Dust Boot Update???

[southtxexplorer]

My 1998 4x4 has a high pitched noise comming from the front end. I recall having read about similar symptons being cured by an updated dust boot shield. When I mention this to the mechanic, he looks at me like I'm crazy. Did I dream about the dust boot shield update? Also, could this be another problem that is completely unrelated? I have been dealing with this for over two years and am very desperate. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

More info. on the noise: It seems worse on very cold days and on humid days. Also, I can only hear it at speeds of 5 mph to 35 or 40 mph. The wheel bearings were replaced which did not help the problem.

 

[go off road]

southtxeplorer, Yes that is your problem the front inner bearing dust seals will make this noise I change them all the time at my dealership.
Wade

 

[Brian Meier]

Southtxexplorer, yes the hub seals are pronblem. Ford has new hub seals and dust shields for this exact problem, the part numbers are F87Z-3K070-AA for the hub seal and F57Z-1190-AA for the dust shield.

 

[southtxexplorer]

Thanks for the help!! Is this a repair that is better completed by the Dealership, or can any competent mechanic fix it?

 

[hskrbkr]

YES!!!! Now I know where that damn noise is coming from. This site rocks!!