1998 Ford Explorer 98 Ford Explorer Noise

1998 FORD EXPLORER
170,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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WRKN4ALVN
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I keep noticing a clunking noise and it feels like the front left tire is about to come off. Took it to a repair shop thinking it was a wheel bearing or axle but they claim it's the wheel hub assembly and are charging $447.00. Does this sound right to anyone??
Apr 17, 2009 at 12:12 PM
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BUDDYCRAIGG
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Well, the hub assembly is the wheel bearing.
you thought it might be the bearing, and the shop says it's the hub, so it's probably the problem.

and a new hub is 200-350 depending on the quality of the part. so the price they gave you sounds about right
Apr 17, 2009 at 12:51 PM
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