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    Question Axle Bearing Noise

    Have any one had a axle bearing problem? I swear i can her a low frequency noise i dont think its a tire if it is a bearing do you have a tsb number on it thanks. I think this is a really great site to share info. ajax

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    have you performed any modifications to the car at all? if so, then what ones?

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    Bone stock with 32000 miles good tires



    Quote Originally Posted by BillyGman
    have you performed any modifications to the car at all? if so, then what ones?

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    Quote Originally Posted by AJAX
    Bone stock with 32000 miles good tires
    Take it in for warranty repair or at least to be checked before you get to 36k. There was an axle bearing TSB.
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    I was thinking that you might have installed one of those aftermarket driveshafts like I have, and many others here have. I've noticed that driveshaft making a slight noise from the minute I took the car out after completing the job, which only occurs while my foot is on the gas between 35 and 70 MPH. However, obviously that doesn't apply to you. There is some type of TSB on the axle bearings though, but I'm not aware of the TSB #, which is what you'll need when you take it to the dealer. Someone once had posted it on here awhile back though, so perhaps if you do a search, you'll find it. Otherwise, maybe someone else w/more info will jump in here.

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    thanks we have a good dealer.i will let him look at the squeky seat also.



    Quote Originally Posted by FordNut
    Take it in for warranty repair or at least to be checked before you get to 36k. There was an axle bearing TSB.

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    I've heard others claim that the dealer is lost unless you give them the TSB # that has to do w/the problem at hand. So you might want to search for it.

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    AJAX - Have any one had a axle bearing problem? I swear i can her a low frequency noise i dont think its a tire if it is a bearing do you have a tsb number on it thanks. I think this is a really great site to share info. ajax
    Since you don't mention year ... ( may be ? ) related Blue Oval News post.

    *And FordNut ( and others ) are correct ... the dealerships are aware.

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    The TSB# is 03-03-05. It qualifies for MMs built until 1/1/03
    (#6178 in black per FPIC)
    Call 1-800-FORD-788 and press "1". Have the last 6 of your VIN handy. You will get the numbers for FREE. You'll pay $$$ for the certificate.

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    See my garage file for part numbers and whatnot.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RoyLPita
    The TSB# is 03-03-05. It qualifies for MMs built until 1/1/03
    They took care of my '04, Dec. '03 build. They know about the situation, since it shows up in the Police pkg. in the CV's. My dealer didn't have the axle/bearing setups in stock, and it took a week to get the parts, since there was a nationwide shortage due to all the replacements. Make sure they take a good look at the traction lock assembly while they're at it. Mine was cooked from new, and making terrible noises . This is a good chance for you to order your Shiney Hiney kit from Wes, and have 'em replace the pizza pan cover when they put it back together. Also, I've posted the torque specs for the kit in the garage forum for you to print out and hand to your wrench.

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    thanks again guys. i called terry smith at bob wms linc merc told me all the cv tc and gm are having axle and bearing problems.has parts in stock made a apointment for two weeks and told me he would get me a loaner. There is a wealth of knoledge in this site



    Quote Originally Posted by Mike Poore
    They took care of my '04, Dec. '03 build. They know about the situation, since it shows up in the Police pkg. in the CV's. My dealer didn't have the axle/bearing setups in stock, and it took a week to get the parts, since there was a nationwide shortage due to all the replacements. Make sure they take a good look at the traction lock assembly while they're at it. Mine was cooked from new, and making terrible noises . This is a good chance for you to order your Shiney Hiney kit from Wes, and have 'em replace the pizza pan cover when they put it back together. Also, I've posted the torque specs for the kit in the garage forum for you to print out and hand to your wrench.

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