1985 Ford Bronco Four Wheel drive

1985 FORD BRONCO
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JASONJLIL
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Noises problem
1985 Ford Bronco V8 Four Wheel Drive Automatic

When i start to go down the road i hear a grinding noise that comes through the front drivers side tire. What is causing this and what can i do to stop it?
Feb 12, 2009 at 11:01 AM
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DON OLIVER
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the grinding is usually either brake related or wheel bearing related. a broken hub only grinds for a little while. the steel parts of the hub quickly eats the aluminum parts of the 4x4 hub and you rarely hear it anymore. check the brakes first. the wheel bearings and hub are also easy to tell by turning the wheel or rocking the wheel. it shouldn't rock and should turn smoothly. lock the hub and do the same thing. should be easy to narrow down. with the hub locked when the wheel turns, the axle ujoint will turn and you can see it behind the wheel. good luck.
Feb 12, 2009 at 11:32 AM
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