Noisy hub, how to determine what side?

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Noisy hub, how to determine what side?

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I have a noisy rear hub on my 2003 SLE. When I turn to the left it gets louder and when I turn to the right it quiets down. Does that mean the right side is bad as it puts more weight on it when I turn to the left?
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Re: Noisy hub, how to determine what side?

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That makes sence to me.. try jacking the car up and spinning them by hand and feel/listen what side is different... in a bad way
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Re: Noisy hub, how to determine what side?

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Yeah, I tried jacking it up and spinning them both and feeling for play but they both feel the same.
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Re: Noisy hub, how to determine what side?

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Replace both.
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