# Bad wheel bearing

**URL:** <https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bad-wheel-bearing/17821>\
**Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\
**Created:** [September 21, 2006, 3:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bad-wheel-bearing/17821 "2006-09-21T15:33:45Z")\
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**Author:** ![Mixmastermike](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mixmastermike/32/7314_2.png) [@Mixmastermike](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mixmastermike)\
**Post date:** [September 28, 2006, 4:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bad-wheel-bearing/17821/7 "2006-09-28T16:55:41Z")

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> [@TrueBlue](#):
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> this theory is not always correct either.
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> side-to-side play can also be bad tie-rod ends, up-and-down play can be bad ball joints.  
> unless you are under the car looking at the hub and carrier as you rock it, you won’t be sure.  
> if it’s just squeaking check for uneven pad wear, caliper drag, or make sure the dust shield (if it has 'em) isn’t contacting the rotor - look for a small gouge on the rotor’s reverse side.
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> not trying to contradict you - just a thought. :tup:

Thats why i said “in all directions” in my post. Either way any play is not good

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