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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon
I'm concerned that it may be a wheel bearing in VERY bad shape, like don't-drive-it condition.
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I'll try to check that, first thing.
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Originally Posted by Tcoat
The low speed reverse squeal would be an odd symptom for a bearing but certainly wouldn't rule it out.
Actually if it is causing difficulties staying in a lane then the car should not be driven until investigated no matter what the cause. That is an invitation for catastrophic failure and would not be fun.
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It's really subtle. If I keep my hands of the steering wheel, it'll still drive in the line. It's only in some areas, it's just more "focus" to keep it in the lane than actually physically steering to keep it in the lane. Not my best described sentences.
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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon
If it's so loose that alignment is affected, yikes! I've never seen it go that far but understand the possibility.
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Well, it's just a not so educated guess on the wheel bearing. It's kind of similar to the time when I took it to the mechanic for the similar "not staying in the lane" issue (no noise), and it was the ball joint going, which I did get replaced, both of them.
My concern here is more about vibrating at 100KPH or more, and the subtle swaying. The noise was there before, but the vibration and swaying was observed a month or so after I got my tires switched (and balanced).