Replace Wheel Bearings Singly Or In Pairs

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05-20-2014, 02:55 AM

santer

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Replace Wheel Bearings Singly Or In Pairs

Car has covered around 100,000 miles so is it acceptable to replace just the worn bearing or better to replace both sides?

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05-20-2014, 03:36 AM

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As far as wheel bearings go I can't see any problem in replacing just one side .

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05-20-2014, 03:50 AM

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Thanks, will do that.

Googles were 50 - 50 on one or both

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05-20-2014, 05:01 AM

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+1 on just replacing the side that has failed.

Different for suspension bushes / springs / shock absorbers which are all best replaced on both sides.

Graham

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05-20-2014, 06:39 AM

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I don't replace good parts.

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05-20-2014, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by GGG

+1 on just replacing the side that has failed.

Different for suspension bushes / springs / shock absorbers which are all best replaced on both sides.

Graham

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