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1998 Jeep Cherokee Wheel noise help needed

Tiny
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  • 1998 JEEP CHEROKEE
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 126,000 MILES
I have a slight front end noise that gets louder and more pronounced when I turn (either direction). It is quieter and almost non existent when wheels are straight. It sounds like it is rotational in nature, if that makes sense. Just looking for any suggestion on what to look at. It definitely gets faster with higher speed, and slower with lower speeds, and is still there if I shift into neutral and coast. I replaced all pads and rotors about 6 months ago, but did not perform any work on the calipers. Winter here, so there may be a good amount of road residue on the undercarriage.
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Sunday, February 15th, 2009 AT 9:45 AM

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Tiny
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You may want to have the wheel bearing ( hub assembly) checked out
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Wednesday, February 18th, 2009 AT 1:55 AM
Tiny
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Thanks much, I will do that. It looks as though they are not that difficult of a replacement for a Grand Cherokee Laredo, I might even give it a shot myself. Are there any tricks to checking them myself to see if in fact they need replacement, or is that best left to a professional?
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Wednesday, February 18th, 2009 AT 6:23 AM
Tiny
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If you mechanically inclined enough to do a brake job that's great. I believe the only other thing you need to do then is to remove the 3 bolts from the back side of the steering knuckle that thread into the wheel bearing or hub assembly. Thats it. Reverse your steps to re-install.
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Wednesday, February 18th, 2009 AT 8:22 PM

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