Strange noise in front end (Full Version)

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Strange noise in front end

  

Fenris -> Strange noise in front end (6/29/2008 2:52:08 PM)

Our ''94 S-10 4wd has a humming nois that feels like it is coming fron the left front. When driving straight or turning right it disappears but with only a tad of left turning (like adjusting direction when going straight) it makes this humming sound. It can be felt through the steering wheel. It started with a few insidents where it started humming stronger and stronger before it ended with a loud clunk-then all well. This has not happened for a few months but it still makes this humming noise. Any ideas? I am new to this type 4wd and really need some help!

  
WadeH2o -> RE: Strange noise in front end (7/1/2008 5:39:53 PM)

Sounds like wheel bearings.  Jack the front up and turn the wheel by hand to try and pin point the source of the sound.  Try to move the wheel up/down. Humming while turning in one direction is prolly wheel bearings.  What about driving in reverse, does the noise change?

FFJustin99Chevy -> RE: Strange noise in front end (7/1/2008 5:59:38 PM)

Wheel bearings in the Hub Assembly.  About $140 for a new one.  DIY in the Search Function.

Fenris -> RE: Strange noise in front end (7/2/2008 10:37:48 AM)

Thanks! Can one change only the bearing or do I have to change the whole hub assembly?

cliro -> RE: Strange noise in front end (7/2/2008 11:13:14 AM)

its the whole hub that needs changing.

Fenris -> RE: Strange noise in front end (7/2/2008 1:27:01 PM)

Thanks!

Fenris -> RE: Strange noise in front end (9/12/2008 11:37:44 AM)

I replaced the left wheel hub and the car felt pretty good for a while but then the humming came back whit a little different sound. I comes in at like 20mph and stayes there untill I slow down again. The sound is now not affected by turning the steering wheel. It can be felt through the steering wheel a little. What can cause this?

  

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