Front end makes noise

I changed the wheel hub and the axle on the drivers side where the noise is coming from. the sounds is like taking a spoon to a metal pan going from side to side really fast.... could it be the U joints in the drive shaft making the noise or something i'm not thinking of.... please help

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Very likely bad u-joints.

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Posted on Jul 28, 2008

SOURCE: noise in front end, sounds

You say the rear wheel axles and bearings have been replaced, you mention nothing of the front wheels, you have the symptoms of a front wheel bearing being worn out, remove them and check for pitting in the bearing rollers or the bearing races, I am sure you will find a problem. Hope this helps solve your issue with the bearing noise.

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Posted on Jul 16, 2009

SOURCE: front end and steering wheel shakes

when slowing to make right turn is it more like a clicking noise, does it do it while turning or just when slowing down. If it is while you are turning it is most likely the right cv axle drive shaft popping. When at a stop with ac on does it shake if you put it in park and how do the rpms read in park or in drive. Did they change the trans mount also dont thank that is it just trying to get a better understanding so I can better assist you.

Anonymous

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Posted on Jul 23, 2009

SOURCE: 2001 Excursion front end problems

The u-joint are know to dry out and never get greased. The ball joints will make noise while traveling over bumps and when turning.

Anonymous

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Posted on Sep 03, 2009

SOURCE: Front end Rumble Simalar to worn Ball joint Noise

this is going to sound craZy but i had the same problem . 5 different techs, still same problem. sounded like front end was coming through the floorboard. CHANGE ALL SWAY BAR BUSHINGS. QUIET AS A CHURCH MOUSE. GOOD LUCK

Anonymous

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Posted on Oct 05, 2009

SOURCE: 2002 f250 4wd, 7.3 psd. noticed today while

the wheel bearing is the cause, it has a support bearing that hold the axle in place.

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