I had the wheels bearings checked out at a shop, I didnt have the time to do it myself, so I cant tell you exactly what to look for. As far as your car having wheel bearings in the rear, I am not sure. I know that on my 97 dx, I have wheels bearings in the front, but in the back I think they told be they were some kind of cylinder( cant think of right word). Sorry I cant be much help, Hopefully someone around here knows the whole answer.