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I want to ask you about this post and my current issuesIanH wrote:I would/ did put the hub last on my list. how did they determine it needed replacement?
did they do a run-out measurement or is this one of those we replace this and it didn't work, so we will replace this next !!!!
So the Hub is easy to replace except the drive-shaft bearing is in the hub, so you need a new one if the part doesn't come with it, 2 seals, tool to un-lock and torque the bearings, and re-lock.
and maybe two new bearings, they are tapered roller bearing, so chances are they are still ok. inspect and check for smoothness.
But getting back to what the problem might be ... in order of time and cost and probability IMHO....
rotate another wheel and tire to this position first.
Then check wheel bearings for adjustment/ slop. tighten if lose.
get tires balanced and checked for run out or hop. please go to a shop that knows what they are doing for this.
check drive shaft for looseness in hub and slop in u joints.
finally i would add check hub for run-out and replace if bad.
Maybe this mechanic, cough cough, doesn't know the wheel bearing are adjustable !!!
well its definately the frontdisallow wrote:I would check your driveshaft u-joints first.
A defective hub would probably make noise all the time, not a vibration.
But your description of the problem definitely points to a u-joint on either your rear propeller shaft, or the front (if so equipped).