jcasallas

Hi I am new to the Forum, not sure if I am posting this where it should be.

here is my problem

I have a 2002 Explorer with AUTO 4x4.

When driving there is a humming noise it starts at 15 KMH and it gets louder as i go faster, also the ABS light is on (always).

I was thinking i could be the Wheel bearing (but Im not sure how to find which one of the four).

Also the other day I activated the 4x4 HIGH and when i was driving straight i had no problems, when I made a turn at low speed i felt and heard a rubbing noise (rubber agaisnt metal) and the car would jump a little (there was no different between turing left or right).

not sure what the problem could be or if a bad rear wheel bearing could cause this.

Please let me know if any of you had experience the same problem and if you know a solution.

I really dont want to take it to the dealer and pay $$$$ if the problem could be fixed for less.

Thank you

Bert

Jack it up, one wheel at a time, and try rocking the top of the wheel in and out. See if you get some movement.

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jcasallas

Thanks rtg143,

I just did that yesterday (while I was changing the front rotors and brake pads).

I definetely looks like the Front Driver side has some moverment and play.

would that cause the wierd noise when i engage the 4X4 HIGH and make a turn?

Thank you

Bert

It's possible. If it's loose, I'd fix that and see if it goes away That needs to be done ayway.

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jcasallas

Update:

I changed the Driver Front Wheel hub and the noise is gone, Finally, (part $170 labour $ 70), the car drives like a baby....

havent tried the 4x4 since i cant really do it on dry pavement, i will wait until a snowstort :)

one thing though, the ABS light is still on, dont know what it is..since the wheel bearing was already changed... any ideas... i heard that unplugging the battery for a couple of minutes could wipe out the code since the code is already stored in tne computer. not sure I ll try ans post back.

Thank you

Bert

See if Autozone can get a code for that. They do it for free.

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jcasallas

Thank I will do.

Now there seems to be a nother problem.

I was driving on the HWY at 120-130 KMh and notice a vibration of the steering wheel if i slowed down the vibration would go away, Also I noticed the call is pulling to the left.

I am not sure if this has anything to do with the Wheel bearing replacement, or if an alignment would solve it.

Thank you

Bert

If it vibrates at speed, it's usually tire balance. If the tire is separating, it can also pull. I'd first have the front tires balance checked.

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jcasallas

I havent done anything to the car, but I though i'd post an update.

today driving in the HWY there is no more vibration. it is very weird that i had a vibration for just one day.

I will do an alignment, b/c the car needs it. but i dont this this was the cause of the vibration.

Bert

Glad it's better. I've never seen alignment cause a vibration.

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