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Wheel bearing - confirm my suspicions?

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Disco Matt:
I think my right front wheel bearing is on the way out, as I'm getting a roaring noise (which is still there if I dip the clutch and coast downhill, and is louder than the tyres) which goes if I swerve to the right but returns when going in a straight line or turning left. My theory is that this is due to some of the vehicle weight being shifted from that wheel to the left front, thereby reducing the load on the bearing.

I have jacked it up and there seems to be a very slight bit of play - not enough to see but I can definitely feel a clonk when I try to rock the wheel which isn't present on the rear right. Have I spotted a dud bearing long before it does the old "weld itself solid at 50mph" trick?

Hightower:
I reckon that the bearing would be the best place to start looking, yes.

mass199:
I would replace said bearing, i won't take long to replace and costs less than

Disco Matt:
Thanks chaps, I'll get it sorted. Annoying as she seems to be running really well apart from that!

morson4x4:
definately the bearing just done my rear one dont drive it anymore till its done unforuntely i did and the shel welded itself to the stub, i done the work myself other than slipping a garage

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