02 Explorer with front end hum

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Jul 27, 2011 | 12:39 PM

nascar_20

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02 Explorer with front end hum

Hi

I have a 2002 Explorer 4x2 with 143K. Exactly a year ago I had the front wheel bearings replaced at the dealer. Now I am getting a deafening humming sound around 45mph and feel a small vibration in the steering wheel. When I get the truck up to 60 the noise gets quieter and vibration is gone. The noise also goes away when I go around a corner and returns when I straighten the wheel. Should I replace them again or live with the noise ? If I do decide to change them, this time I will do it myself. Is there one store or brand that is better when it comes to buying parts like this?

Thanks, Tom

Aug 1, 2011 | 07:59 PM

steve(ill)

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Normally bearings do not get quieter after you get to 60 MPH. Sometimes the corners will make them quiet as you said. Bearings are a good bet, but i think i would jack up each side individually under the lower A frame area and roll the tire, feel for looseness and look around.