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Wheel Bearing 1999 Ford Explorer
Sent to Car Experts December 23 05:37 PM

I have a 1999 Ford Explorer. The front driver's side wheel is making a whistling sound. We have replaced the brake pads and rotors recently. I suspect it may be a wheel bearing. The whistling occurs only when the car is moving and continues even when you step on the brakes.

I was told by a mechanic that you can't replace just the wheel bearing. He indicated that their is a sealed hub with a sensor and the whole mechanism must be replaced. Is this correct or can you replace just the wheel bearing?

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Status:  Closed   Value: $2
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December 24 3:49 PM (22 hours and 11 minutes and 33 seconds later)
         
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