Wheel bearing replacement?

[JGatlin]

How do you know when to replace the wheel bearings? I have not noticed any problems or sounds but is this a routine repair after so many miles?

 

[RedRagTop]

You can look up the symptoms here as a tech search but generally you should hear a noise due to slap at the rear. When the rear is off the ground grabbing the tire at top/bottom and firmly push/pull should indicate play if they're worn...

 

[WNH]

How do you know when to replace the wheel bearings? I have not noticed any problems or sounds but is this a routine repair after so many miles?

If its not broke don't fix it.

Like the previous post said, Raise it off the ground,
try the 12-6 & the 3-9 o'clock movement on the wheel ,
if there is no play there's probably no problem

 

[JonM]

You must be a new Corvette owner......she will tell you load and clear when she wants money.

 

[WNH]

You must be a new Corvette owner......she will tell you load and clear when she wants money.

That's right, save your money--there will be something to fix sooner or later, you don't have to look for it, It'll find you.:L