hub problem
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From: maryland
hub problem
the dealer told me that the spindle bearing could be ok it could be the overall hub bearing could be bad. how do you check that ? my spindle bearings are ok no play and full of grease wheel spins fine. but there still is a grinding i set the cruise on and and when you turn wheel a little like weaving back and forth you can feel grinding thru your feet thru the floor.
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From: La La Land
Does it still grind with the hub locks in the locked (not "auto") position?
If the noise goes away with them locked, it's the needle bearings inside that have gone dry. Leave them locked until you can service them. See:
Welcome to guzzle's 4x4 Needle Bearing Maintenance Web Page
Leaving them locked will only cause your front drive axles to turn, but you won't be in 4WD.
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If the noise goes away with them locked, it's the needle bearings inside that have gone dry. Leave them locked until you can service them. See:
Welcome to guzzle's 4x4 Needle Bearing Maintenance Web Page
Leaving them locked will only cause your front drive axles to turn, but you won't be in 4WD.
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From: Long Island USA
With the truck in 2-wheel drive with the wheels straight ahead, reach around back of the wheel and turn the u-joint by hand. It should be somewhat hard to get started, but when moving it should be smooth and not gritty or ratchety.
