Bowtie70SS Posted February 16, 2007 Report Posted February 16, 2007 It seems that my drivers's side outer CV joint is bad. I am experiencing a noise that you could call a loud clicking almost a popping when I turn right. Also I swear I hear it tick every so often when I'm driving. On the way home tonight my ABS light came on a couple of times then went out. I guess I need to tear into in but my driveway is a solid sheet of ice and it's about 15 degrees outside. I guess I'll order a CV shaft so I'll have it if I need it, although I guess it could also be a hub assembly. Thanks Dave
Bowtie70SS Posted February 16, 2007 Author Report Posted February 16, 2007 I'm really hoping that it is not the spider gears in the fronend...are those prone to fail? I don't remember anyone having trouble but I seem to be able to break about anything. Dave
slj Posted February 19, 2007 Report Posted February 19, 2007 I had the exact same sounds last week. Replaced the wheel bearing hub for the driver side and the problem was resolved!! ($480 later by the dealership) Good luck. (dont get stuck by waiting for it to blow)
Bowtie70SS Posted February 20, 2007 Author Report Posted February 20, 2007 Did you ever get an unexplained ABS light? That is the reason I am leaning towards the hub. Also while driving today there was an intermitant noise and I turned the wheel left and right and the noise changed to a scraping almost like a squeeler on the brake pads. Damn those hubs are expensive like $175 or so. Dave
slj Posted February 21, 2007 Report Posted February 21, 2007 Yes. ABS came on twice before the swap. (eventually cleared itself each time) Since the wheel hub also contains the ABS sensor, it made sense. I also heard random metal to metal sounds even when going 1-2mph. Since I needed the truck the next day, I just had the dealership complete the work. ($321 for part# 15233113) +$170 labor. Dealership said the hub was TOAST!!
Bowtie70SS Posted February 23, 2007 Author Report Posted February 23, 2007 Well...Drivers' hub bearing was shot. I bought a take-off GM one from a local recycler for $90 out the door. It looked absolutely brand new. I didn't get home till 6:30pm and it was dark and about 30 degrees. I need to drivemy truck to work tomorrow so I put the new bearing in, took about 45 min all together. Man, I gotta get the engine back in my Monte Carlo so I can have a back up car again. Dave
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