Front end vibration and growl?

HATCHET101#

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1994 FORD BRONCO
5.0L
V8
4WD
AUTOMATIC
136,000 MILES

Just started out of nowhere the bronco is not used off-road but upon stopping only it seems when the transmission is downshifting coming to a stop its started making a growing, grinding noise n a small vibration when coming to a stop I checked bearings all that tight no movement it sounds like it's coming from the front chunk

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KEN L

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Can you please shoot a quick video with your phone so I can hear the noise? that way I can tell for sure what's going on. You can upload it here with your response. We need to hear the noise so we know which direction to go to help you fix the car. It takes time to upload so please be patient. It sounds like one of the front axle bearings has gone out. Here is how to remove the bearing for inspection and replacement. Though this guide is not 4wd it will give you an idea of how to do the job.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-repack-axle-bearings

Here is how to do the job on your car. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.

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