New owner with a problem

[dfwt70gt]

So I've ruled out the issue being in the engine area. I'm pretty sure its the passenger side wheel bearing/hub assembly. I'm starting to search for a good price on the part, but I'd like to know if anyone has performed this service on their own. Is it difficult? With basic tools am I going to have a major headache? Any pointers or tips to help take this on?

Thanks!

[Big.Z.hummin]

Originally Posted by dfwt70gt

So I've ruled out the issue being in the engine area. I'm pretty sure its the passenger side wheel bearing/hub assembly. I'm starting to search for a good price on the part, but I'd like to know if anyone has performed this service on their own. Is it difficult? With basic tools am I going to have a major headache? Any pointers or tips to help take this on?

Thanks!

wow sorry i didnt mention that before. before i had my hubs replaced(15k ago) they would squeal obnoxiously at low speeds and especially on accelerations. thats probably your problem. how many miles do you have?

[dfwt70gt]

Originally Posted by Big.Z.hummin

wow sorry i didnt mention that before. before i had my hubs replaced(15k ago) they would squeal obnoxiously at low speeds and especially on accelerations. thats probably your problem. how many miles do you have?

I bought it with just shy of 100k an now i'm about 101k.

[HummerJim]

It could be the wind deflector for the sunroof. They have been known to squeak and it drove me crazy finally trying to pin it down. Open the sun roof and take hold of the deflector and see if it stops. Then there's the windshield trim pieces, that can rattle, buzz, and squeak if not firmly in place with an adhesive.

[dfwt70gt]

Originally Posted by HummerJim

It could be the wind deflector for the sunroof. They have been known to squeak and it drove me crazy finally trying to pin it down. Open the sun roof and take hold of the deflector and see if it stops. Then there's the windshield trim pieces, that can rattle, buzz, and squeak if not firmly in place with an adhesive.

I know thats not it. It has to be that bearing/hub assembly. I'm just curious how difficult a job its gonna be.

[SmokeyJoe]

Welcome

I just replaced my wheel bearing on both sides. Its not that hard to do, I took my sweet a$$ time and was through in 3 hours. The entire hub unbolts from the back as an assembly. I used Timken hubs.

[Scarsman]

It could also be brake squeal. They may not be worn out, but sometimes it gets dry and dusty between the pad and the caliper if they weren't lubed well with the proper lube, and can squeal just going down the road. You could pull the wheel off and hose the caliper down really well with a can of brake cleaner and see if it stops. If it does, then I would just pull the caliper off and clean the back of the pads and relube them where they contact the caliper piston and put it back together. Just make sure you use actual disc brake lube. Most parts stores have little single use packets of them on the counter for a buck or so. Like little ketchup packets.