Jackhill442
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Atlanta
I have a '96 with 190,000 miles. I am sorry, this will be long. Ok, my front end has some kind of low pitch moan that increases and decreases with speed, like a bad bearing. When I put it in 4WD, the pitch stays the same, and also a metallic grating sound comes under acceleration. Braking and turning has no effect. Sounds like a bad pinion bearing, right? Why would that go bad on the front, as I don't use 4WD much. I thought it could be a wheel bearing, so I jack front end up. Wheels roll smooth and have no play. Any help greatly appreciated. If it is pinion bearing, I would be better off getting new axle out of junk yard, right? How much could I expect to have to pay for that, and how do I find a good junk yard? I am in Atlanta, if anyone else is around and knows. Thanks very much.