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posted on February 18, 2010 at 09:08PM Inappropriate?

I have a 2008 HHR LT and I have a winding or grinding noise from my front wheels (almost like the noise you would hear from the little toys that you pull back) and the noise gets louder as I go faster. Im not sure if its the tire or possibly a bearing. Any ideas?

replies: 8 latest post: March 02, 2010 at 10:49PM by GnxSyc
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posted on February 19, 2010 at 07:00AM
 

Get it checked, pronto.

posted on February 19, 2010 at 10:41PM
 

Bearings or brakes. As AdamO says, get it checked, quick. I can tell you from experience that the GM fwd vehicles do have issues with wheel bearings.

posted on February 19, 2010 at 11:01PM
 

Sears sells a bearing grease packing tool, if you want to do the job yourself.

However, the bearings may be beyond repacking with grease and in need of replacing.

A service shop would know for sure.

Sears Automotive folks could take a look for you.

Check them for any applicable charges. 

posted on February 20, 2010 at 12:28PM
 

Unfortunately, Adam, most front wheel bearing assemblies these days are one piece, and have to be pressed in and out.  Lubricating them means tearing down the entire hub assembly.

I have a 12 ton press, for just such an occasion, such as the regular swapping out of the bearings on my Subaru at 50, or 60k.

posted on February 20, 2010 at 02:00PM
 

Since most people probably don't have that simply AWESOME press, they'd probably do well going to an Automotive Service station to get their bearing attended to.

I had a hydraulic arbor press, in the Machine Shop, while in the Army.

Them are some fantastic specialty tools to have, when you need them.

posted on February 20, 2010 at 04:53PM
 

Yes, they are.

I got it for a steal on liquidation too.  I paid less than $400 bucks for it.

posted on February 20, 2010 at 10:05PM
 

Yes, the bearings on the HHR are indeed a sealed bearing. However, they are bolted, not pressed.

posted on March 02, 2010 at 10:49PM
 

Front wheel bearing on this vehicle are bolted in from the back side.

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