Front hub problem
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Front hub problem
I have a drag/click coming from my front wheel. I had thecaliper off so it was definitely in the hub assembly. I went ahead and greasedthe hub through the ABS sensor but the drag/click was still there. I amthinking it is either the wheel bearing or the axle bearing. My question is ifI lock the hub and the drag/click goes away does that mean it is the axlebearing? Also, is it possible the auto locking hub could be part of the problem?<o
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></o>By the way, my Ex has 130K on it and the 4x4 auto selectworks fine. There is no play in the hub and no noise that I can hear. The onlyreason I am digging into this is a drop in gas mileage that led me to find outthat both front wheels are very tough to rotate (with the front drive disengaged).<o
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My esof hubs recently failed to disengage properly. Even manually they would stay partially engaged enough to click and or turn the axle. I have a set of mile markers in the garage waiting on me. Also, there are bearings in these locking hubs that get noisy even on a functioning hub. Mine have been clicking for about a year now at low speeds.
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Yeah, it's pretty easy to remove the locking hubs as a diagnostic step. Spin the wheel before & after. You can also examine the hub to see if it's locked, open or partially engaged.
I'd recommend examining the axle u-joints while spinning before taking anything apart.
I'd recommend examining the axle u-joints while spinning before taking anything apart.
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Its the hub ...
I was able to lock the hub this weekend and the "click" went away,but turning it was not substantially easier. I went ahead and ordered theseal/retaining clip set from DieselOrings.com and plan on cleaning/lubing thehubs next weekend.<o></o>
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