I have a 2000 4x4 short cab ram.
I can hear the front driver side wheel squeak when I am close to a building
driving very slow ( like fast food drive thru slow). Is it easy to repack
and/or replace the bearing or do I need any special tools.
any advise would be helpful.
thanks
Tom Lawrence - 04 Mar 2006 00:44 GMT
> driving very slow ( like fast food drive thru slow). Is it easy to repack
> and/or replace the bearing or do I need any special tools.
They're sealed bearings - you have to replace them. Cost is between $200
and $300. You'll need a large (3/4" drive - somewhere around 1-11/16")
socket for the axle nut, and a 12-point 14mm socket for the hub bolts. A
hub puller is nice to have, but not a necessity.
When you go to get the bearing (you can get this at a parts store, like
NAPA, AutoZone, etc.) they'll need to know if you have 4-wheel ABS or not.
clare at snyder.on.ca - 04 Mar 2006 01:03 GMT
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Sounds like your brake pads may be getting low? Rolling element
bearings rumble, not squeek.
Carolina Watercraft Works - 04 Mar 2006 04:21 GMT
Check here...lots of info: http://www.quad4x4.com/

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.boB - 04 Mar 2006 05:34 GMT
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I had the same irritating noise in an '84 T-Bird. Only the passenger side.
Only at slow speeds. Only when next to a building or tall curb with the window open.
Car drove just fine, no issues at all. I repacked and adjusted the bearings.
More than once. Checked the pads. Checked everything I could think of. More than
once.
I was just about to decide to live with it. Then I found a loose wheel weight
on the inside of the wheel. Tightened that up, and the noise went away.

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cc - 06 Mar 2006 05:45 GMT
Hi Edward,
You might also check the wear tab or the front rotors. Specially if you
haven't put brakes on the front yet.
Cc