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A common problem - Bad front wheel bearing on 996 4WD

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Thanks for the advise, was in the process of replacing my front CV boot and checked my bearings.
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Replace front wheel bearing @38k miles

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I replaced a front wheel bearing @38k miles on my C2.
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Replace front cv boot

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Thanks for the advise, was in the process of replacing my front CV boot and checked my bearings.
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Thanks for the advise, was in the process of replacing my front CV boot and checked my bearings.
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Replace front cv boot

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Thanks for the advise, was in the process of replacing my front CV boot and checked my bearings.
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I replaced a front wheel bearing @38k miles on my C2.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

We've seen quite a few of these now. It seems the 4WD 996 cars are prone to front wheel bearings wearing out. If you're taking your suspension apart and have a chance to try this, spin the hubs once the CV shafts are disconnected. If it spins too easily, and especially if it makes noise, it's a good idea to replace it because the bearing is worn. Here's an example of how it should not look/sound on a 996TT or C4/S. This car had about 30,000 miles. We've seen them on cars as few as 20,000, but it really depends on how and where it was driven. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYchddJTBmA

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thanks for the info.... I take it that the c2's will also sound like that if its bad.n Again. thanks for sharing.

POST 3Original post

Good info. I replaced a front wheel bearing @38k miles on my C2.

POST 4Original post

I read the manual on this part a while back and discovered it looks like a PITA to replace.... good video, helpful for those with questions/concerns

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Thanks for the advise, was in the process of replacing my front CV boot and checked my bearings. Amazingly they are fine on my 92k mile C4.

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