90 Corolla Hatch - Wheel Bearing Noise?

[vincentvega]

Hi All,

 

I am a subaru man myself, but my other half drives a 1990 corolla hatch. AE90 i think, carby engine. I love this little car, apart from replacing the brushes in the alternator i have never had to do any more than regular servicing on it.

 

The car has started to develop a really loud road noise that starts at about 80kph and gets really bad at 100kph. It sounds like wheel bearings to me, however before i go pulling the rear end apart i thought i would ask if there are any other common problems i should look at?

 

The rear drums are in bad need of machining and new shoes, so i am planning to pull the rear end apart and have the brakes done up, and new bearings fitted.

 

Has anyone got info on replacing wheel bearings in these cars?

 

Thanks

[vincentvega]

Hi All,

 

I am a subaru man myself, but my other half drives a 1990 corolla hatch. AE90 i think, carby engine. I love this little car, apart from replacing the brushes in the alternator i have never had to do any more than regular servicing on it.

 

The car has started to develop a really loud road noise that starts at about 80kph and gets really bad at 100kph. It sounds like wheel bearings to me, however before i go pulling the rear end apart i thought i would ask if there are any other common problems i should look at?

 

The rear drums are in bad need of machining and new shoes, so i am planning to pull the rear end apart and have the brakes done up, and new bearings fitted.

 

Has anyone got info on replacing wheel bearings in these cars?

 

Thanks

 

 

awesome forum guys - would have atleast got a response on my subaru forums???

[Des]

Pull it apart and fix it, If you don't have the skills take it to a mechanic and get over charged.

[irokin]

Get a service manual. Or ask on the subaru forum.... :hmm:

 

We're not here at your beck and call. Alot of one post newbies come and go and some of these guys get sick of repeating repeating themselves themselves.