DB9 wheel bearings

[dmilthorp]

Thought things where too good to be true with the car so far, I have a noise like a dry wheel bearing whistle/squeak at low speeds even when driving straight cant make out if front or rear no rumbling, can these bearings be repacked with grease? if so anyone got any instructions on how to do it . or any suggestions on what it may be if not a bearing.

[bogie]

AFAIK the wheel bearings are not servicable, you need to replace the hub - about £300 a corner plus labour. I had 3 go in 9 years on my Vantage

http://www.astonmartinbits.com/models/4-DB9/parts/...

[Jack C]

I might suggest jacking the car off the ground and tug on each wheel from top to bottom and side to side to determine if there is any play. There should be none. If there is the bearing needs to be replaced. If all is well with the bearings the next thing I would do is to check the dust covers around the brake calibers to make sure they’re not in contact with the disk. This is a fairly common noise generating problem. A simple bend of the aluminum shield will that issue to rest.

[dmilthorp]

Thanks for that will jack it up and check both suggestions.

[rovcallum]

Got to do the same on V8 Vantage this month at only 18000 miles.

I have been quoted the best part of £500 inc vat to have it changed, which when you add it up seems OK.
It's a sealed unit and is pressed in to place. I guess a set of pullers are needed to pull the old one off.

Makes me chuckle when I think it costs me £33 to replace both rear bearings (axle set) on the old Landy!

Bogie, did you replace yourself?

[bogie]

No I didnt replace myself, Bridge Mill did the last couple that went.....