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Is this wheel bearing noise

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by nsprius, Feb 15, 2016.

  1. nsprius

    nsprius Junior Member

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    Hi there. My rear passenger tire spins easily and makes noise. Here is the link to video.

    Dropbox - 20160215_143832.mp4

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    Grab the wheel at each side and try to wiggle it. But yes, sounds like bearing.
     
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  3. nsprius

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    Thank you arescec . I didnt get a chance to check this until today. I had thought it was my winter tires. I hope to get thos teplaced ASAP and the noise will go.

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  4. CrniMilorad

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    try to wiggle it as arescec said, and it sounds as something is quite loose
    Be careful if when replacing hub. It might we quite tough to take off speed sensor cable off hub.
    I replaced bub and cable together and did not have problems.
     
  5. frodoz737

    frodoz737 Top Wrench

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    Assuming the Canadian 2009 is a GEN III (like in Europe) and because it posted in the GEN III section, changing out the rear bearing/hub assembly is quite easy. Do both sides at the same time though...if that is indeed the problem.
     
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    nsprius Junior Member

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    Yes it is a 2010 Gen 3. I canr seem to change my profile

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    Easy money fix then if you know how to turn a wrench...and that is the problem. Gen II had drum brakes in the rear, so just a little more work there.