I think my wheel bearing is going bad. When the front of the car is lifted up, I can grab the wheel and tires and slightly shake it and hear the thumbing noise. This is only on the passenger side. My question is, if I pressed out the bearing do I need to replace it with a new bearing or do I just press it out and repress it back on or what should I do? Thanks.

 

if its the bearing, the wheel and tire will have play in all directions. if its a tie rod it will have play side to side. if its a ball joint it will have play up and down. i would replace any part that has play.

 

If you press out the wheel bearing, press in a new wheel bearing.

 

I see. Will check and get back to you guys. Thanks.