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Old Dec 4, 2017 | 08:46 AM
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Hey peeps,

I suspect that the hub/bearing needs to be replaced. I posted a video on youtube, can you guys weigh in on whether this requires replacement or not. Should it spin freely? Is the noise enough of an indication to replace?

 
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Old Dec 4, 2017 | 09:06 AM
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you should replace the bearing if its noisy or has play. It doesn't sound healthy just spinning it by hand. You really want to test it loaded; If you were getting a growling noise at highway speed; replace it.
 
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Old Dec 4, 2017 | 10:39 AM
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REPLACE and please do both, if one is crapping out the other is soon to go.
 
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Old Dec 4, 2017 | 12:53 PM
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Thanks guys. Tbh I took the video yesterday and already replaced driver side hub. Just wanted validation

Doing passenger side now.

PartSource in Canada: $220 and $140 for MOOG

P.S. RWD w/ 2-Wheel ABS requires front driver side hub/bearing for 4-Wheel ABS (sensor for ABS also used for wheel speed) and front passenger side hub/bearing for 2-Wheel ABS (no sensor).
 
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Old Dec 7, 2017 | 11:51 PM
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Got everything all replaced, had to scoot over to dealership for one of the hub/bearing mounting bolts, lucky they had just 1 in stock.

I don't know if this is related to the hub/bearing replacement I did, but I noticed this right after doing this job so thought I would ask. With the BlueDriver OBDII device, I am pulling a code C3800. BlueDriver cannot find any info on this code, neither can I in the FSM or even with google. The code is listed under "Occupant Restraint Controller Trouble Codes".

I tried clearing the code but it seems dormant. No lights flashing or anything, just showing code on reader.

Any ideas?
 
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Old Dec 8, 2017 | 10:00 AM
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try disconnecting the battery for a while to wipe computer clean, see if this clears code.
 
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Old Dec 8, 2017 | 10:48 AM
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Engine oil temp sensor problem????? That's what I came up with.
 
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