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Thanks for the replies. Would I notice poor handling with a duff front wheel bearing? I have been unsure about the handling since I had the vehicle, but I got it checked last summer and was given the all clear. However it has felt a little more obvious lately.
8th Apr 2014 2:37 pm
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They tend to make a grinding or grating noise, but that's not always the case. A feeling of loose steering can also be attributed to a failing wheel bearing.GAP IID Pro Multi Vehicle Defender L316 2007-2015 - Discovery 3 - Discovery 4 - Discovery Sport L550 - Freelander 2 - Range Rover Evoque L538 - Range Rover L322 - Range Rover L405 - Range Rover Sport L320 - Range Rover Sport L494 Electrical Fault Diagnostics
8th Apr 2014 2:56 pm
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A dodgy wheel bearing can also send the car into " itself and limp home mode" too My17 Volvo XC90 Inscription
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They tend to make a grinding or grating noise, but that's not always the case. A feeling of loose steering can also be attributed to a failing wheel bearing.
No noise, but there is an unusual feel to the steering from time to time that does not feel right. I'll have had the car a year soon, so I think I'll get a oil service and have this checked at the same time at my local Indy.
8th Apr 2014 10:09 pm
Matjamis
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Just replaced N/S front on mine. No warning just started making horrible grinding noise. Only done 30,000mls!! Easy enough to do (apart from seized / tight as hub bolts!)
Put everything back together but bearing / hub seems to have a tiny bit of play. No noise, just a bit of play!
Anyone experienced this before? Is it normal??
Thanks
18th May 2014 6:19 am
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Assuming you used a quality part and fitted it in accordance with the guide on here, you may also have a little play in the steering tie rod/track rod end or even a ball joint. The tie rods are quite common, relatively inexpensive (by Disco standards) and easy to change.Get someone to grip the wheel at 12 and 6 o'clock then 3 and 9 o'clock positions and give it a good shake whilst you look for the play, the new bearing shouldn't have any noticeable play
18th May 2014 7:48 am
Matjamis
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Thanks Biffysun,
Thanks for the advice. Sounds like it could be what you suggest. Will have a look when I have a spare min!!!
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itself and limp home mode" too 
