You apparently can jack up the car, pull the brakes, diagnose a bearing. Why wait a week for a shop? Stop at an AP store, pick up a repair manual for $20, a set of bearings for another $20, and some bearing grease for another few bucks. Jack it back up and handle it. Many wheel bearings are pretty easy to deal with.

If you’re driving on the highway and a wheel breaks off, it’s because a wheel bearing failed. What are the signs of a bad wheel bearing, and what can you do about it? Here, we explore wheel bearings, including what they are, how they work, and how to tell if they’re about to fall off.

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But one thing that I often try b/c it often works is the “poor man’s” impact wrench. Take your properly sized wrench or ratchet, make sure it is firmly in place on the head - in fact, hold it firmly in place on the bolt head - and give the handle several sharp whacks with a decent size hammer. You don’t necessarily want to whack it way out toward the end of the handle - often too much spring in it. Whack it sharply closer in on the handle. If it doesn’t want to go, try whacking on it in the other direction a couple of times (toward tighter) then back toward looser.

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If you notice signs of a bad wheel bearing, visit your nearest Meineke location. Once you bring your vehicle to us, we’ll perform a thorough diagnosis to honestly determine if a replacement is necessary.

That is the caliper mounting bracket. Often, those two bolts are installed with some type of thread locker at the time of manufacture. First off, WD-40 has no place in this application. You need a real penetrant like B’Laster PB. Get some, you’ll never be sorry you bought it. Apply it and let it creep for a few minutes. Then reapply a few times. Now use your larger tool set as recommended above. You want 1/2" minimum, 6 point socket and a breaker bar to bust them loose.

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The ideal is to have an impact wrench - this would probably take care of it with no problem. Short of that, there is the breaker bar, as noted.

This also means having a wide variety of socket extensions, deep sockets (like the ones you use for spark plugs), and, when necessary, specialty wrenches. There are also some specialty brake tools that make servicing the brakes easier. I have found specialty tools to be quite valuable and useful.

Driving the car really is not a good idea. The wheel may not seize up. It may come apart. Not only is that going to increase the cost of the repair by quite a lot depending on how many new parts (wheel, axle, etc) are needed and how far you need to tow the vehicle, it may leave you driving on only three wheels which really doesn’t work very well and might cause a really serious accident.

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A wheel bearing is a set of steel balls held together in a metal ring called a race. The race is located inside the hub, and each wheel has one. At the center of the wheel is a hollow piece of metal called a hub. The wheel bearings fit tightly inside this hub and ride on a metal axle shaft, helping reduce friction when the wheel spins.

When I was taking it all apart I attempted to remove the disk but could not unbolt the “caliper frame”. I removed the part with the hydraulic piston but there?s another piece that goes around the disk and bolts to the rest of the car with two bolts. Those bolts are locked solid and are probably rusted. I soaked them in WD-40 and waited an hour but no luck. I twisted a 3 inch socket wrench extension by about 40 degrees trying to get them to move.

I’m not familiar with the specifics for your exact car but you have the manual now so that is the best source of info. Going off typical setups-

I know what you mean about the sound. I have heard/felt bad bearings on a bicycle and would describe it as more of a grinding sound. When I took off the tire I expected to find a problem with the brakes. After I took off the caliper and felt/heard the same noise I assumed it had to be the bearing. I didn’t think about the e-brake.

You already know your car cannot function safely without sturdy and properly fit wheels. A wheel is complex, and several components must be integrated for it to function safely—including the bearings.

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#3 isn’t as easy as it sounds. One thing I like to do is use socket wrenches that have the same amount of sides as the nut or bolt. If you use the sockets with more sides, they are easier to get on the nut or bolt, but they also strip it easier.

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As cigroller says if your 1997 Eagle has old fashioned wheel bearings that are not pressed in, and you have any tools and mechanical skills, replacing the bearing yourself is a very easy job. I did it once in a motel parking lot.

Renting from a firm like Rent-a-Wreck is actually not very expensive, and it is certainly cheaper than the effects from the accident that would likely result from a seized wheel bearing at highway speeds.

I’m guessing the OP is using a 3/8" socket set? If so, and if you’re wanting to do this yourself, you’ll want to get a 1/2" drive breaker bar with the appropriate size socket. It’ll take some leverage to loosen those bolts.

