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Old Mar 1, 2008 | 04:45 PM
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2003 Explorer-weird front end noise

I have changed the hub and bearing assembly and still are experiencing a thumping and whining noise in the front end. Any suggestions?
 
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Old Mar 1, 2008 | 07:01 PM
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maybe drive shaft universal joint? i would jack front wheels up a few inches, rotate the drive shaft and wheels--- look around, look at axle pinion movement, etc.
 
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Thumping noise - might be the tire. Not sure about the whine.
 
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Old Mar 4, 2008 | 01:35 AM
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Changed both left and right hub & bearing assy.'s and check the u joint on the front drive shaft all are good.
 
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