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What can cause a new Wheel Bearing to Squeak?

40K views 15 replies 7 participants last post by  c094728  
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In short, it was that stupid dust shield. I ruled this out since it was the first thing I adjusted as soon as I heard the squeak literally 10mins after installing the new brakes. I guess somehow the shield moved back or I didn't move it far enough with the flat head screw driver.

Once the car was jacked up I looked at both sides and then then turned the tires. It became obvious where the squeaking was coming from. I have a picture.
I had the exact same problem after replacing the hub on my 2005 chevy equinox. I only noticed it when starting up at slow speed. Jacked up the front and turning the wheel even slightly forward or backwards made a high pitched squeak resonating like a violin.