Rumbling noise
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Rumbling noise
My 2000 explorer sport is making a rumbling noise, while driving. it doesn't seem to change with speed up to 45 mph, then it quiets down and road surface conditions don't affect it... I was thinking i needed to change the differential fluid.
Any Suggestions???
Any Suggestions???
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I considered the bearings being bad as an option also but I thought that the rumbling noise would change when turns were made...
Is this a for sure indication or just one of many indications that are possibly.
I did notice a high pitch squeal which goes away with speed and continues even when the breaks are on, could that be an indication that the bearings are going, I have heard about this indication before but thought it would be much louder.
If it was to be my bearings, (I have hubs with sealed bearings, I think, 2000 sport) how would i check them?
Is this a for sure indication or just one of many indications that are possibly.
I did notice a high pitch squeal which goes away with speed and continues even when the breaks are on, could that be an indication that the bearings are going, I have heard about this indication before but thought it would be much louder.
If it was to be my bearings, (I have hubs with sealed bearings, I think, 2000 sport) how would i check them?
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Loose wheel bearings will emit a rumble but usually if you jack the vehicle up and grasp the wheel/tire in the 6o'clock and 12 o'clock positions you can get free play by working one hand against the other (push-pull) If no free play probably not the bearings then I'd look to the cardan joint at the rear of your trans/transfer case if 4X4. If the center ball is worn it makes a rumble and if the u joints are worn they squeal.
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