I had a rhythmic rumble on our 06' OR 6spd. Started noticing some tire wear as well, especially after our trip to the Ouray/Telluride area(imogene pass rulz). I originally thought it was a wheel bearing as I have dealt with that same sound on many cars.
I had no play at the wheel when tugged on at 6 and 12o'clock. I did have significant play when i moved the wheel at 3 and 9o'clock, which led me to think it was a tie rod. I actually traced the click to the inner tie rod. I disconnected the tie rod from the spindle and yanked on it and pushed in. There was my play....
I replaced both the inner and outer tie rods today. Even during the replacement I still thought the wheel bearing was bad, but had no movement in the hub when everything was stripped down. Maybe I'm not strong enough to make it move, lol.
Half way through reassembly, I knew it didn't completely fix my issue. When I got the wheel back on there was still some play at 3 and 9o'clock. It wasn't as bad though. I drove down around the block and it wasn't as bad, but still rumbling.
Should I just replace the WB? Could it be a bad axle? This is cross posted on newX forum as well.
I had no play at the wheel when tugged on at 6 and 12o'clock. I did have significant play when i moved the wheel at 3 and 9o'clock, which led me to think it was a tie rod. I actually traced the click to the inner tie rod. I disconnected the tie rod from the spindle and yanked on it and pushed in. There was my play....
I replaced both the inner and outer tie rods today. Even during the replacement I still thought the wheel bearing was bad, but had no movement in the hub when everything was stripped down. Maybe I'm not strong enough to make it move, lol.
Half way through reassembly, I knew it didn't completely fix my issue. When I got the wheel back on there was still some play at 3 and 9o'clock. It wasn't as bad though. I drove down around the block and it wasn't as bad, but still rumbling.
Should I just replace the WB? Could it be a bad axle? This is cross posted on newX forum as well.
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