My neon is a 2002 and I just had the transmission rebulit and the radiator replaced. I have only had the car for 3 months. Now there is a noise coming from the rear end. Kinda like a low roaring and it really only happens when you drive above 35 miles per hour, and gets louder the faster you go. no sounds when turning. Have done a little research and it seams like everything is pointing to a bad wheel bearing but dont know. I need to take it to have it looked at but am I gonna make it 10 to 12 miles into town for someone to look at it?? please help.

 

I too think a bad wheel bearing. There's not much else to make a noise back there; at least one that would be related to the speed you are going. I think you'll make it to town just fine. You've been driving it around anyways, right?

 

yeah ive been driving on it. it started just a few days ago. i just had to dump 2000 dollars to have the transmission rebuilt and the radiator replaced i just dont wanna have to do major repairs.

 

-I'd say wheel bearing too, unless it was a clunking sound. But what you described is the sound of a bad bearing. The Neons use a hub assembly as opposed to just regular tapered bearings and races. I found MOOG rear hub assembly for my '05 at Advance Auto's website for $62.99. BUT, if you've never ordered from the before online, you can knock 20% off your order by putting in P20 in the discount code box at checkout.

L8R,
Matt

 

it was the wheel bearing. it only cost 45 bucks at napa for the part and had it installed for 60. so not as bad as i thought....thanks guys!!

 

I need to replace one of mine ( will do both ).
Is there a "how to" guide on here? I've done traditional bearings before....not this hub assembly type though.
Thanks

 

Never mind...lol
I just watched a youtube vid on replacement....could not be much easier!
One question...what size is the nut? ( and do replacement bearings come with a nut?)