91 Exploder, Bunch of problems. HELP!

[Fred2209]

Just got my 91 xlt auto 4 door 4x4. The gas gage and oil pressure gages dont work, And It makes a humming noise from the front right wheel area. The noise gets worse when De-Cellerating, and when there is more weight on that wheel it also gets louder (like when turning left). It is related to wheel speed, and seems indifferent to weather i am braking or not. Also, in rain that tire locks up very easily. It needs an alignment and tires somewhat badly, but i dont thing that would cause that problem. Also, when driving, if i hold the wheel streight, it will veer off to the right, so i have to hold it almost 90 segrees to the left, but it doesnt pull, it is like the steering wheel is on crooked. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[ahhjaws]

I am thinking the tire problem MIGHT be the wheel bearing, which is easy to check and replace. I would look at that first. Check my site for some pics of my hub install and directions.

 

[410Fortune]

Sounds like the front brake caliper is hanging up, or the wheel bearing is fubared.

Not too hard to fix either way, jack it up , take the tire off and have a look.

For the gages first check the fuses.

 

[kvo]

All indications point to your wheel bearings. First thing to check is to lift your tire up and see if you can move/shake it. If there is movement on the tire in any direction (in/out), your bearings are shot.

They are not hard to replace and the bearings are relatively inexpensive, abut $20 a set (bearing and race) inside and outside.

The hardest part is removing the spindle nut and the locking pin/key. After that it's fairly straight forward.

You may need to take it to a shop to press out the old race and press in the new race.

 

[Fred2209]

i also just noticed that my front tires are toed out real bad. i just got back from a little trail ride and had no other problems with anything, but the noise persists. i'll check the bearings in the morning. thanks for the help.