4x4 problems/again?????
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4x4 problems/again?????
hey guys--still chasing the noise on the front of my 2000 v-10 sd 4x4--trying to check for vaccume leaks and such, need to get a mityvac pump.... any way was under the truck awhile ago and tried to spin the driveshaft on the front end, the driveshaft spins freely,BUT the axel from the center out to the passenger side wheel turns also, the drivers side does not turn. could this be the source of my noise issue?? also i cant seem to get the fuel filter off. i have the tool to do it but i cant get it loose....haveing one bum arm doesent help much (had rotator cuff /shoulder surgery a little while back). anyway i thought id run it by you guys and see what you think. Thanks a lot --- Britt
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Fairly normal for one axle to spin without the other. Lock the hub for the axle that turns and this will engage the wheel and keep it from turning, then the opposite axle should spin rather freely. This should allow you to try to isolate your problem.
How new are the unit bearings?
There are also needls bearings in there that can cause all sorts of noises.
What types of noises are you actually hearing. Is it in 4x4 only?
How new are the unit bearings?
There are also needls bearings in there that can cause all sorts of noises.
What types of noises are you actually hearing. Is it in 4x4 only?
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The hubs have over 150000 miles on the truck as well the noise sounds like a low roar even when its not in 4x4 buddy at ford told me it could be a vac leak or a hub going out.. just trying to narrow the search to avoid throwing money at it needlessly. have to throw enough at it just for gas! thanks Britt
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Well if the ESOF is working properly, and the hubs engage, and dis-engage properly, then you can eliminate the vacuum leak. I really doubt this is your noise. This sounds as though it may be a unit bearing, and or the needle bearings.
Lots of miles, should consider yourself lucky that they have survived for so long.PLenty of threads in this forum regarding this same issue. Some get a little heated over the debate, while others such as yourself that have had good luck with the front end design are satisfied with the system.
My vote is that the units bearings and needls bearings need attention.
Lots of miles, should consider yourself lucky that they have survived for so long.PLenty of threads in this forum regarding this same issue. Some get a little heated over the debate, while others such as yourself that have had good luck with the front end design are satisfied with the system.
My vote is that the units bearings and needls bearings need attention.
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I have seen posts on how to service the hubs and regrease the bearings--as well as replace the o-ring seals in the hubs, at 300-350 a pop for hubs do yall think the service on the bearings might fix it for the time being? thanks--Britt
