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Low frequency rumble/grinding. High speed oscillation

Old 02-27-2002, 08:45 AM
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Default Low frequency rumble/grinding. High speed oscillation

I am noticing a low rumbling sort of grinding noise at low speed. I also notice this same thing when braking.

At higher speeds it's sort of an oscillation or harmonic sound. Now I have RE730's, which I know are VERY loud at times, but I can't imagine they would make noise at 1-5 mph.

Anyone with any insight into this? Could it be a bearing or somthing?

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Stu E.
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Default Wheel bearing, my 3rd faulty one is getting fixed tommorow.....

2 so far have been fixed under warranty. hopefully this one will be too!
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Default Re: Wheel bearing, my 3rd faulty one is getting fixed tommorow.....

Are these symptoms exactly the same? Did you ever notice a small cluck or feel anything in the steering while turn and going over a small bump? I know my CV's are okay, because both boots where just replaced and the joints checked.

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