xjdirtbath

I have an awfull grinding noise in my front end. First off it is not the brakes. It is continuous i.e. same sound and intensity all the time. Their is no pulling when brakes are applied. After driving for a while the hubs are not hot. I don't think it is the wheel bearings. The only other thing I could think of is carrier bearings. Any thoughts, suggestions, prior experience. Thank you.

odgreen

just for fun jack it up and check wheel bearing play. ive never heard a pinion bearing grinding... they just normally howl

xjdirtbath

Yeah, that's been my experience as well. Though, I've never had a wheel bearing go tjat didn't get the hub cherry red before any noise.

odgreen

ive had one that went **** up on a cust cherokee that didnt get hot it was just worn where the axle ate the bearing seal and was rubbing the seals metal ring causing a grinding noise

xjdirtbath

Makes sense to me. Ill check the bearings tomorro. Its 9 degrees out and blowing. Im not heading out their tonight, brrr.

odgreen

oh 9deg aint bad lol let me know what ya find