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Ok. On my 97 F150, I feel like some drive train or axle noise is getting louder. Sounds like wheel bearings to me. Does not change when making sharp turns the way front wheel bearings normally do. Sounds like it's coming from rear. But we all know that can be deceiving.
So I just put the rear on Jack stands. When I lift up on a wheel, I get what seems like a lot if movement. Happens on both sides. Took passenger side wheel and drum off and set up dial indicator. I have about 0.023" movement up and down. No indication of leaky seals yet. Is that too much play? Or normal? Seems like a lot to me. I have a lot of long distance driving to do over the next 6 weeks. Don't want to get stranded. What do the experts think?
Thanks in advance.
So I just put the rear on Jack stands. When I lift up on a wheel, I get what seems like a lot if movement. Happens on both sides. Took passenger side wheel and drum off and set up dial indicator. I have about 0.023" movement up and down. No indication of leaky seals yet. Is that too much play? Or normal? Seems like a lot to me. I have a lot of long distance driving to do over the next 6 weeks. Don't want to get stranded. What do the experts think?
Thanks in advance.