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Rear bearing howl ?

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Old 10-18-14, 09:03 PM
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Smile Rear bearing howl ?

I've been reading and still have yet to find a way to replace a rear hub on my ls400.

I have had this vehicle a few weeks and have been absorbing any noises... to get her back to "ship shape"

WellI I have a shallow sounding howl from the right rear. Went to Dealer and was informed that the noise was diagnosed a while ago for previous owner..... as a wheel bearing R&R needed...I'm sure it needs the hub as well...scored if the bearing is needing to be replaced
not sure however I would like to take it apart / out and replace with a new unit ( hub and bearing)

I have searched Ebay as well as RockAuto...and various other parts Whse

Can some one help... I dont have a press but can do R & R.

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requires a press and some experience using it. The entire spindle has to be broken down as the bearing and hub are pressed into it.

Alternatively, buy a used spindle.

For the future, placing the year of your mitsubishi montero in your initial post helps.
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Default Bearing noise LS 400 1997

Thanks for reply....thinkin I will have to take to a shop..

Your last comment on the year of my montero....dont have one

post is for my 1997 LS400 ! Diagnosed at dealer to need a wheel bearing

Im hoping a second opinion at another shop/dealer reveals (optimistic) a cheaper solution

If it comes to that...the year of car and the fact I want to keep it for a long time....I might
just replace from differential out... would that be just a waist of money?
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yes, that would be a huge waste of money and time.
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