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Your wheels and tires are what connect you and your vehicle to the road when driving. Your wheel bearings (or wheel hub bearings) are what connect those wheels to the to the axle. Remember the old song about "the knee bone is connected to the shin bone...?" It's kind of like that. If the wheels are the feet of your car (with the tires being your shoes), then the wheel bearings are part of the ankles. In other words, they are very important to your vehicle being able to move around.

The Toytoa Corolla uses a timing belt. It should have been changed once already. It is close to needing it again. If you do get it replaced, change the water pump if it has not been done already. About the only other item that I would look at is the solenoid contacts on the starter. They wear and will eventually give a click but no crank symptom. Otherewise the Corolla is really very reliable transportation IMHO.

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Somebody better tell the auto parts stores to stop selling timing chains for Toyota Corolla 1.8L engine, IF they don’t have timing chains!

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4. ABS Malfunctions—There is an anti-lock braking system (ABS) sensor integrated in the wheel-end bearing of most modern vehicles. You may see your ABS warning light come on, which could be the sign of a brake system issue or a problem with one of your wheel bearings.

The wheel bearing is a critical part of the wheel assembly that connects the vehicle's axles to its wheels. A bearing is made up of a series of lubricated steel balls (ball bearings) or tapers (tapered bearings) held together within a metal ring. The bearing allows the wheel to rotate smoothly with as little friction as possible. Wheel bearings are vital to the performance and safety of a car. They allow you to drive and sustain both radial and axial loads caused by acceleration, deceleration, cornering and gravitational forces.

If one or more of your wheel bearings is damaged, installed correctly or not properly maintained, it can lead to serious safety concerns and will impact everything from handling to fuel economy. A failing wheel bearing means one of your wheels isn't rotating as freely as it should and this is not a good thing. To use another analogy, just think of that shopping cart you seem to get every time you go to the grocery store. There is always one wheel that is locked up and really annoying! Now imagine how bad that is for a 2-ton car or truck to be driving on a bad wheel.

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Automatic or manual transmission makes no difference. It has nothing to do with the timing belt/chain. Either kind of transmission could have either kind of engine.

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I have a follow up question: do only automatic transmission cars have timing belts or even cars with manual trans have them?

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2. Loose Steering—If your steering wheel (or control of the car, in general) feels unusually "loose," it is cause for concern. A bad wheel bearing may be the culprit or it could be a number of other power steering, suspension, brake, drivetrain, wheel or tire issues worth getting looked at by a professional mechanic.

Contrary-wise, those selfsame auto parts stores ARE selling timing belts for the 1.5L 4 cylinder interference fit engine on the Hyundai Accent. At 97,000 miles, I doubt that the timing belt has EVER been changed. I would require PROOF if the seller said that the timing belt had been changed, not just SAY-SO! A slipped/broken timing belt means expensive engine repair.

Hi, I am a new grad student, in the market for a used (cheap) car. Right now I am considering a Hyundai accent sedan gl 1997 with 96k miles and toyota corolla 1998 with 130k miles. Both have automatic transmission. My biggest concern is the timing belt. On doing a little search online, I found there were conflicting reports of whether corolla’s have timing belts or chains. Could you guys help me out? Is there anything else that I should look for particularly these two vehicles? Thanks.

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3. Vibrations—Often felt while turning or accelerating/decelerating, significant vibrations in your steering wheel can be a sign of a damaged wheel bearing.

A wheel bearing can fail for any number of reasons. It may not have been installed properly, it could just be an inferior part, or it can be neglected during routine maintenance. It's smart to get your wheel bearings checked with each service visit and lubricated/greased as needed to keep things working correctly. A damaged wheel bearing can happen from a rough impact on the road (pot hole or speed bump). It can also happen if driving through a lot of mud, snow or rain, where moisture and other contaminants might seep into the bearing ring and weaken the lubrication.

If the front of the valve cover is continuous without a separate cover, it is a chain. The chain is lubricated with engine oil, and inside the seals.

1998 Toyota Corolla uses timing chain. I know as I own one. Very reliable & less maintenance compare to a car with timing belt. I only buy cars with t/chain. I don’t have to worry about changing the timing belt, water pump, tensioner, when to change, possible damage to the piston/valve, etc…

Sure you do…if you keep it long enough…Timing chains don’t last for ever. They tend to need servicing before the 300k mile mark. If you’re like me and keep them that long then it will need servicing. And if you don’t and it has a interference engine…epect MAJOR engine damage if the chain slips. Also expect 4-5 times the cost of replacing the chain then a belt (unless you plan on doing it yourself).

I don’t have to worry about changing the timing belt, water pump, tensioner, when to change, possible damage to the piston/valve,

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Timing chains also tend to “stretch” as the wear, which affects the cam timing. Some engines allow you to install offset keys to compensate for the stretch, but eventually you will need to replace the chain. Personally, I like to replace them about every 200K miles, just to be safe. They are more costly than belts.

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A wheel bearing is one of those minor parts we don't think about until it becomes a problem. However, it is actual a major component that drastically affects handling, safety and performance. At the first sign of wheel bearing issues or any other concerns with your wheels, brakes, axles or tires, you should get your car inspected as soon as possible. You also want to make sure your wheel bearings are inspected and maintained as part of your regular maintenance routine. This is how you keep your vehicle running right!

Let me make it a little clearer. The auto parts stores are selling timing chains for Toyota Corolla because Toyota Corallas HAVE timing chains.

The easiest way to tell is look at the front of the engine. If there is a separate plastic cover on the front of the valve cover, then it is a belt. A timing belt must be separated from the engine oil.

The timing belt is really nothing to be worried about-- you just need to change it every 70K miles or so and you’ll be fine. The Corolla you’re looking at is probably close to needing it changed, so just figure an extra 300 bucks or so in the purchase price.

1. Noises—Strange noises are often associated with failing wheel bearings. You might hear a humming, rumbling or growling noise when you make sharp turns and/or accelerate. Or, it could be a constant loud grinding or whining noise while driving at certain speeds (or at all times). Sometimes, it may be clunking noises when driving over bumps and rough road surfaces.