1500 4wd ?'s
#1
1500 4wd ?'s
I appologize I don't know all the correct terms but bare with me.
My problem is in the shaft that is on the driver's side front. The shaft that connects the front wheel to the (transfer case?) is making a pretty bad sqeek and gets worse when I turn. I took the brake caliper off and spun the rotor and you can feel it catch and get tighter for about 1/3 of the revolution.
Assuming there are u-joints inside the boots......can they be replaced or does the entire shaft assembly have to be replaced?
Thanks in advance!
My problem is in the shaft that is on the driver's side front. The shaft that connects the front wheel to the (transfer case?) is making a pretty bad sqeek and gets worse when I turn. I took the brake caliper off and spun the rotor and you can feel it catch and get tighter for about 1/3 of the revolution.
Assuming there are u-joints inside the boots......can they be replaced or does the entire shaft assembly have to be replaced?
Thanks in advance!
#3
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If it gets worse when you turn it is most likely a front wheel bearing. This is how you can tell... Jack the front end of the truck up. Now put your hands at 6 and 12 on the tire is there any play? If there is and it is not coming from your ball joint the front hub assembly will need to be replaced. Also check to see if your Cvhalfshaft botts are torn.
#4
If it gets worse when you turn it is most likely a front wheel bearing. This is how you can tell... Jack the front end of the truck up. Now put your hands at 6 and 12 on the tire is there any play? If there is and it is not coming from your ball joint the front hub assembly will need to be replaced. Also check to see if your Cvhalfshaft botts are torn.
respects to suzuki, but i was told to check ball joint differently:
raise the side in question, locate lower ball joint in control arm, wedge prybar between the hub, where the ball joint is attached, and control arm. it is not easy, ledge is very small. then, pry control arm up. if you observe play between the ball joint stud and control arm, or hear click, ball joint needs to be replaced.
sorry, boss, control arm then must be removed and joint pressed out. if you are good with sledge hammer.....
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