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M_Metzger1114 · 08-27-2016, 11:35 AM

Having issues with the wife's 2004 alero. It growls at speeds over 10mph and only gets worse. I assumed it was the wheel bearing but it doesn't really change much when on a curve. I pulled both front wheels today to check for play and neither one seems bad. I replaced the driver wheel bearing not to long ago. I reached back to feel the axles and the inner shaft on the passenger side has a lot of up and down movement. The driver side had some movement but not as much.

I helped my wife's uncle when his colorado did this and it was the bearing the axle slid into. Unfortunately I can't really find any info on this for the alero. Do you think this bearing could be causing my issue? Any advice?

**Mike** · 08-27-2016, 11:44 AM

Unlikely to be the transaxle. Colorado is a different animal being 4WD and using a front diff.

I just replaced a wheel bearing on our Alero and it was showing the same symptoms - no change in noise when turning. Sounds exactly what you're describing.

Play in the bearing isn't a reliable method of checking - if there's play the bearing is REALLY bad..but usually they aren't to that level.

I'd just replace the passenger bearing. Easy and cheap.

08-27-2016, 11:35 AM	#1
M_Metzger1114 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Cloverdale, IN Posts: 429 Rep: 14	04 Olds alero bearing issues Having issues with the wife's 2004 alero. It growls at speeds over 10mph and only gets worse. I assumed it was the wheel bearing but it doesn't really change much when on a curve. I pulled both front wheels today to check for play and neither one seems bad. I replaced the driver wheel bearing not to long ago. I reached back to feel the axles and the inner shaft on the passenger side has a lot of up and down movement. The driver side had some movement but not as much. I helped my wife's uncle when his colorado did this and it was the bearing the axle slid into. Unfortunately I can't really find any info on this for the alero. Do you think this bearing could be causing my issue? Any advice? __________________ Saphia - 1999 Saturn Sc1 190k ++ 1997 Saturn sl2 223k ++ 1994 Saturn Sl mileage-? ++ 1995 Saturn SW1 236k ++ 1995 Ford Taurus SE 3.0 v6 97k ++ 1989 Ford Bronco 5.8l 351 v8 mileage-?

08-27-2016, 11:44 AM	#2
Mike Community Director Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 7,603 Rep: 153	Unlikely to be the transaxle. Colorado is a different animal being 4WD and using a front diff. I just replaced a wheel bearing on our Alero and it was showing the same symptoms - no change in noise when turning. Sounds exactly what you're describing. Play in the bearing isn't a reliable method of checking - if there's play the bearing is REALLY bad..but usually they aren't to that level. I'd just replace the passenger bearing. Easy and cheap. __________________ "He shouted: 'You've won! Didn't you know?' I didn't, and it's about the nicest thing I've ever been told" -Bruce McLaren, 1968 Belgian Grand Prix Read the rules! \| DO NOT REPLY TO SPAM 2009 Pontiac G8 GT - 6.0L, 6AT - 95k miles \| 1994 Chevy Blazer K5 - 350, 5MT - 140k miles \| 2006 Mazda 3 S sedan - 2.3L, 5MT - 130k miles Wife's Car: 2013 Chevy Volt - 70k miles Bikes: 1979 Yamaha XS 750 \| 1985 Honda Sabre 700

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