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Old Apr 15, 2015 | 12:31 AM
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I have a 2004 F150 4WD Super Cab. Noticed a noise and vibration in the front end and when I jacked it up noticed that the right front wheel was loose, real loose. The play seems to be coming from the inside part where the vacum hose connects. I am assuming that the CV joint is had, should I replace the hub as well? Anything else to be concerned about?

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Old Apr 15, 2015 | 12:36 AM
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Wheel bearings are gone. The CV won't make the wheel loose. The CV's are inside the rubber accordion boots.
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Old Apr 15, 2015 | 12:38 AM
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So if I replace the wheel bearing and hub assembly I should be good?
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Old Apr 15, 2015 | 01:58 AM
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So if I replace the wheel bearing and hub assembly I should be good?
Definitely sounds like your bearing is bad. Start there.
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Old Apr 15, 2015 | 05:45 AM
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I ordered my drivers side hub off eBay with a 2 year warranty and switched them out in about 45 minutes about a week ago
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Old Apr 15, 2015 | 05:47 AM
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I ordered my drivers side hub off eBay with a 2 year warranty and switched them out in about 45 minutes about a week ago
I believe it was $67.99 but there's 2 for $116 so might as well do both.
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Old Apr 15, 2015 | 12:41 PM
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OK, I picked one up this morning and will give it a try.

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