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Car Forum / Dodge / Dodge Trucks / May 2007Whine coming from from driver side wheel.
It's getting louder. Used to be heard at highway speeds, but now quite loud at 45. If I step on brakes or turn to the left sound deadens quite a bit. Took off tire and nothing seems loose. Could this be a wheel bearing? Still have not taken the rotor off, nor the giant nut (what is that, 30, 35mm?). Just thought I would ask see what everyone else thinks before removing anything else. GB > It's getting louder. Used to be heard at highway speeds, but now quite > loud at 45. [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > GB could be a wheel bearing or the tire itself. sorry i forgot what you drive so general stuff is all i can offer ;)  Signature____________________________________________ Chris 05 CTD 06 Liberty CRD >> It's getting louder. Used to be heard at highway speeds, but now quite >> loud at 45. [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > > sorry i forgot what you drive so general stuff is all i can offer ;) 2000- 2500 > Took off tire and nothing seems loose. > Could this be a wheel bearing? 2nd vote for wheel bearing > Still have not taken the rotor off, nor the giant nut (what is that, 30, > 35mm?). 1-11/16" - torque is 175ft.lbs. >> Took off tire and nothing seems loose. >> Could this be a wheel bearing? > > 2nd vote for wheel bearing Gosh darn it...I did put the wheel back on and turned it. There is a sound coming from the bearing area..almost like tumblers..but not quite. I priced it at a placed called "Advanced Auto" it's like AutoZone. Told me it's factory direct part for $310..crap. You or anyone know of a second source? These are sealed bearings, correct? Maybe a junk yard? You would think that Dodge would use those famous German bearings for such a important part, since the plants sure did get bombed a lot during WWII. Since they are a part of DC now. >> Still have not taken the rotor off, nor the giant nut (what is that, 30, >> 35mm?). > > 1-11/16" - torque is 175ft.lbs. I don't have that size. Guess I have to go buy it. Thanks for the info. GB > Told me it's factory direct part for $310..crap. Sounds about right, if you have ABS. > You or anyone know of a second source? Not for a HD bearing (2500/3500 trucks) - they've always been dealer-only. However, EBay's showing several (at least for '94-'99, don't know why a 2000 would be any different) in the $130-$150 range. > These are sealed bearings, correct? Yep >> Told me it's factory direct part for $310..crap. > > Sounds about right, if you have ABS. Yes I do >> You or anyone know of a second source? > > Not for a HD bearing (2500/3500 trucks) - they've always been dealer-only. > However, EBay's showing several (at least for '94-'99, don't know why a > 2000 would be any different) in the $130-$150 range. What has me worried about ordering from anywhere is the descriptions. They all seem to mention 4 wheel drive. I worry they will not fit onto my 2 wheel drive. >> These are sealed bearings, correct? > > Yep > What has me worried about ordering from anywhere is the descriptions. > They all seem to mention 4 wheel drive. I worry they will not fit onto my > 2 wheel drive. Oh, ok... didn't realize you had a 2WD. Yeah, it's a different bearing (still a one-piece hub/bearing unit, with integrated tone wheel for the ABS), and the torque specs are different (spindle nut is 280ft.lbs.) How about this one: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200098968960 Okay. thanks for that info. Have not had any time to look in to any of it yet. Thanks >> What has me worried about ordering from anywhere is the descriptions. >> They all seem to mention 4 wheel drive. I worry they will not fit onto my [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > How about this one: > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200098968960 I've had good luck buying bearings for othere things at a local bearing shop, "Miller Bearing". For instance, I was rebuilding a Brit made anchor windlass and didn't want to wait for a grossly overpriced part from there. Took the shot bearings to Miller where they mic'd them and sold me replacements for a fraction of what the makers of the windlass wanted. Might check your yellow pages. >>> Took off tire and nothing seems loose. >>> Could this be a wheel bearing? [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] > > GB > I've had good luck buying bearings for othere things at a local bearing > shop, "Miller Bearing". I can absolutely guarantee they won't have this one. It's a one-piece sealed unit with integrated hub, ABS tone ring, and wheel studs. It's not simply a matter of matching the right tapered roller bearing. |
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