What kind of noise is this?

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Author Message   Greg French (Gregfrench) advanced member Username: Gregfrench Post Number: 191 Registered: 11-2002 Posted on Friday, February 14, 2003 - 10:50 am:    It sounds like some sort of metal on metal rubbing sound coming from my right front tire. If gets worse when I turn to the right and dissappears when I turn baxk to the left. It also gets worse when I step lightly on the brakes. I replaced the brakes a few months ago, so I am ruling out brake pads. I looked all around it last night when I got home and didn't see and stick, rocks, or other foreign objects around it. Any ideas before I take my tire off for some troubleshooting?   Brian Friend (Brianfriend) advanced member Username: Brianfriend Post Number: 399 Registered: 09-2002 Posted on Friday, February 14, 2003 - 11:00 am:    Greg, I think that is the next step for you. Sounds like cv or bearing.   Brian Friend (Brianfriend) advanced member Username: Brianfriend Post Number: 400 Registered: 09-2002 Posted on Friday, February 14, 2003 - 11:02 am:    btw...it could also be the spider gears inside your ft diff. Happened to me once.   Nathan Hindman (Nathanh) Member Username: Nathanh Post Number: 17 Registered: 07-2002 Posted on Friday, February 14, 2003 - 11:15 am:    Sounds to me like it is likely your wheel bearings. Pretty easy to service as long as you have a shop manual and a 2 1/16" hub nut socket. Just a little tip though: If you have to replace the wheel bearings, don't buy the overpriced LR ones, get the Timken bearings from a bearing shop. The ONLY difference between the two is the fancy green and white LR box, and you'll save some serious bucks. Nathan http://www.PangaeaExpeditions.com   Ron Brown (Ron) Advanced member Username: Ron Post Number: 53 Registered: 04-2001 Posted on Friday, February 14, 2003 - 01:12 pm:    "The ONLY difference between the two is the fancy green and white LR box" LOL the ones from Land Rover don't even come in a LR box. The genuine ones come in a timken box! Ron   Greg French (Gregfrench) advanced member Username: Gregfrench Post Number: 192 Registered: 11-2002 Posted on Friday, February 14, 2003 - 03:38 pm:    How do I know if it is the bearings for sure?   Greg French (Gregfrench) advanced member Username: Gregfrench Post Number: 193 Registered: 11-2002 Posted on Friday, February 14, 2003 - 03:39 pm:    Would it make the same noise when I step on the brakes?   Mike B. Unregistered guest Posted on Friday, February 14, 2003 - 07:52 pm:    To see if it's the bearings, jack up the entire front end and put it your disco on jack stands. Also be sure to chock the wheels before hand and put the transfer case in neutral. With the both front wheels in the air, gentrly spin the font wheels (you can leave the wheels on). There should be no play in the wheel and it should turn smoothly with no noise (other than the brake shoes rubbing the discs). Thanks, Mike B.   Greg French (Gregfrench) Member Username: Gregfrench Post Number: 196 Registered: 11-2002 Posted on Sunday, February 16, 2003 - 12:05 pm:    Is that the cdl in neutral or the gear shift. It is a 5 speed. How hard is it to change if it is the bearings? Should I change both wheels? Thanks   James (Jimmyg) Member Username: Jimmyg Post Number: 114 Registered: 10-2002 Posted on Sunday, February 16, 2003 - 03:53 pm:    Greg, I have the exact same problem with my 95 D1. Let me know what you find out. THanks   Greg French (Gregfrench) Member Username: Gregfrench Post Number: 198 Registered: 11-2002 Posted on Monday, February 17, 2003 - 07:28 am:    If it is the bearings, how long can I drive with them making noise?