Front end noise...help, thanks

Swissdrums · 04-04-2006, 03:42 PM

Hey everyone,

So i know it is difficult explaining noises online, but i am going to do the best i can...

For the past 2 days, my front driver side seems to be making a consistant high pitched buzz/squeal. I know it is not my spindle bushings becuase my hubs are not engaged in the "locked" position. When the noise first started, it would only come about when doing right turns. Now, it is at the point as to where it stays with me untill I do a hard left.
My spindle bushings were on the verge of going, but i havent needed to lock the 4wd in for a while, so i figured this was not a bothersome issue.
It does not seem to be any engine components becuase i was reving the engine and there was nothing. Nor was it my power steering becuase when i turn sitting still, nothing either. It only happens when i am moving.
Again, it is a high pitched consistant squeal/buzz coming from the driver side front. Thanks for all your help. Any information on what to look for would be great. Thanks!
-Mike

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Swissdrums · 04-04-2006, 06:36 PM

After a 5 page essay on an AP Language and Composition Prompt and still nothing?!?!!

AH64ID · 04-04-2006, 07:52 PM

Well the bearing are turning no matter what position your hubs are in. The only thing that doesn't spin is the CV, which doesnt carry any load.

I would quess that you need to pack your wheel bearings. Probally only started in a turn since the force changed a little. Now they are getting dry. I beleive Toyota reccommends packing them every 12K, mabye its 24k?? I try to do it every 12-18 months.

Swissdrums · 04-04-2006, 08:19 PM

What do you mean "packing" them? Sorry if thats a dumb question, i assume it means grease/lube?

Thanks for the advice though

AH64ID · 04-04-2006, 10:37 PM

Yes, you pull them out, and the simple way is to put a ball of grease in your hand and beat the bearing into your hand, like packing a can of chew. Do this until grease is in and around the entire bearing, and then some. This is also a good time to get a hub rebuild kit and go thru everything. Not sure about factory hubs but Warn makes a kit just for that.

Injohneer · 04-05-2006, 07:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4x4nala

Yes, you pull them out, and the simple way is to put a ball of grease in your hand and beat the bearing into your hand, like packing a can of chew. Do this until grease is in and around the entire bearing, and then some.

Packing bearings is like feeding babies. Keep pushing it in until it comes out the other end.

AH64ID · 04-05-2006, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Injohneer

Looks like your feeding your truck creamed carrots

Injohneer · 04-05-2006, 11:39 AM

oh no, I got the grease and baby food mixed up again...

AH64ID · 04-05-2006, 12:31 PM

Well, I hope your wife is the one changing the diapers

Swissdrums · 04-05-2006, 01:20 PM

thanks guys...one question, i have seen that bearing before, is it from the hub or front axel?

04-04-2006, 06:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
Swissdrums Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: No.Va. Posts: 361	After a 5 page essay on an AP Language and Composition Prompt and still nothing?!?!! __________________ 1994 Toyota 4Runner V6 Auto 4WD

04-04-2006, 07:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
AH64ID Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,638	Well the bearing are turning no matter what position your hubs are in. The only thing that doesn't spin is the CV, which doesnt carry any load. I would quess that you need to pack your wheel bearings. Probally only started in a turn since the force changed a little. Now they are getting dry. I beleive Toyota reccommends packing them every 12K, mabye its 24k?? I try to do it every 12-18 months. __________________ -John '05 Dodge 3500 SRW 4x4 SLT 5.9 Cummins QC LB NV5600 2003 SR5 4Runner, V6 4WD. 1" cornfed lift Previous Toyota's '92 Red Truck NALA Speed doesn't kill, its the sudden stop that hurts.

04-04-2006, 08:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
Swissdrums Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: No.Va. Posts: 361	What do you mean "packing" them? Sorry if thats a dumb question, i assume it means grease/lube? Thanks for the advice though __________________ 1994 Toyota 4Runner V6 Auto 4WD

04-04-2006, 10:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
AH64ID Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,638	Yes, you pull them out, and the simple way is to put a ball of grease in your hand and beat the bearing into your hand, like packing a can of chew. Do this until grease is in and around the entire bearing, and then some. This is also a good time to get a hub rebuild kit and go thru everything. Not sure about factory hubs but Warn makes a kit just for that. __________________ -John '05 Dodge 3500 SRW 4x4 SLT 5.9 Cummins QC LB NV5600 2003 SR5 4Runner, V6 4WD. 1" cornfed lift Previous Toyota's '92 Red Truck NALA Speed doesn't kill, its the sudden stop that hurts.

04-05-2006, 11:39 AM	#8 (permalink)
Injohneer Contributing Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 667	oh no, I got the grease and baby food mixed up again... __________________ Trail/Build Rig: 1981 Toyota Pickup 4x4, flatbed Tow Rig: 2001 Chevy 2500HD Duramax 4x4, X-cab Long Bed. Will be my tow rig, when I get a trailer. RIP: 1995 4Runner.

04-05-2006, 12:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
AH64ID Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,638	Well, I hope your wife is the one changing the diapers __________________ -John '05 Dodge 3500 SRW 4x4 SLT 5.9 Cummins QC LB NV5600 2003 SR5 4Runner, V6 4WD. 1" cornfed lift Previous Toyota's '92 Red Truck NALA Speed doesn't kill, its the sudden stop that hurts.

04-05-2006, 01:20 PM	#10 (permalink)
Swissdrums Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: No.Va. Posts: 361	thanks guys...one question, i have seen that bearing before, is it from the hub or front axel? __________________ 1994 Toyota 4Runner V6 Auto 4WD

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