just double checking. I am fairly sure that it is the wheel bearings. I can turn the wheel, but not easily at all. the hub is removed, as is the brake caliper...when i turn the wheel, it is very dificult. It is not in 4wd, and the axel is not turning at all. Just checking before I spend the money, this means the hub assebly needs replaced as most likly the wheel bearing...and the wheel bearigns can not be replaced individually, the entire assebly must be replaced...correct?

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I am assuming you have a 99 and up Superduty and yes you have to replace the hub assembly.

 

yes, it is a 99.5

does the not being able to turn the hub easily with no brakes on it, and 4wd not engaged then deffinatly mean it is wheel bearings?

 

Yes I would say it is a wheel bearing bad.