I have a '03 Durango 4X4 with the 4.7l v8 and I am hearing a "sqealing" noise that seems to be coming from the right front wheel area. Also, there is a feeling of a "drag" like the 4wd did not disengage properly. Any thoughts? Bearings, brakes or hubs?

 

Could be the brake pads going on their last miles. IIRC, bad bearings will cause a grinding noise. Does the squealing noise stop when you make right turns? Or, when was the last time you saw your cat?

 

lol



but i agree, check the breaks, and the wheel bearings, if the brakes are dragging they will cause drag, and COULD cause noise

 

I need this weather to be a little nicer so I can see if one of the calipers is running hotter than another. Does anyone know how the front wheel bearings are constructed? Do I have to remove the hub or what?

 

LMAO!

Here kitty-kitty-kitty!........

 

BTW- Its more of a Squirrel pitch than a cat....

 

you will have to replace the entire hub if the bearing is bad, no other way atm

 

You are correct! There is no rebuilding "just the bearing" as I just finalized that right out of the book.

Here is the thread I finally found and updated: https://dodgeforum.com/forum/1st-gen...l-bearing.html

 

took ya long enough