Grinding coming from front end

2001 FORD RANGER
160,000 MILES • 4.0L • V6 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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JIM SCHULTZ2
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Grinding coming from front end brakes are okay.
Jul 3, 2020 at 2:52 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon,

Is the noise when you apply the brakes or when you are driving only?

There are wheel bearings in the front that are common for making noise when they are worn out. I attached pictures of there locations for you.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/bearing-hub-replacement

I attached the procedure and pictures as well as the bearing assembly itself.

Roy

Removal and Installation
1. Remove the brake disc.


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2. Remove and discard the nut and washer assembly.

3. CAUTION: Do not use a hammer to separate the outboard CV joint from the hub. Damage to the outboard CV threads and to internal components may result.


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Using the special tool, separate the outboard CV joint from the hub.


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4. Remove the dust shield.


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5. Remove the bolt and detach the anti-lock sensor from the wheel hub.

6. CAUTION: Do not overextend the CV joint and boots when removing the hub and bearing assembly.


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Remove the bolts (3) and the wheel hub.

7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Jul 3, 2020 at 3:51 AM
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