Hey Guys,
I've searched the forums and found some info on the wheel bearings for M35 Stageas. The DIY bearing change was great and elucidated the procedure, but we can't seem to figure out which bearing needs changing.
Above 40km/h you can hear the hum start to wind up and the pitch goes up as the car's speed increases.
When you turn right and load up the left side (above 40km/h) the hum gets louder and more groan like. It sounds like its coming from the front of the car.
So, I go the part 40210-AL800 (from DIY thread) and got the local mechanic to change it (3hrs labour x $90/hr).
The noise is still there.
My question is: Is it possible for the rear wheel bearing hum to sound like its coming from the front on these cars?
Mine is a 2002 Autech Axis. You can see it was driven in a snowy area in Japan because there was a bit of salt on the rear end and some corrosion on the muffler. Other than that the car looks brand new and has 45k on the clock.
Other troubleshooting:
- Tried the spare on each corner to see if it was tyre noise (no change)
- Jacked up each side and tested for play in the bearing and spun for any noise (none)
Thanks a lot guys
