Friday, September 23, 2011

Why does the wheel bearing on my 2001 Xsara keep failing?

I am having problems with my 2001 1.4 Xsara repeatedly chewing the front drivers side wheel bearings. The fourth bearing since May last year has just failed.



The last time the bearing was changed the mechanic also changed the hub as he thought that might be the cause, but obviously not. Also, not long after the first wheel bearing failed the half-shaft bearing failed. My mechanic said its only the second one he’s had to change in 35years.



Does anybody have any idea what is causing them to fail? Since the half shaft bearing failed, I’m starting to think the driveshaft could be slightly bent or unbalanced causing a vibration which travelling down to the wheel bearing? Any other possibilities?



I should also note that I do only very little mileage. My commute is only around 8 miles per day. The last 2 bearings failed after 150 and 300 miles.



All advice greatly appreciated
Why does the wheel bearing on my 2001 Xsara keep failing?
ok change your mechanic he isnt doing something right its a sealed unit sheesh





And then change your car its obviously a bad one let someone else take the hits of these repairs.
Why does the wheel bearing on my 2001 Xsara keep failing?
They are a sealed unit and are prone to failure.
Talk to your dealer service department and see what they say.
buy different brand bearing...maybe mechanic is leaving it too tight or too loose..
Very strange, there will be little connection between the drive shaft problem and the wheel bearing problem.

Typically when wheel bearings are changed the amount of %26quot;Tightness%26quot; on the bearings will determine there life expectancy.

Stupid question but is it the same garage who have changed all the wheel bearings? If so possibly it would be an idea to try another garage.

Ja.
wheel bearing is something that should the life time of or pretty close to it of the car or truck ... failing once id say it happens but twice or more something not right in the front end.... i dont think it would be in the drive train either the spindle or out of line maybe.... have it check with a front end guy or the dealer last place
if the mechanic you go to has only changed 2 axles in 35 yrs he ant much of a mechanic dam i chang 2 yesterday it sounds like incorrect bearing axle nut torque is the cause for the premature bearing failure go to a real mechanic not your shade tree guy
That's ridiculous, wheel bearings last virtually a lifetime in normal use. I hate to say it, but it sounds like your mechanic is either doing something seriously wrong or he isn't looking properly into the cause of the failure(s). The word %26quot;bodger%26quot; comes to mind. I'd go to another.
you said the hub was changed!was it new? i have came across this on many occasions and

9 times out of ten when bearings fail as regular as this ,then the hub is to blame, get your mechanic to check/change hub or change your mechanic
failing in as short a mileage should show an obvious fault.any irregularties in the hub,over torquing the bearing,a seizing brake or a faulty make of bearing.ask the dealers if any known probs and use a dealers bearing also find out the correct bearing torque and discreetly ask the mechanic thats been fitting them how tight they go.short of that i cant say much more!
No answer for you, but the driveshaft on my 2001 Xsara went over the weekend so just bookmarking. Hope you get it sorted, but I'm selling mine as soon as it's repaired as I've had enough of mechanical failures on these cars. Go Japanese next time...

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