yes, late this morning, i hydroplaned while on an exit ramp and i smacked one of the concrete barriers that line the interstate. Didn't scratch the paint or do any major damage to the outside, but i'm worried about the mechanics on the inside of the wheel. The only visible damage was that the plastic hubcap was cracked in multipul places, no shearing of the rim and no tire damage. When i get to speeds of 20 m.p.h. or higher there is a whining sound coming from the right front, and my alignment was knocked out just a bit. I'm at a loss as to what it could be. Any help would be most greatful

 

Maybe a wheel bearing will the noise change when you turn?

 

thats on the left side, the CV boot is completely ripped off but only makes a clicking sound when turning right not left (go figure), anyways i solved the whiring problem, when i grazed the concrete barrier, it knocked loose the plastic that protects the air-filter box, so that was rubbing against the tire causing the sound (go me, i may just be a mechanic yet), my next project is replacing the wheel bearing on the left side and replacing the CV boot. My question now is do i need to replace the bearings in pairs i.e. LF/RF LR/RR or can i just do them as they go bad?

 

I just do them as thy go bad.