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1999 a4 wheel bearing, which side?

Old Jul 3, 2011 | 04:17 PM
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Ok so I have a 99 a4 quattro 1.8t. I noticed a loud humming sound going around left turns. It seems to me the left (driver side) wheel bearing would b bad since it has the weight of the car leaning that way. Am I right? Also my car has the 75mm bearing correct? Thanks in advance guys!
 
Old Jul 3, 2011 | 04:19 PM
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When I make right turns at high speeds I have no humming sounds at all! That's what I want when I turn to the left as well! Lol
 
Old Jul 3, 2011 | 04:29 PM
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If I remember correctly when my driver's side bearing was bad the humming would stop when I turned left... I think your passenger side bearing might be bad.
 
Old Jul 3, 2011 | 06:41 PM
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Ok cool. Thank you!
 
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