were really worn out, so I needed them anyways. I am buying new tires and getting the alignment done today, we will see if this fixes the problem. I will post the outcome of all this. Good luck with your Jeep, and if it is the bearing in your car, changing them is not complicated specially for the front.

 

[nocTurNalX]

It might be a perfect time to get new tires and do the alignment. You can eliminate more possible source of noise.

 

[alvarofb]

I got the new tires and the alignment done. The vibration on the car is almost gone, but the tapping noise is still there. I told the guy from the tire shop that I had that tapping noise and I was hoping if the new tires were going to take care of it. They took a close look when it was up on the lift and even took it for a ride. He said that the tapping noise must be coming from the rear axle shaft bearing..
Since I have done the wheel bearing already, got the new tires and alignment, I guess this makes sense. All I know if that is the case, it will be kind of a pain to get it done.
Any thoughts? You guys think that is the right diagnosis?

 

[alvarofb]

I was just showing my car to one of my friends from work. He is a really good car mechanic and has broad experience. His first thought after going for a ride was that it was the right rear end wheel bearing, I told him that I had just replaced it (2 days ago). The noise definitely changes if you shift the weight of the car from side to side, which still makes me think it is a wheel bearing, also if it was something in the differential, the noise should not change when you shift the weight of the car I believe... Which then makes me think that it is something on the right side of the car. Front wheel bearing?? - Possibly. The one thing I forgot to mention is that I have bad cv axles, I hear a clicking noise when I turn the wheel too much to one side. So if the cv axles are bad, could this make the tapping noise when going fast??
I have been reading a lot about wheel bearings and some people are really sure that it is a rear bearing in some cases and it ends up being the front.
Looking forward to hear from you guys. Thanks!

 

[projectkj]

i dont think you would get a big vibration on the wheel bearing.. would sound like metal on metal grinding....

 

[alvarofb]

i dont think you would get a big vibration on the wheel bearing.. would sound like metal on metal grinding....

The vibration on the steering wheel is gone after the alignment. I still have some vibration on the passenger front seat though, which is not too bad. But the tapping noise is definitely still there.

 

[uss2defiant]

can you post an updated video?

 

[alvarofb]

can you post an updated video?

Yes, I can post an updated video tonight.