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Sorry, I don't understand - if you've got factory four-wheel disc brakes, there have to be e-brakes on the rear. The e-brakes are a separate drum brake located inside / behind the rear service brake rotors.
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It sounds like a problem I had. Mine was that I got lake water in the rear end after putting my seadoo in and it messed up my clutch pack in the rear end. It started making a horible sound turning in tight circles..
That was a $800 dollar job for a new clutch pack and labor...
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It sounds like a problem I had. Mine was that I got lake water in the rear end after putting my seadoo in and it messed up my clutch pack in the rear end. It started making a horible sound turning in tight circles..
That was a $800 dollar job for a new clutch pack and labor...
Cruz
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Bubba, I know.. and I removed the 'inner' pads out of desperation, it made no difference at all.
Cruz, I have no idea what you're talking about? What clutch??? The noise is coming from the driver's side rear wheel, no matter if I'm going straight, left or right, or even backwards... it's dependant on wheel movement.. and it's a clank type of noise... sounds perfectly like something is gently rubbing against the dust shield.
Can the rear dust shield be removed?
Cruz, I have no idea what you're talking about? What clutch??? The noise is coming from the driver's side rear wheel, no matter if I'm going straight, left or right, or even backwards... it's dependant on wheel movement.. and it's a clank type of noise... sounds perfectly like something is gently rubbing against the dust shield.
Can the rear dust shield be removed?
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Rear end clutch pack
If you have a limited slip differential you have whats called a Clutchpack on the gears that engages when you need it. (IE one wheel spinning) if things are working normally. When this goes out you can hear it moaning and it sounds like it is coming from the front end (My experience). Anyways, You can eliminate the guess work by doing this check. Turn the wheel all the way and do a few slow donuts while having someone listen to the rear end walking by the wheels. It will be more pronounced if you do this test and can either confirm or move on to find what the real problem is.... If you do this and the pack is bad you will definately hear it...
Hope that helps,
Cruz
If you have a limited slip differential you have whats called a Clutchpack on the gears that engages when you need it. (IE one wheel spinning) if things are working normally. When this goes out you can hear it moaning and it sounds like it is coming from the front end (My experience). Anyways, You can eliminate the guess work by doing this check. Turn the wheel all the way and do a few slow donuts while having someone listen to the rear end walking by the wheels. It will be more pronounced if you do this test and can either confirm or move on to find what the real problem is.... If you do this and the pack is bad you will definately hear it...
Hope that helps,
Cruz
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Definitely not that. If I can get it into a garage tonight (aux lighting system died for some reason after jumping another truck.. prolly blew a fuse..) , I'm going to see about taking the dust shield off.
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Sounds like wheel bearing to me
Mine started with the same noise and then would click click click as I slowed down to a stop;Hope this helps
Mine started with the same noise and then would click click click as I slowed down to a stop;Hope this helps
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I know Thats what I said !
If it is its not that tuff a Job if you have the right tools and time .
Make sure if you do it you get the slide hammer bearing puller or you will be
in for a bad day!
Good Luck
If it is its not that tuff a Job if you have the right tools and time .
Make sure if you do it you get the slide hammer bearing puller or you will be
in for a bad day!
Good Luck
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Alright, I got some quotes for getting the bearing n seals changed....
When he was looking up the specs in the book, there's two different types of bearings for the rear end from 91-01... the "press on" I think he said.. and something else....
What kind of bearings do I have? This affects the price greatly.. and this noise is getting worse.. needs to be fixed Asap.. I've given this more priority than my ball joints at the moment.
Advice & information please..
When he was looking up the specs in the book, there's two different types of bearings for the rear end from 91-01... the "press on" I think he said.. and something else....
What kind of bearings do I have? This affects the price greatly.. and this noise is getting worse.. needs to be fixed Asap.. I've given this more priority than my ball joints at the moment.
Advice & information please..
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definitely sounds like a bad wheel bearing to me.
There are 2 types of bearings you could use... there are the standard bearings, and the "repair" bearing which are a bearing/seal unit, that places the bearing further to the outside of the axle shaft.
