Titleistman
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- February 27, 2008
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- City, State
- Manchester, NH
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- Explorer '04 XLT
I have a 2004 Explorer XLT. I replaced the front wheel bearings a few months ago and I noticed a grinding noise in the rear end recently. It is most noticeable when moving slowly and it has the cyclic sound as the axle turns. I have noticed posts about wheel bearings (grinding, like metal on metal) and ring & pinion (humming). It doesn't sound like a hum, but more like a grinding as if the brakes were worn past the pads. I replaced the brakes and rotors about 6 months ago and I know this is not an issue. I am thinking it is the rear wheel bearings and I plan on replacing the bearings this weekend. I just want to make sure I am diagnosing properly. Sound right?