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Strange noise in front end - 6/29/2008 2:52:08 PM

Fenris

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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!

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

WadeH2o

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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?

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

FFJustin99Chevy

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

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

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

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

cliro

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its the whole hub that needs changing.

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

Fenris

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Thanks!

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

Fenris

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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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