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Old Jan 12, 2009 | 07:20 PM
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I just replaced my passanger side wheel bearing and its still has that winding/grinding noise. Im not sure what it is. Also the front end is making some clunks. When i hit bumps its a lot louder than what it was before. Well the story is i got new tires and i could get my passanger front wheel off. So we melted the lugs and had to yank it off with a chain and a truck. So im sure the front end needs to be gone threw to see what got messed up. What should i start with?

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Old Jan 12, 2009 | 09:27 PM
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mine makes a similar noise but does it only do it when the truck is moving? maybe you are hearing a pully?
 
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Old Jan 13, 2009 | 12:15 AM
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Dang! I guess now that the damage is done, you should lift up both front wheels. Try to push and pull and on the tire. On top, sides, Bottom and see if you have any movement. If you do you could easly find what is letting it move. Then replace it. Also turn the tire and see if you can find out what is rubbing.
 

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Old Jan 13, 2009 | 08:00 PM
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i will check the tie rods and ball joints tomorrow when i get a chance..... Also check what is making that damn noise.
 
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Old Jan 14, 2009 | 10:41 AM
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i would start with the brekes if its not the wheel bearing, then look at cv joints if its four wheel drive.
 
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