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11 messages, Last post on Mar 01, 2009 at 9:15 PM
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Sorry if this has already been discussed. I searched and found nothing. I am new here, this is my 3rd dakota and probably my last. What idiot engineer would design a 2 wd vehicle using sealed front wheel bearings? Sealed bearings have a very very limited life and a very very limited application and that is not a motor vehicle. With that said - Has anyone taken a front hub apart, got the Timkin bearing, race and seal numbers and rebuilt a front hub?
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Replying to: wolfer1 (Dec 29, 2008 2:54 pm) |
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So i am trying to figure out is anyone on line right now? I HAVE A 2006 DAKOTA QUAD CAB 4.7 2WD it has 86000 miles on it and has a snow tire sound only it has good year eagles on it. It is hard to figure where it is coming from. I am thinking wheel bearing but if I throw it side to side it does not change. I had it to a firestone shop and they could not figure it out either. At $175 each I would like to get it right the first time. Anybody got any ides? Thanks John
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Replying to: icecreamman (Feb 15, 2009 2:51 pm) If the noise remains constant over varied vehicle speeds it is probably tire, wheel or front alignment related. If the noise changes with vehicle speed, or changes under acceleration or deceleration, the problem is engine, exhaust, or differential related. If the noise is constant, but varies in pitch or intensity as vehicle speed is increased, it is possible you have a defective wheel bearing or a bad U-joint. Sometimes if the noise changes as the steering wheel is turned, it will indicate a bad wheel bearing. But they can sometimes fool you. A lot of times a bad wheel bearing will make noise regardless of turning. With the vehicle raised, check the wheel bearings for play. Regards, Dusty Regards, Dusty If the noise is
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Replying to: dustyk (Feb 15, 2009 7:08 pm) 2003 QC 4X4 3.9L Thanks Brian
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Replying to: bdoucet (Feb 27, 2009 1:44 pm) Twice in a year on the same vehicle is completely abnormal and is either the result of hub overheating, incorrect bearing (or bearing quality), bearing damage, or incorrect/poor installation. Does this vehicle ever have the wheels completely submerged in water? Best regards, Dusty |
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Replying to: dustyk (Mar 01, 2009 12:57 pm)
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Replying to: dustyk (Mar 01, 2009 12:57 pm) www.recalls.gov Search thru SKF
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Replying to: wolfer1 (Mar 01, 2009 1:15 pm) Did your bad bearing make any noise, or was the only symptom a vibration Regards, Dusty
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Replying to: bdoucet (Mar 01, 2009 6:00 pm) A friend of mine changed out the rear bearings and races on his wife's Venture a couple of years ago and replaced them with stuff he got from AutoZone. Within two years the races were galled and the bearings were worn down to the brass primary coating. A lot of aftermarket stuff is not up to the factory quality. Best regards, Dusty |
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