Loud Humming coming from passenger side!, E-153 tranny- Carrier bearing? Options

[eggman40]

When im driving, i hear a loud humming sound coming from the engine bay. I could feel the vibration inside the car as the humming gets louder. It gets louder the faster i drive, so... My guess at first was the wheel bearing, but i lifted the car and wiggled the whee back and forth at 12 and 6 o clock, and there was no play. Sooo my next guess is the Carrier Bearing on the passenger side inner-axel? if a bearing is worn, would it make that humming noise? If it is, is it hard to replace? A little help would be nice, cause the sound is driving me nuts. Thanks guys!

[eggman40]

2nd edit: Never mind, found a press here at work (new job) a couple of guys helped me out and i got the new bearing pressed in. Now tonight ill put everything back in and hopefully it will cure the problem, Ill update as soon as im done. Thanks



So back to the question, does the old bearing need to be pressed out and new one pressed in?



thanks again for your help


Edit: I know some of you said its a wheel bearing, Im not being hardheaded but i couldnt help but try this first because the bearing is only $35. If this dont cure it then I'll move on to the wheel bearing.

This post has been edited by eggman40: Jun 6, 2007 - 2:36 PM