velacreations
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My power steering box was going out, and I noticed a weird problem. When I turn right, at about 1/8 of the turn, I hear a kinda grinding noise. It is like something rubbing/grinding. At first, I thought "oh, wheel bearing". But, It sounds more to the center of the truck, not either side.
So, today, I replaced the box, and when I was doing that, I checked to see if there was any noticeable rubbing or play in the wheels. Nope, nothing.
Needless to say, the steering is night and day compared to what it was (it didn't have power steering when turning right), but on the test drive, I heard the noise again.
It only happens when turning right, and only at 1/8 of a turn, and only going slow (15mph or less).
I have been reading around, and everyone says wheel bearing with noises like this, and I suppose it could be. But also, I noticed that someone mentioned that the clutch could be grabbing, if you have a non slip rear end. Not sure if I do, I will look up the numbers.
Any ideas? Besides taking off the wheels, is there a way to test the bearings.
Could it be something in the 4X4?
So, today, I replaced the box, and when I was doing that, I checked to see if there was any noticeable rubbing or play in the wheels. Nope, nothing.
Needless to say, the steering is night and day compared to what it was (it didn't have power steering when turning right), but on the test drive, I heard the noise again.
It only happens when turning right, and only at 1/8 of a turn, and only going slow (15mph or less).
I have been reading around, and everyone says wheel bearing with noises like this, and I suppose it could be. But also, I noticed that someone mentioned that the clutch could be grabbing, if you have a non slip rear end. Not sure if I do, I will look up the numbers.
Any ideas? Besides taking off the wheels, is there a way to test the bearings.
Could it be something in the 4X4?