The problem solvers are necessary when the axle-shaft has grooves worn into it from when the original bearing is shot.
Storlied, check out this thread: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=214805
it is an easy job.
I do understand you don't have a garage. But... could you find one to borrow again? It really is a fairly quick and easy job, with the right tools.
Rent a slide-hammer kit, and a bearing/seal driver kit from Shucks.
Either way; I would order the parts from RockAuto. That way, you know you're getting Timken bearings. Hands-down, Timken is the best brand to go with. Although, the BCA that are made in the USA would be #2 on the list, but most of the BCA I have found are BCA Nationals which are made in China, or something like that.
"standard" wheel bearing:
"repair" bearing:
There are 2 types of bearings you could use... there are the standard bearings, and the "repair" bearing which are a bearing/seal unit, that places the bearing further to the outside of the axle shaft.
The problem solvers are necessary when the axle-shaft has grooves worn into it from when the original bearing is shot.
Storlied, check out this thread: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=214805
it is an easy job.
I do understand you don't have a garage. But... could you find one to borrow again? It really is a fairly quick and easy job, with the right tools.
Rent a slide-hammer kit, and a bearing/seal driver kit from Shucks.
Either way; I would order the parts from RockAuto. That way, you know you're getting Timken bearings. Hands-down, Timken is the best brand to go with. Although, the BCA that are made in the USA would be #2 on the list, but most of the BCA I have found are BCA Nationals which are made in China, or something like that.
"standard" wheel bearing:
"repair" bearing:
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It's just not my thing just yet, opening diff's n whatnot... same goes with tranny/engine.. I'm far from ready for that stuff yet.... so my only choice at this point is to pay *sigh* for a shop to do it... but I can't figure out which type of bearing this axles uses... I was wondering if there was maybe another code I can look for to tell more about the axle? If the bearings for this axle have to be pressed in.. it's gonna be a good $500 or so.. (But from reading your guide, it doesn't seem so..) There's still a chance though.. they said it was uncommon.. but not to not expect it because they were used in the years 91-01 in the 8.8 with the explorers.
And just in case... because it's nothing new for me to get unpleasant expensive surprises... how much would a new axle shaft cost for that side?...
Honestly, if I'm going to pay for this to be done.. I want it to be done.. and I don't wanna even think about it again for a good while. (I'm done buying used and refurbished parts.. and temp fixes..)
Think of it as a first step to doing an overhaul on everything... I'm going to start my modding starting with these repairs... 33's will come soon I've decided.
And just in case... because it's nothing new for me to get unpleasant expensive surprises... how much would a new axle shaft cost for that side?...
Honestly, if I'm going to pay for this to be done.. I want it to be done.. and I don't wanna even think about it again for a good while. (I'm done buying used and refurbished parts.. and temp fixes..)
Think of it as a first step to doing an overhaul on everything... I'm going to start my modding starting with these repairs... 33's will come soon I've decided.
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bearings that are press-fit onto an axleshaft, 99% of the time, are on full-floating axles.
There is a full-floater kit for the Ford 8.8, which requires press-fitting the bearings onto the axle shaft.
This is an after-market kit.
Your axle is a semi-float, as are ALL the stock Ford 8.8's, which means the bearings are pressed into the axle housing NOT onto the axle shaft.
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So that's what they meant? I had thought they meant Only the axle housing... but then your last line there... a press is needed?........... =\.. what?
It's not a slip in and seal type of deal? or what.. (I didn't notice any mention of any special equipment on your guide..)
Man.... I'm just horribly confusing myself......
It's not a slip in and seal type of deal? or what.. (I didn't notice any mention of any special equipment on your guide..)
Man.... I'm just horribly confusing myself......
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the bearings and seals are pressed into the axlehousing via a bearing/seal driver kit
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..??? i have a clunck noise im my explorer too it sarted in the winter.. i think i blew out my shock tube going over a speed by to fast... does the noise occur when you push down on the back bumper(stand on it and bounce it) or when you drive over bumps does it bang like the travel on the rear axle it off???...
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