Get the Best Priced Saturn Vue Wheel Hub

There are three things that could cause your wheel bearings to fail - poor installation, damage from an accident and damaged wheel bearing seal. One of the most basic signs of a wheel hub bearing or wheel bearing is abnormal noise. However, some signs can be tough to detect as the severity of a worn wheel hub may vary. Often, there can be damage to the wheel hub bearing even before you detect any signs. If you know other indicators of a worn wheel hub, you can prevent it from getting even more damaged.

Ways to Spot a Worn Wheel Hub Bearing

There are many ways to spot Saturn Vue wheel bearing problems. Knowing these indicators will help ensure that you detect the problem quickly and get the Saturn Vue wheel bearing replacement you need.

Growling or Rumbling Sound: You may hear a strange Saturn Vue wheel bearing noise if it is failing. Normally, these sounds are related to the tire or any of the drive train and electrical components. If it involves the bearing, you will hear the noise or feel the vibration when driving in a straight line, which will intensify when you turn the steering wheel to the left or the right. The defective side is normally the side that is opposite the noise.

Grinding While in Motion: This is usually an indication of mechanical damage in the wheel-end system, or loss of the bearing's integrity, like a raceway or roller damage. It is most likely that you will hear the grinding sound when there is a shift in the load or when you are turning.

Other signs of a worn wheel hub bearing include noises like clicking, clunking, popping or knocking sounds, vibration at constant speed, abnormal tire wear, wheel vibration or wobbling, uneven brake pad and rotor wear, ABS failure and abnormal side pull when braking.

Saturn Vue Recall for Suspension Problem

In 2004, General Motors (GM) recalled the Saturn Vue to fix a rear suspension problem. The recall affected 246,433 Vues in the 2002 to 20004 model years. It started when the owner of a Saturn Vue complained to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that his vehicle's rear wheels collapsed on a tight turn and caused it to roll over. The NHTSA conducted its own test and found that the rear suspension did indeed collapse and the car rolled over. GM made modifications plans, saying that it would strengthen the rear suspension of the vehicles.

Cost of Replacing Saturn Vue Wheel Hub Bearing

The average cost of a Saturn Vue front wheel bearing replacement is in the range of $375 and $484 and the costs of labor can be anything between $158 and $200. The prices of parts are between $217 and $284. These estimates do not include and cover fees and taxes.

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