sljccj
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- February 23, 2003
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- Indy
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 1998 xlt
I started having a friction type noise in the front driver side break area. I took it apart and one the caliper pucks was sticking. I replaced the pads and rotors and the driver side caliper (the passinger side was fine) Any how I still have the noise it sounds similar to break drag but I noticed when I turn right it quiets down but as soon as the wheel is straight again it comes back when I turn left its still there. I think maybe the dragging caliper dried the grease out of the hub bearing. However I am not certian. I am a Mustang guy and this 4x4 stuff is new to me. I bought this 98 explorer for my wife. Its driving me nuts when I drive it listening to this noise and I worry if its a hub bearing.... will suddenly fail and break?. .....How can I be certian if its the Hub bearing or CV shaft? BTW the CV Shaft on the driver side appears to have been replaced.... I have jacked the truck up and tried to wiggle the wheel and I do not feel any play side to side or top to bottom. Please help me out here, I did use search but didnt find any exact info. Thanks Shawn