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Old Feb 26, 2010
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Front tire grinding

Ok so I have noticed a grinding noise coming from my left front tire. It only happens when I turn to the right. I have been told that I need to replace the entire hub but where it only grinds when turning in one direction I think maybe replaceing either the inner and outer bearings in the hub. Someone let me know, thanks.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2010
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2wd or 4wd? 2wd you should be able to change the bearings, 4wd you'll have to swap the hubs, as they're pressed together as one unit.

BTW, I'm not100% sure on this.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2010
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yeah it is 4wd. so u dont think u can press the new bearings in the old hub, that sucks
 
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Old Feb 26, 2010
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Unit Bearing means no rebuilding....I'm actually replacing both of my wife's Sunday...on the bright side it's quicker and easier than hubs!
 
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wait, so for mine i dont need the entire hub assembly?
 
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wait, so for mine i dont need the entire hub assembly?

What I meant was no rebuilding of your existing unit bearing, only replacing of the whole unit.
 
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rockauto.com has them for about 85 bucks plus shipping.
 
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