In article <2120.192.168.0.7.1165490371.squirrel@zathras>, dml@bleazard.net
("Jason Bleazard") writes:
I get get a scrapping noise and i just replaced my hub and bearing Im pritty
sure it is the cheep roters and pads that i put in. tite butt striks again.
back to the parts store again for the better parts. some day ill learn.
hope you have better luck
Chris c
>
> Tom wrote:
> > In your attempts to track down the noise, do *not* attempt to drive ANY
> > four wheel drive Dodge Dakota with one or both of the CV axles removed.
> > The spindle nuts keep the wheel bearing and hub units together.
> > Driving with a CV shaft out *will* cause hub failure.
>
> Thanks for reminding me Tom, there's something I've been wanting to ask.
Last
> oil change, the dealership informed me that they felt my front bearings need
> replacement, for the nominal fee of $1050. I declined, thinking that seemed
> like a lot of money for a couple of wheel bearings. After reading the
> archives, I understand that the whole hub assembly needs to be replaced. I
> found the parts on AutoZone's web site for $106 each, and from the FSM it
> doesn't seem too difficult to replace them.
>
> Is there any way to confirm that these really need to be replaced?
> Dealerships have been known to invent work for themselves. Ideally I'd like
> to be sure before I get on the road to head down to Jon's barn. I do have
> *something* in the front end making a bit of a scraping noise when moving,
> which gets worse when it's cold or wet. I haven't been able to figure out
> exactly where it's coming from though.
>
> Oh, and this is the '95. Thanks.
>
> --
> Jason Bleazard http://drazaelb.blogspot.com Burlington, Ontario
> his: '95 Dakota Sport 4x4, 3.9 V6, 5spd, Reg. Cab, white
> hers: '01 Dakota Sport 4x4, 4.7 V8, Auto, Quad Cab, black
>
>
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