WalterG
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- Joined
- Jul 12, 2013
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- Location
- Idaho Falls, ID
- Ram Year
- 2017
- Engine
- 5.7 Hemi
I have an issue with the right front axle / CV joint or hub. I drove the truck about 70 miles to a jobsite. When I left there and got onto the interstate, at about 45 I heard a squealing sound that had me wondering what the heck was going on. I was just running along trying to get the two miles to the next exit and hoping I didn't get run over since I was going about 50 on and 80 limit interstate. I ended up getting to about 60 or so and the sound went away. I didn't feel anything in the drive of the truck, so I continued on to the exit. When I got off and stopped, I looked under the front and found what appeared to be oil or some fluid all around the CV boot and suspension as well as up the fender well on the rear side (not as much on the front side).
I couldn't find anything that made me feel I couldn't make it the rest of the way home, so I drove it back to work. When I left work the sound is much more continuous and is somewhat a squeal / grinding sound. I am wondering if it may be a hub bearing, or maybe just the CV joint gone bad, maybe both.
I will see if I can get some pictures of the area and post them as soon as I can. I don't want to drive it anyplace so it may take some time before I can get them. Going out of town this weekend so I wont be around for a few days.
Anyone had similar issues or an idea of what might be the problem?
02 - 1500 QC Sport- 4x4 - 172000 miles - 20" wheels
I couldn't find anything that made me feel I couldn't make it the rest of the way home, so I drove it back to work. When I left work the sound is much more continuous and is somewhat a squeal / grinding sound. I am wondering if it may be a hub bearing, or maybe just the CV joint gone bad, maybe both.
I will see if I can get some pictures of the area and post them as soon as I can. I don't want to drive it anyplace so it may take some time before I can get them. Going out of town this weekend so I wont be around for a few days.
Anyone had similar issues or an idea of what might be the problem?
02 - 1500 QC Sport- 4x4 - 172000 miles - 20" wheels