worrisome new noise=wheel bearings?

[calimus at techography.net (Calimus)]

Jack the car up on that side and see if you can wiggle the wheel more
then you would be comfortable with (there will be some wiggle, but it
shouldn't hardly be anything at all).  If it has a decent ammount of
wiggle, chances are the bearing is shot.  Do check the axle nut as well
as it may have come loose allowing the wheel to wiggle and therefore
eating the bearing.

William

Michael Abatzis wrote:
> 
> driving home today from the bustling metropolis of houma, la, and started
> having a disconcerting screech from the left front wheel. sounded like metal
> on metal, and was only present when the wheel was turned to the left at all.
> straight ahead or right didn't hear anything, but as soon as you touched it
> left, there it was.  i haven't taken a close look at it yet, but i'm
> guessing that it's the wheel bearing. any other thoughts? is there a way to
> test it? is there a tech page for this, and is it possible to change without
> a press? tia,
> 
> -Michael Abatzis
> New Orleans!
> 1988 Scirocco 2L 16v RIP
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