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Old 09-30-2025, 04:14 PM   #1
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Exclamation Failing Wheel Bearing

For context: I recently changed my transmission fluid about two weekends ago, I have just recently picked up a low humming noise that increases in volume with acceleration. Which to my knowledge could be a failing wheel bearing. Moreover, I installed H&R RSS Coil overs and am about roughly an inch or two below factory height (low enough to allow air gaps between the coils but not low enough to mandate more adjustable arms, along with no rubbing of any kind) Furthermore, I've gone through with getting alignment from a Porsche autocross mechanic, the best I could find. Last note, I had issues with the rear driver side toe arm, the bolt connecting to the wheel assembly had play in it, but we found it to just be loose, and we tightened it.

But as of last night, I started to hear a faint rumbling noise from my left side, and it sort of grew louder as the day went on. Now tonight, since I don't have access to a lift, I road tested for a failed bearing by doing the swerve back and forth method, on a tight left turn it went from a low hum to a grinding noise. To my knowledge, that's probable cause of a bad wheel bearing? I am hoping some of you with more Porsche experience than me could shed some light on my issue. Along with give me an estimated expiration date on it, as I don't have access to my lift for another 2 weeks, it's a 62 mile drive and I daily drive this car every other day for College.
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