Hey guys,
I used to be an apprentice auto tech a few or more years back and I can't seem to figure this noise out. It's on a 2009 F-350
When I'm driving at any speed I hear a metal like noise constantly at any speed from the front left axle area. When I went to check the front end i noticed the hubs were locked so I unlocked them and left them in auto. (shouldn't be a big issue) but I haven't got the chance to take it for a spin and see if that was the cause. The front end (left) seemed solid, however; there was very minimal play left to right but nothing up and down and all the ball joints seemed tight (I suspect a tie rod as I just replaced the track bar) The right side felt the exact same except the lower ball joint was obviously shot.
Next I tried to check the U Joints and they felt like they were loose but hard to tell because the shaft going into the hub had some play (about 1/8 inch up and down) on both sides. Is this normal or do you think my wheel bearings are shot? Again all the wheels felt tight and not as noticeable as a worn wheel bearing normally is. Mind you I've only worked on half tonnes and not solid axle front ends.
Any help would be appreciated.
I used to be an apprentice auto tech a few or more years back and I can't seem to figure this noise out. It's on a 2009 F-350
When I'm driving at any speed I hear a metal like noise constantly at any speed from the front left axle area. When I went to check the front end i noticed the hubs were locked so I unlocked them and left them in auto. (shouldn't be a big issue) but I haven't got the chance to take it for a spin and see if that was the cause. The front end (left) seemed solid, however; there was very minimal play left to right but nothing up and down and all the ball joints seemed tight (I suspect a tie rod as I just replaced the track bar) The right side felt the exact same except the lower ball joint was obviously shot.
Next I tried to check the U Joints and they felt like they were loose but hard to tell because the shaft going into the hub had some play (about 1/8 inch up and down) on both sides. Is this normal or do you think my wheel bearings are shot? Again all the wheels felt tight and not as noticeable as a worn wheel bearing normally is. Mind you I've only worked on half tonnes and not solid axle front ends.
Any help would be appreciated.