Front Hub - Snapping Noise At Slow Speed

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^ SUSPENSION - FRONT - "SNAPPING" NOISE FROM
FRONT END

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^ NOISE - "SNAPPING" - FROM FRONT AXLE DURING SLOW SPEED
Article No. 91-1-4
FORD: 1991 ESCORT

LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1991 TRACER


ISSUE: A snapping noise may be heard from the front end area. This usually occurs while the vehicle is moving slowly (1 to 3 mph) in forward or reverse, with the steering wheel fully turned to either side. This noise is caused by the sticking and slipping of the wheel hub.

Figure 1:

ACTION: Install a new front wheel bearing assembly on each side of the car. Apply Threadlocker 262 (E2FZ-19554-B) to the wheel bearing outer race before pressing the bearing into the knuckle, Figure 1. Refer to the 1991 Escort/Tracer Shop Manual, Pages 04-01-13 through 04-01-15.



OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Basic Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
910104A Install Both Front Wheel 2.9 Hr.
Bearings
DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
1215 56
OASIS CODES: 304000, 306000, 702000, 702100