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Drivetrain howl?

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Old 04-06-2011, 03:04 PM
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Drivetrain howl?

I guess that's how I'd describe it. Happens at speed around 60mph, little less at slower speeds. One thing is odd, when I go into a right hand turn (ie, the highway or road banks right, not a right turn from stop) the noise goes away. Doesn't go away on a left leaning turn or straight. I had low tire pressure in the passenger front side but topped them both up to the same and it's still there. I did some searching and am concerned it's a transfer case bearing or something. Budget's a bit of an issue right now, is this something I can fix myself? I'm pretty decent at mechanics. Could it be something else?
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Sounds like a front wheel bearing. Jack up the front tires and see if you feel any movement.
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x2. When you jack up the front end, rotate both wheels. You should be able to hear the bad bearings. Make sure you check both- if one goes, the other might not be far behind it.
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Yep, driver's side front, about a 1/16th of play at least. None on passenger side, tho' I replaced that one about 2-3 years ago.
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