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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 06:24 PM
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Grinding in the front end?

Early 99 f350 4x4 that has started a grinding noise in front end. When I hit a bump it will start but go away after about a quarter mile or when I stop, and noise will not start back whenI take back off. Checked for movement on the hub bearings and they look good. But when I lock the hubs in the noise goes away also? But the passanger hub does not lock in when you turn it to locked. Could it be just the hub?
 
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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 07:18 PM
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Pull the hubs down,you're gonna find bad bearings.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 08:52 PM
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What is the name of the piece that slides out of the hub after you take off the clip on the outside of the hub. The piece you actual turn when locking or unlocking the hubs?
 
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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 10:44 PM
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What is the name of the piece that slides out of the hub after you take off the clip on the outside of the hub. The piece you actual turn when locking or unlocking the hubs?
I call it the hub lock or hub lock selector assembly. Ford calls it something else. FTE parts guy Ed can clear this up for you.

Grinding noises are bad.
 
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 08:44 AM
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My question is could this be what is causing the grinding? When I turn the hub to lock the axle does not turn with the wheel. Or could it still be the hub bearing as I just replace this side about 4 months ago.
 
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