wheel hub bearing assembly
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wheel hub bearing assembly
Just replaced the front passenger side wheel hub bearing assembly on my 2009 Ram 1500 (192xxx miles) cause I was hearing the grumbling sound when I would turn left some when driving. Took truck out after the change and it still has the grumbling sound. Could it be the driver side or a rear wheel bearing? Any help is appreciated, thanks
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Find a nice straight stretch of road. Good pavement would be a plus too, but, I know in some places, that's askin' an awful lot. 
You want a road with very little traffic. Speed up until you can clearly hear the noise, then start rocking the steering wheel back and forth as hard as you are comfortable with. The idea is to transfer weight from side to side, so, the ruder you can be, the more effective it is. Listen to the noise, and see when it gets louder. If it's a bearing, it will get louder as you transfer weight to it. (the wheel on the OUTSIDE of the turn.) Try it with your windows rolled down. (hopefully, it isn't too cold where you are.... 
) Should be able to easily tell left or right, front or rear is a bit trickier, and having another set of ears makes that determination easier.
You want a road with very little traffic. Speed up until you can clearly hear the noise, then start rocking the steering wheel back and forth as hard as you are comfortable with. The idea is to transfer weight from side to side, so, the ruder you can be, the more effective it is. Listen to the noise, and see when it gets louder. If it's a bearing, it will get louder as you transfer weight to it. (the wheel on the OUTSIDE of the turn.) Try it with your windows rolled down. (hopefully, it isn't too cold where you are.... ) Should be able to easily tell left or right, front or rear is a bit trickier, and having another set of ears makes that determination easier.
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Find a nice straight stretch of road. Good pavement would be a plus too, but, I know in some places, that's askin' an awful lot. You want a road with very little traffic. Speed up until you can clearly hear the noise, then start rocking the steering wheel back and forth as hard as you are comfortable with. The idea is to transfer weight from side to side, so, the ruder you can be, the more effective it is. Listen to the noise, and see when it gets louder. If it's a bearing, it will get louder as you transfer weight to it. (the wheel on the OUTSIDE of the turn.) Try it with your windows rolled down. (hopefully, it isn't too cold where you are.... ) Should be able to easily tell left or right, front or rear is a bit trickier, and having another set of ears makes that determination easier.
You want a road with very little traffic. Speed up until you can clearly hear the noise, then start rocking the steering wheel back and forth as hard as you are comfortable with. The idea is to transfer weight from side to side, so, the ruder you can be, the more effective it is. Listen to the noise, and see when it gets louder. If it's a bearing, it will get louder as you transfer weight to it. (the wheel on the OUTSIDE of the turn.) Try it with your windows rolled down. (hopefully, it isn't too cold where you are.... ) Should be able to easily tell left or right, front or rear is a bit trickier, and having another set of ears makes that determination easier.
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Find a nice straight stretch of road. Good pavement would be a plus too, but, I know in some places, that's askin' an awful lot. You want a road with very little traffic. Speed up until you can clearly hear the noise, then start rocking the steering wheel back and forth as hard as you are comfortable with. The idea is to transfer weight from side to side, so, the ruder you can be, the more effective it is. Listen to the noise, and see when it gets louder. If it's a bearing, it will get louder as you transfer weight to it. (the wheel on the OUTSIDE of the turn.) Try it with your windows rolled down. (hopefully, it isn't too cold where you are.... ) Should be able to easily tell left or right, front or rear is a bit trickier, and having another set of ears makes that determination easier.
You want a road with very little traffic. Speed up until you can clearly hear the noise, then start rocking the steering wheel back and forth as hard as you are comfortable with. The idea is to transfer weight from side to side, so, the ruder you can be, the more effective it is. Listen to the noise, and see when it gets louder. If it's a bearing, it will get louder as you transfer weight to it. (the wheel on the OUTSIDE of the turn.) Try it with your windows rolled down. (hopefully, it isn't too cold where you are.... ) Should be able to easily tell left or right, front or rear is a bit trickier, and having another set of ears makes that determination easier.
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Maybe you got a bad part, right out of the box? Wouldn't be the first time.....
It's possible its the other side, but, in my experience, the side that gets louder when loaded, is the problem side. Did you properly torque the nut??
It's possible its the other side, but, in my experience, the side that gets louder when loaded, is the problem side. Did you properly torque the nut??
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talked with mechanic friend that has done work on truck before and he says that it is 95% the driver side wheel bearing assembly. I will change it out tonight and let you know. Thanks for the inputs.
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Bearing / hub replacement
Hello everyone,
new to the forum. Lots of good info here.
Have a 2015 Ram 1500 and heard a noise coming from front left wheel and ABS & 4x4 service light coming on intermittently. Took it to my mechanic and he said the bearing/hub assembly is shot and also needs replacement on front right. Truck only has 35k miles and mostly highway. Not used for work, just occasional light moving stuff.
Way too early for this to be happening, correct?
Thanks in advance
new to the forum. Lots of good info here.
Have a 2015 Ram 1500 and heard a noise coming from front left wheel and ABS & 4x4 service light coming on intermittently. Took it to my mechanic and he said the bearing/hub assembly is shot and also needs replacement on front right. Truck only has 35k miles and mostly highway. Not used for work, just occasional light moving stuff.
Way too early for this to be happening, correct?
Thanks in advance