Howling in front end

Tiny
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What causes howling in front end?
Wednesday, December 26th, 2018 AT 6:35 AM

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Tiny
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Good morning,

It could be worn front tires causing the howling. you can confirm by rotating the tires and see if the noise stops coming from the front.

beyond that, it could be the hub bearings which is common. They get brake dust and the environment in the bearings and it destroys the races.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-front-wheel-bearings-and-seals

do you have a two wheel drive or four wheel drive?

Roy

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Wednesday, December 26th, 2018 AT 7:04 AM
Tiny
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It is four wheel drive.
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Wednesday, December 26th, 2018 AT 7:29 AM
Tiny
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Okay, try the rotating of the tires first to see if you need new tires.

Beyond that, you will be looking at possibly replacing the hub bearings.

Roy

Procedure

Removal

NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure may result in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the same part numbers or equivalent part, if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.

1. Remove the brake disc. For additional information, refer to Disc Brake System.

2. Remove and discard the wheel hub nut.

3. Using the Front Hub Remover, separate the halfshaft from the wheel hub.

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4. Remove and discard the tie-rod end nut.

5. NOTICE: Do not use a hammer to separate the tie-rod end from the wheel knuckle or damage to the wheel knuckle can result.

NOTICE: Do not damage the tie-rod end boot while installing the Tie-Rod End Remover.

Using the Tie-Rod End Remover, separate the tie rod from the wheel knuckle.

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6. Remove and discard the lower ball joint bolt and nut.

7. Remove the wheel speed sensor bolt and position the sensor aside.

8. Separate the lower ball joint from the wheel knuckle.

9. Remove the 2 strut-to-knuckle nuts, bolts and the wheel knuckle.
- Discard the nuts and bolts.
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Wednesday, December 26th, 2018 AT 7:49 AM

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