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Vibration / humming noise - need help - 5/5/2008 7:26:27 PM    berger21   Posts: 7 Joined: 9/29/2007 Status: offline I have a vibration /  humming noise coming from the front. It gets worse when I turn left and not quite as bad when I turn right. I can feel it through the steering wheel. I am thinking passenger side wheel bearing or power steering pump. Is there any way to tell for sure what the problem is? It's a 1999 Durango 5.9L 4x4. < Message edited by berger21 -- 5/5/2008 7:38:37 PM > Post #: 1

RE: Vibration / humming noise - need help - 5/6/2008 6:16:29 AM    Mopar=More Power   Posts: 2 Joined: 2/26/2007 Status: offline It sure sounds like a wheel bearing due to the getting louder and getting quiter depending on which way you turn. Can you tell if the ps pump makes any noise at idle? While in park rev to about 2000 RPM and and turn wheel side to side and see if the pump whines at all. If it is 4 wheel drive you can lift the vehicle, put it in 4 wheel drive and drive, and let the wheels turn while you listen with a stethoscope at the wheel bearing. Listen to both sides and see if there is any difference in the volume of nosie being produced and if there is any abnormal noises. If you can get the front two tires off the ground you can unlock the steering wheel and shake the the front end down. If you don't have access to a hoist lift from lower control arms. Grab wheel at top and bottom and shake up and down. 2 wheel drive should have very minor movement up and down while 4 wheel drive should have none. Any questions hit me back. Good Luck!!! Kyle (in reply to berger21) Post #: 2

RE: Vibration / humming noise - need help - 5/6/2008 12:36:13 PM    hydrashocker Posts: 1635 Joined: 6/12/2005 Status: offline quote: ORIGINAL: Mopar=More Power If it is 4 wheel drive you can lift the vehicle, put it in 4 wheel drive and drive, and let the wheels turn while you listen with a stethoscope at the wheel bearing. Listen to both sides and see if there is any difference in the volume of nosie being produced and if there is any abnormal noises. Kyle Oh hell no!!!!     The rear end is a limited slip. You do this and you will take the diff out! _____________________________ 1998 Durango, 5.9L Built Motor Bored 20 Over P&P Heads, K&N Ram Air CAI MSD Ignition, 52MM Fastman TB, Built T-Case Custom Built Trans, Air Bags Magna Flow 3" Cat Back Exhaust Too Much To List! (in reply to Mopar=More Power) Post #: 3

RE: Vibration / humming noise - need help - 5/7/2008 7:06:00 AM    Mopar=More Power   Posts: 2 Joined: 2/26/2007 Status: offline Are you sure about that??? We,ve done this dozens of time and never had a problem! And if that is your only consern then remove the drivshaft. (in reply to hydrashocker) Post #: 4

RE: Vibration / humming noise - need help - 5/7/2008 7:47:13 AM    hydrashocker Posts: 1635 Joined: 6/12/2005 Status: offline Yes it's true. The drive shaft can be removed on the rear but should be marked for correct installation. The front is a open diff. Yes, you don't want to do that to a limited slip. Talk about raising hell with the gears. The idea is great but not the best thing to do on the diff's. It is better to move only one wheel at a time. Just do it manually. There are many ways to see if the bearings are going out. Heat marks, bearings, heat, movement, and just plain take it off and feel its movement. _____________________________ 1998 Durango, 5.9L Built Motor Bored 20 Over P&P Heads, K&N Ram Air CAI MSD Ignition, 52MM Fastman TB, Built T-Case Custom Built Trans, Air Bags Magna Flow 3" Cat Back Exhaust Too Much To List! (in reply to Mopar=More Power) Post #: 5

RE: Vibration / humming noise - need help - 5/7/2008 9:32:25 AM    berger21   Posts: 7 Joined: 9/29/2007 Status: offline The power stearing seems fine when the vehicle is not in motion. I will raise the front and remove the wheels and rotors and see which one feels more loose or sounds worse. (in reply to hydrashocker) Post #: 6

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