Cracking noise coming from front of 99 CTD

[Flatty]

I changed out eh brakes in my 99 CTD a few weeks ago, and when I did it, I ended up splitting the hub. Now whenever I am in gear and moving, I get a constant cracking noise coming from the front left tire. I am thinking the bearings are bad in this sxle, but can anyone tell me for sure... If so, do I have to buy a complete hub assembly, or can I just rebuild mine?

Thanks
Dima

[vova]

Mine does the same thing. Put it in 4WD and see if it stops. If it does, it's probably the bearings.

[Flatty]

Which bearings? in the axle?

Dima

[ddestruel]

sealed hub/wheel bearing probably

[vova]

Which bearings? in the axle?

Dima

Sorry, yes, wheel bearings.

Just called Napa and they do not even carry the hub/bearing setup. Is this a stealership item?

[GRMhick]

napa should carry them. for the pre-99 trucks


I found that autozone had them for thalf the price on my 1500. from what I hear, they are all timken bearings.

Looks like the SRW 99 front bearings are PN BRG
BR930407 from napa at $385 each.

FYI, my 1500 bearings were $125 when I priced them out.

[Flatty]

That is the one. FAWK!!!!! What is the deal with these? Can I rebuild mine, or am I screwed. What did I do wrong on this truck. I am hopinh I can find the part online somewhere.

DIma

[GRMhick]

You cant rebuild the bearings. They are one time use ones, just like in FWD cars. Welcome to the world of dodge.

I think its www.moparsupercenter.com that I heard was cheap. Either that or www.moparpartsonline.com

Either way, the bearings are an arm and a leg, and I hear like to go out about every 120-250k miles stock, or about every 30k with 35"+ tires.

FYI, napa ones are lifetime warrenty.