Front drive shaft noise/banging

[Roy]

I addedtoo much. once cv is off, check the centre nut.You want to put 2 bolts nack into rotor so you can tighten nut. Put a small pry bat into vents of rotor to secure spindle prior to tightening

[WolfinJeepsClothing]

Well, I tightened the differential retainers and went for a test drive and still had the noise.  Then I pulled it apart again and found that the geared hub seems to be the culprit.  There is play laterally and gear noise if you turn the half shaft.  I am guessing the hub needs repair or replacement....
 
Is there a rebuild kit for these units or is it better to source a whole unit?  Some of the others are sweating/leaking a bit. The diff. seal is leaking all over my drivers side brake.  I guess I have a list of things to do.
 
 

[Monk]

Also make sure when you lift that front, to wiggle that drivers tire 3oclock - 9oclock .....id hate to see a spindle snap

I resently had my passengers rear hub bearings changed at Roy's shop. Lol ( Roy found the wobbled tire) the pain part , seem to be the bearing race,..,


This was the tread with my hub work
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[WolfinJeepsClothing]

The wheel bearing, the lower one, seams perfectly smooth and tight. I am getting gear noise and play and roughness when I spin the halfshaft. The driver side is smooth no matter if I spin the wheel or shaft. I guess the next step is to pull the side cover of and see if the gears chewed up.

[Roy]

If you like, pull entire gear hub and come by. Bearings are in stock, seals,tools,replacement hub if bad enough, and a little knowledge. 

[Monk]

Just to be sure before ya pull off the hub, (which isn't to bad)

Also the half-shaft cage (tire side) can be an issue also? And echoing in the hub?

Something worth moving around as a worn halfshaft can be the animal.


Again Im Sure a little freshing up with bearing is also, good as our rigs are up there in age..

I'm thinking sometime I'll have to get my output shaft bearing done,,,,,

[Roy]

CV cage will have a different out come. Not that issue this time.

[Monk]

Ahhh, ya, I was probably grasping at straws hehe

[WolfinJeepsClothing]

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[WolfinJeepsClothing]

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