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Wobble Front Axle: Causes & Fixes

 
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Post20-01-2008, 16:20    Subject: Wobble Front Axle: Causes & Fixes Quote

Hello fellow enthusiasts!

I'm having the following problem:
Squealing or squawking noise coming from the front right wheel.

The sound recording was created using a microphone (attached to the brake hose) while driving. http://www.adrive.com/public/a95ca8b334813c585a9cab09539e8fef8dc9505e09f5d490181a3de57eeb262c.html

Nothing could be detected in the engine compartment (on the right side), nor on the transfer case.

I suspect it's the wheel bearings (both were replaced about 20,000 km ago).
What do you think about it?

Thank you in advance.


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Post21-01-2008, 0:21    Subject: Wobble Front Axle: Causes & Fixes Quote

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I suspect it's the wheel bearing.
(both were replaced less than 20,000 km ago). }

Me too. How does the noise behave during slalom driving?
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Post21-01-2008, 8:14    Subject: Wobble Front Axle: Causes & Fixes Quote

This noise occurs irregularly, mostly when I turn left.
If it's there, then the noise could potentially continue further down the slope.
Turning it clockwise usually makes the sound quieter or causes it to disappear.
In the recordings, you can hear that the squeaking simply stops.

I couldn't establish any consistent pattern in the slalom. icon_cry.gif

Thank you for the response.
It's easier to make decisions when you have help.


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Post21-01-2008, 15:26    Subject: Wobble Front Axle: Causes & Fixes Quote

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If it's there, then the noise can also continue on the slope.
Turning it clockwise usually makes it quieter or disappear.


Assembly errors ruled out? High-quality components used?
Are the wheel hubs or central locking mechanisms properly tightened?
Are the retaining rings installed correctly?
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Post23-01-2008, 21:06    Subject: Wobble Front Axle: Causes & Fixes Quote

I have met all the requirements.
Only the right wheel bearing is from a different manufacturer (it was an emergency purchase).
As I understand it, there's no way around this, and I need to replace the RL component to be certain.

Thank you very much for your help.


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Post27-08-2008, 11:05    Subject: Wobble Front Axle: Causes & Fixes Quote

That was the wheel bearing! icon_biggrin.gif


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