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Old 11-07-2009, 06:08 PM
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Passenger wheel squealing

This morning on our way out, the passenger wheel was squealing while driving the truck. It warmed up and then the squealing stopped. I don't think it's the brakes because I get zero pull in either direction and the wheel wasn't especially warm. Is this a classic sign of the non-serviceable wheel bearing going bad?
 
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Old 11-07-2009, 07:07 PM
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Sounds like it could be the bearing, I would jack the truck up on that side and see how much wheel play you have. Take the tire and move the top in and the bottom out a couple of times, then try the same thing left and right, this will tell you how loose the bearings are. You should have a little play left and right because of the steering but little to no play top and bottom. When my bearing was going out I had a lot of play top and bottom and it would grind/click when I turned left. It also never hurts to check the breaks also.
 
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Old 11-07-2009, 07:17 PM
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I'll give the wheel a look to see if I can feel any play. I just had the entire front end apart last month. I replaced the ball joints, needle bearings, axle u-joints, inner axle oil seals, all dust seals, o-rings, ESOF hub service, etc. I packed the needle bearings and lubed everything up good. I'll check the brakes again too. I recently performed the caliper slide pin upgrade. I've always heard the front ends on these trucks have a reputation.
 
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Old 11-07-2009, 08:00 PM
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make sure everything is tight including bolts.
 
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