The Octi seems to have developed a low pitch drumming sound when you get up to about 40 mph. The drumming tends to go quite when going around a left hand bend so I'm thinking the wheel bearing could be playing up. I have also got the ABS light coming on intermittently which could be related as I believe there is an active sensor in the seal.

 

My question is, if I jack up the front wheel, how can I check the wheel bearing and what am I looking for or listening out for?

 

Thanks for you help, Normski

@Normski55 - The usual jack up and rock the wheel method works at least sometimes.

20 hours ago, KenONeill said:

@Normski55 - The usual jack up and rock the wheel method works at least sometimes.

Thanks Ken, is it possible to describe what a worn bearing will feel like when rocking the wheel? Will it be a large or small amount? I assume a perfect bearing will not have any play at all.

 

Thanks, Normski.