Replace Wheel Bearings or Wheel Bearing Assembly?
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Replace Wheel Bearings or Wheel Bearing Assembly?
Hey all,
The time has come to replace some front end compenents. I have a 2003 F250 CC SD 2x4 7.3L w/6" lift. The SD rolls on 35" tires w/20 rims.
My question is whether to replace only the wheel bearings or the entire Hub assembly.
The mechanic I use (and put a lot of faith in) says to replace the hub assembly and bearings.
Is replacing the hub assembly really necessary?
I have 117,00 miles and not sure whether the bearings or assembly has been replaced (purchased used at 79,000 miles).
Thanks for the help!
The time has come to replace some front end compenents. I have a 2003 F250 CC SD 2x4 7.3L w/6" lift. The SD rolls on 35" tires w/20 rims.
My question is whether to replace only the wheel bearings or the entire Hub assembly.
The mechanic I use (and put a lot of faith in) says to replace the hub assembly and bearings.
Is replacing the hub assembly really necessary?
I have 117,00 miles and not sure whether the bearings or assembly has been replaced (purchased used at 79,000 miles).
Thanks for the help!
#3
I have been hearing a slight grinding noise for a few months. It was intermitten at first but becoming more prominent as time progresses. I feel it in the floor and the steering wheel. I am convinced it is coming from the front of the vehicle and not the tranny or drivetrain.
It typically happens while deaccelerating any where between 35 and 65 miles an hour. It also grinds pretty hard when making hard left turns in a parking lot. Does not grind turning right.
The sound does not ever happen when I'm accelerating or braking hard.
The mechanic is convinced its the wheel bearings.
I understand what the wheel bearing and seals are . . . but not sure about the races???
It typically happens while deaccelerating any where between 35 and 65 miles an hour. It also grinds pretty hard when making hard left turns in a parking lot. Does not grind turning right.
The sound does not ever happen when I'm accelerating or braking hard.
The mechanic is convinced its the wheel bearings.
I understand what the wheel bearing and seals are . . . but not sure about the races???
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Jack the offending wheel up off of the ground. See if there is any movement of the wheel top to bottom. You might have to use a heavy pry bar as the wheel assembly is heavy.
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Check this out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c69G2t9u7ak
And this:
http://guzzle.rbmicro.com/nblube.html