How mechanical are you? Do you have the tools and ability to remove a half axle?
To check a wheel bearing and half axle you have to:
Chock rear wheels
Get the vehicle's front wheel up off the ground = jackstands
Remove the front wheel
Loosen the spindle/axle nut (36mm or 33mm socket and breaker bar or impact)
Remove the caliper bracket and brake rotor (I think they're 18mm bolts)
Loosen the sway bar bushings (13mm) this will let the suspension sag
Remove the strut bolts (21mm deep-well) and a BFH
I like to remove the entire strut - makes it much easier to get the axle out
Rotate the spindle downward and pull the axle up and out of the spindle
Use a pry bar to remove the axle yoke from the transmission
At this point you can spin the wheel bearing. It should be as smooth as silk...even the slightest noise while spinning it's toast.
With the half axle out you can check for CV and yoke wear.
Or you can just take it to your local garage and let them do it.
Don't get hurt - safety first
Check the "How To" section for pictures and more instructions.