While most estimates suggest wheel bearings should last between 75,000 and 150,000 miles, the actual lifespan depends on:

You need a good quality 1/2 drive socket , extension, and breaker bar (Craftsman or better) a 30 inch or longer pipe and the fixture bolts will come right out.

OP–Imagine the effect of one brake locking up on a rear wheel while driving at highway speeds. Since that is essentially what will happen when that bearing seizes up, I think that you would be very wise to park the Talon and rent a car for the next few days.

If you need any specialty tools you can borrow many of them these days from the big chain auto parts stores. (You “buy” the tool and they give you a full refund when you return it).

I agree. Rent a car. If you go to price line and name your own price someone will always take $10/day. Justy don’t keep it longer than you specified, it will void the contract and you will have to pay full price. Just do it again if it takes longer than thought.

Great point, texases. swihfr01, keep in mind the longer the breaker bar, the more leverage you will have, and if you use an adapter to use your 3/8" socket on the 1/2" drive breaker bar, you are defeating the purpose. You will surely break the adapter.

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The best advice is to head to your nearest auto shop that offers wheel repair and replacement services. If you’re on the road, slow down steadily and avoid turning rapidly. If you drive long distances on a bad wheel bearing, you’ll eventually lose control of the vehicle, and the wheel will stop suddenly.

Having a breaker bar you can stand on really comes in handy sometimes. Just remember, if your car is up on jack stands (another important item to have for safety), only push town to loosen the bolt. Never push it up or sideways, or you will take the risk of knocking the car off its jack stands. The stock jack, or even a good floor jack is no substitute for sturdy jack stands, which should always be used in pairs.

No. If you drive the vehicle with a bad bearing it will just seize up on you. It may also damage the axle and the axle housing depending on the configuration. It’s not worth it to take a chance on driving the vehicle. There is no shortcuts or short term fixes. It’s better to park the Talon now and avoid the costs of towing and other repairs related to the bearing failure.

Keep in mind that wheel bearings are not the same as engine bearings, as there is no constant source of lubrication for wheel bearings. This means they must be tight enough to keep water and road dust out. They also support the entire vehicle weight while driving, so they endure abuse from rough roads and potholes, as well as lateral forces when turning.

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I think I have a bad bearing on one of my back wheels. It gets really hot compared to all the other wheels after extended driving. And I can feel a drag when I jack up the car and spin the wheel by hand. The drag is accompanied by a scraping sound. I removed the caliper (and pads) and spun the wheel and felt the same drag and sound so I’m pretty sure it’s not the disk brakes. I’ve got an appointment with my mechanic a week from now to have it looked at, but I still need to use my car till then. I commute 80 miles round trip to work on the highway. Is there a short term fix to keep my bearings from seizing while I drive down the highway? I have an 1997 Eagle Talon Turbo

The most important thing is to use care and patience so that you don’t wreck the head. If you start to lose the patience, take it to a shop.

If you want to know how to check for a bad wheel bearing, place your car on a jack stand, grip your hands on the 6 and 12 o’clock positions of the tire, and then spin the wheel to see if it wiggles. It’s also a great way to learn how to tell which wheel bearing is bad.

It’d be easier if you can find someone to show you how, but a Haynes or Chilton manual might tell you enough to get you through.

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Axles are retained in their housings by different methods. You need to know how yours is retained before you start taking it apart. Is there a bolted on cover on the rear of the differential??

Oh, and if you don’t have one, add a torque wrench or two to your wish list of tools. Making sure you reinstall the stubborn bolt correctly will make it easier for next time.

When they’re scraping and dragging it’s time to park the car other than a low speed trip on the back streets to the closest shop.

I normally would not use the term scraping to describe what a failing bearing sounds like but people’s interpretations vary. Anyway, it got me thinking about the brakes since they tend to scrape when worn. Does your car have the parking brake function built into the main caliper or is it a separate system inside of the rotor “hat”? Some designs use two systems, the primary brake caliper and a set of shoes inside the rotor hub. Worth checking just to be sure…

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The amount of miles your vehicle can endure will depend on how extensive the damage is and the conditions on the road. If you’re concerned about replacement costs, note that the average estimate for a replacement is about $350 for each bearing.

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