Squeek in right front tire area

[harvey lee]

06 Chev 1500 ext cab 4x4 74,000 miles with a 5.3 . I noticed tonight that I have a squeek in the right front tire area and it makes the squeek when I'm going straight sometimes and almost always when I turn right. One time while going straight it growled just a bit for a few seconds but mostly a squeek.

I took the right front tire off and the brake pads are fine. I'm lost but figure maybe a cv joint or bearing or something.

Help

[Bearfan1963]

Depending on the squeak, but my guess is bearing, the growling may mean its broken, I wouldn't drive it too much before making sure. Its alot easier doing bearings before they weld themselves to shaft. Been there, done that. With those miles, thats my guess.

[Scott K]

It does sound like you have a bad bearing, When you had the truck jacked up, any chance you shook the tire to look for loose parts? Also possible its just a rusty rotor, does the noise change while stepping on the brakes?

[Jeremy airjer W]

I would check for rust build up on the inside of the rotors also.

Is there a particular speed it starts at. Is it a constant squeak or a rhythmic squeak, squeak, squeak. I would also like to know if it stops when you hit the brakes.

[harvey lee]

No rust buildup at all. I noticed today it may be the 4 wheel drive. If its in auto, and I step on the gas, it growls or when its in 4 hi it does the same thing. In 2 wheel I don't hear much. Transfer case?

[Scott K]

Transfercase or a hub, front differential?

[ratmn218]

i would almost bet it is a bearing assembly on that side. if i remember right you cant just change bearing on that vehical, it is a assembly you have to buy.

[harvey lee]

The right front bearing was shot. Downside, the bearing comes with the hub and all the Anti lock brake wiring. End result, $430.00

[upnorth]

OUCH!!!!!

[harvey lee]

I guess it's not the worst for parts and labor. Not like the old days when you just replaced the bearing or greased it. But, what is?

[upnorth]

Not much Harvey Lee, not much! I remember when it used be .$89 for spark plugs, now I looked at the iridium plugs for my 6.0L chevy and $7.89 per plug

[harvey lee]

I remember paying 19 cents for gas too.

[Valv]

You probably don't have an Optimax motor, so you don't know about their $ 17/each spark plugs, over $ 100 to replace 6 plugs !!!!

[upnorth]

You probably don't have an Optimax motor, so you don't know about their $ 17/each spark plugs, over $ 100 to replace 6 plugs !!!!

No....My old "87" Evinrude costs me about $6 to change 3 plugs, I guess I do have some thing to be grateful for