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Old 11-06-2017, 12:35 PM   #15
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Re: Front Wheel Bearing Wear From 4x4 Use?

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Originally Posted by El Dorado Jim View Post
is the noise only when you have your hubs locked , and in four wheel drive? if so it is probably your axle U-joint or joints....some of the original ones were non greasable, they make a growling sound when going bad
No, the noise occurs all of the time. I am 100% sure it is the wheel bearing going bad, but wanted to know if the cause of the premature wear had to do with 4x4 use. Sounds like that cannot be the cause and that improper installation or maintenance is the issue.
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