Rolling noises are fairly regular on cars, both for a Toyota Rav 4 (3rd Generation) and another model. However, in practice, a certain number of constituents can generate bearing noise. In any case, those are problems that need to be addressed. We will therefore see via this article what are the most regular bearing noises on a Toyota Rav 4 (3rd Generation), and what you must do to remedy them.noise-bearing-Toyota-Rav-4- (3nd-Generation)

Rolling noise front or rear wheels on the Toyota Rav 4 (3nd Generation)

First of all, it is important to understand the nature of the noise. If it is a noise coming from the engine, we will see that in the next paragraph. Here, we are going to discover the rolling noises coming from the wheels of your Toyota Rav 4 (3rd Generation). It's a phenomenon that can happen as much front, rear, left wheel or right wheel . Usually it's a thud , quite similar to the sound that the wheel naturally emits, however more intense and more serious. This noise should be pronounced when you turn in one direction, unless both sides are defective. If this is the case, this noise probably comes from the wheel bearings. There is not much to do in this situation there, you just have to change them. Be aware that a locked bearing can cause the wheel to stop completely. Performing repairs alone at home requires a number of special tools. The best is to have a lift to raise your Toyota Rav 4 (3rd Generation).

Rolling noise from the Toyota Rav 4 (3rd Generation) engine

Even if there are bearings in many places in a Toyota Rav 4 (3rd Generation), there are several elements of the engine that are more conducive to generating this noise in question. Often it's either the pulley of the water pump , or the pulley of alternator . In both cases, it will either replace the bearing only, but it is really more serene by replacing the whole kit.