Weird noise in front end

[dartanion69]

My 99 A4 Avant has had a strange noise coming from the front end for a while now and is getting worse only recently. This all started when I replaced the tires the first time. I had Americas/Discount Tire replace the stock tire and it seemed like they never got the balance right for the wheels. After 7 visits and rebalancing, the noise was less noticable, but still there. This was still true until recently. I had the 90k service done, they recommended new tires and alignment. Had this done and noise still exists. It is a wub..wub..wub sound the increases in frequency with vehicle speed and is more noticable when you are turning. My thoughts are either the wheel bearings or a CV joint is going bad. How hard is it to replace these?

Anyone have any thoughts?

 

[ajmackie]

I would say it is the wheel bearings! Don't know as to how hard it is to replace. Would have thought you would have to take it to a garage to do.

 

[ImolaS4]

Bearings.

 

[dartanion69]

Hi Guys,

Thanks for the info. I thought it was more likely to be the wheel bearing(s). It didn't have the symptoms of a CV joint. No grinding or steering pull.

Since I don't have a bearing press or a press of any sort, I guess I'll have a garage do it. Any idea of what I should expect to pay?

Thanks

 

[GoSPeeDxRaCeR]

A LOT