Front Axle VS 4x4 Auto Lock
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Front Axle VS 4x4 Auto Lock
Hi,
In my search of weird sound in the front of my truck! I did remove the auto lock and check if evrything seems right. Is that normal that the axle shaft have a big play. Like you grab it and you move it up and down, side by side and the play is at least an inch ??
The noise i am searching for is a grinding sound that is worst on acceleration and deceleration and also when hitting bumps! and also clunk sound. when i am going slow (in a parking) and turn I can hear the clunk and also feel it on the floor of the truck!
Could it be the needle bearing of the axle shaft that are bad ?
What is done so far trying to fix the problem!
-New Front Stabilizer/Link Bushing.
-New Front leaf spring Bushing.
-Did remove and clean/grease both Auto Lock!
Thanks!
2004 F250 4X4 FX4 6.0
In my search of weird sound in the front of my truck! I did remove the auto lock and check if evrything seems right. Is that normal that the axle shaft have a big play. Like you grab it and you move it up and down, side by side and the play is at least an inch ??
The noise i am searching for is a grinding sound that is worst on acceleration and deceleration and also when hitting bumps! and also clunk sound. when i am going slow (in a parking) and turn I can hear the clunk and also feel it on the floor of the truck!
Could it be the needle bearing of the axle shaft that are bad ?
What is done so far trying to fix the problem!
-New Front Stabilizer/Link Bushing.
-New Front leaf spring Bushing.
-Did remove and clean/grease both Auto Lock!
Thanks!
2004 F250 4X4 FX4 6.0
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i had a weird grinding sound... It did not change with hubs locked
I tried it with hubs removed
here is a how to change your ball joints... in this document i made shows the sealed assy and the needle bearing on the back side.
it is a torrington B2110 if i am not mistaken (its been almost 2 years) and it is about 8 bux
http://www.angelfire.com/fang/mercury/ball.pdf
kenny
I tried it with hubs removed
here is a how to change your ball joints... in this document i made shows the sealed assy and the needle bearing on the back side.
it is a torrington B2110 if i am not mistaken (its been almost 2 years) and it is about 8 bux
http://www.angelfire.com/fang/mercury/ball.pdf
kenny
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Originally Posted by Mercury45
I know that, but in the same document it shows how to change the needle bearigns
kenny
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Originally Posted by Flobber
Thanks! Is the loose play (1 inch) on moving the axle shaft normal or I should consider changing those needle bearing ?
the needle bearings may be the cause of the noise.... check them with your finger nail, if they move then they fine
OR better yet, turn the wheel one way hubs unlocked truck in 2x4 mode
spin the short shaft, does it feel grindy or gritty? If yes then replace the needle bearings
kenny
