New owner with a problem

[dfwt70gt]

Hello all!

New owner of a 2005 SUV. Couldn't be more happy. I've always wanted one!

Now of course, Murphy's law has kicked in already. It didn't have this issue when I test drove it but now it's reared its head. I have a strange sqweak sometimes while driving. Never happens when I'm parked, only when moving. Its an intermittent noise but it stays constant. The noise level does not change with speed. At first I thought belts. The AC belt had visible cracking so I replaced both belts. Still have the noise. When I hear the noise, I'll give the steering wheel a little input and sometimes that will make it go away for a short time. Then it comes back. Any ideas?

I've searched this site with common words to my problem but haven't had much luck finding out what I should do next. Any help would be great. I'm not gonna let this stupid noise ruin my dream vehicle.

Thanks for anything! Happy to finally be in the club!

[Big.Z.hummin]

sorry i don't have an exact answer for you but i have a very constant squeak coming from the inside and i'm almost positive its a loose bolt in the dash... but im not gonna spend hours tearing through my dash looking for it. loose bolts are a very common source of squeaks. but from what you are describing it sounds as if its coming from under the hood?

oh and welcome to the forum! anything you need can usually be found on here

[dfwt70gt]

It definitely sounds like it's coming from the engine bay. At first I thought wheel bearing but there isn't any grinding noise when I hear it. I wish it was obvious which place it is coming from. Could it be that a pulley is catching and the belt is sliding across it causing the noise? Is there a history of any of the pulley system failing like that?

[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.