1994 Dodge Intrepid STRUT OR WHEEL BARRIINGS

1994 DODGE INTREPID
127,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BREW90
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HOW CAN U TELL THE DIFFENCE BETWEEN THE TWO IF ITS THE PROBLEM
Jan 21, 2010 at 3:32 PM
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ERNEST CLARK
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A bad wheel bearing would make a "whirring" noise like an airplane ready for take off. And you'd feel a very slight wobbly sensation in the steering wheel, mostly while turning.

A bad strut will cause the car to either bounce up and down excessively when hitting bumps in the road, or will give you a very harsh ride. Sometimes they'll make noise (squeaking/grinding) when going over bumps.
Jan 23, 2010 at 8:35 AM