clicking/buzzing/whirring front wheels - hubs?

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clicking/buzzing/whirring front wheels - hubs? #1012853 11/13/10 07:51 AM

Joined: Jan 2009

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Cambodia

RobCambo

Wheeler

I've got some noise problems with one of the front wheels on my truck - any ideas?

Driving in a straight line and at low speeds, it's a clicking noise. Go a little faster and it becomes a buzzing noise. Anything over 35 kph and it starts whirring - a constant wizzwizzwizzwizz noise.

Now, if I make a right turn and then drive in a straight line, the noise disappears, and if I make a left turn and then drive in a straight line, the noise reappears. Strange.

I'm guessing here, completely off the top of my head, but could it be the teeth on one of the front drive shafts rubbing/slightly catching somewhere?

Any help appreciated

Cheers
Rob

1986 Pajero 2.6l 5spd manual SWB

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Re: clicking/buzzing/whirring front wheels - hubs? [Re: RobCambo] #1012854 11/13/10 09:59 PM

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Albuquerque, NM

leadheavy52 Offline

Getting the Wheeling Fever

I had a similar symptom that turned out to be a bad front auto hub. replaced and all was fine

1988 SWB Montero - 2.6L - 5-speed
Weber Carb
(Coming Soon) Rugged Ridge AVM Hubs

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