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AJ
Dodge Dakota
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1/03/2012
08:42:23
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Guy's: I have a hum in my front end that seems to get worse with speed and was wondering if it can be wheel bearings. I have 110K miles on the odo. TRans fluid is still pink and doesnt smell burnt and no problems shifting. What are the signs of bad wheel bearings versus a differential? Thx>>>AJ
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Steven
Dodge Dakota
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1/17/2012
23:26:16
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That could be a bad wheel bearing. To make sure what you can do is check the wheels one at a time.
Jack one of the front tires up and make sure you have a jack stand under it! Nothing is worse than an accident that could be prevented.
Put one hand on top of the tire and the other hand at the bottom.
Then try to rock the tire back and forth. If it doesn't move then your wheel bearing is probably fine. However if there is some play it's probably bad or needs to be adjusted.
I know on my 93 dakota the front wheel bearings are adjustable. I can't explain how to adjust them over this. It's kind of complicated.
Goodluck
Steven
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AJ
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1/18/2012
07:14:41
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Thank you Steven. I will check them out using your procedure this weekend.>>AJ
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Curly
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1/18/2012
09:56:00
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Steven, Great post!
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Elbino
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1/18/2012
17:14:11
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Wheel falls off, no joke, I just saw this happen on the way home from work.
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AJ
Dodge Dakota
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1/30/2012
14:05:27
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Thx to your all's replies. I did change the wheel bearing and no more humming/growling. The parts themselves were $122/piece. A lot more than the wheel bearings of years ago.>>AJ
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