Hub bearing?

[warcow105]

A few days ago I noticed what sounded like a tire out of balance and now one of my hubs is leaking. I'm wondering if the 2 are related. What noise have any of you witnessed when one of the bearings has gone? It's not loud, and the truck isn't shaking around, it's just that out of balance tire sound.


Thanks,
Mike

 

[warcow105]

For now I refilled the hub with some of that Lucas hub oil till my replacement seals come. While I had it jacked up I checked for play or crunchy rotation in the hub, seemed fine.

Mike

 

[DatGuyC]

I'd really check your spindle nut on that hub. Last thing you want is for that wheel to come off and go rolling down the road.

 

[PETE BALLARD]

Wheel seals can go bad and leak for a number of reasons.
1 old age- sealing surface rubber wear out
2 in proper installation
3 wheel bearings wearing out and get loose
4 hub cap plug vent clogged

I have never heard a wheel seal go bad- if you hear bearing going bad you got a real severe problem. Most causes are an easy fix. When you do your PM service make sure you jack up the wheels and check the wheel bearing end play, look at the sealing surfaces for leaks or seepage and check your unit vents - they need to be clear- this is on all wheel positions, rear end, trailer axle or steer axle. Also examine your oil as well for metal fragments.
When replacing the wheel seal make sure you have the correct seal installation tool + torque wrench - get the instructions on how to inspect and adjust wheel bearings.
Follow the simple procedures and your problems should remain small.
All the best- Pete