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Driving on a bad needle bearing

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by Tylertaco123, Jan 28, 2018.

  1. Jan 28, 2018 at 6:39 AM
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    Tylertaco123

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    Hey guys so I recently have figured out that my needle bearing has gone bad on the front driver side. I have bought the ECGS bushing to replace it and have made the puller tool to replace it. It’s Sunday today and pouring rain so I Don’t think I’m going to replace it today. This car is my daily driver so I’m wondering if I would be able to wait another week and do it the following weekend. The grinding and growling noise has gotten worse over the past couple days and I feel as if I shouldn’t be driving it. I guess what I’m asking is if anybody has had the similar issue how long they drove on it And when they replace the needle bearing how much damage it actually did by continuing driving on it. I am planning on possibly replacing the CV shaft as well because I’m worried that the splines are grinded away. Also planning on doing a differential fluid flush in case there is any metal shavings. If y’all could let me know what you think before the end of today that would be great. Thanks!
     

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