Clicking noise after replacing wheel bearing

2002 NISSAN FRONTIER
160,000 MILES • 3.3L • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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ALLENTURBYFILL
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I was told my wheel bearing needed to be replaced. For my model it did not come assembled so I've had to assemble it myself. Once I put it all back on to test drive it keeps making a clicking noise or like you put a card on the spokes of a wheel and my automatic locking hub busted but I still have the center cap. What is causing the issue or what am I doing wrong?
Apr 3, 2022 at 4:08 PM
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STEVE W.
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I assume you only did one side. If so, the broken locking hub is likely the problem. They use a ratchet assembly inside and will click if one side is engaged while the other isn't. With only one side working it's likely that the other side is ratcheting like you have the opposite side engaged. Replace the bad hub and it should stop clicking.
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Apr 3, 2022 at 4:41 PM