noise on front o/s wheel.

[scooby]

Hi there i have a noise on the front wheel when driving round a right hand bend or a roundabout. it only comes every now and then. Has anyone come across this before it's a 2002 td5. it doe's seem ok on joints etc when check out been told they do it  from time to time. i thought it mybe the silver ball drying out but not sure myself so if anyone has a idea let me know. (sounds like a whistle when driving).

[Landy90IOM]

I had a squealling noise coming from f.o.s wheel and that turned out to be the wheel bearings.  Mine where totally shot, and I mean in quite a few pieces.  The seal had gone and I had no sign of wear until one day the wheel just locked up!  Best thing to do is jack it up and hold the top and bottom of the wheel and shake it, it should hardly move, if any movement at all.  If its more than a tiny amount then is probably bearings.

[landyman Ash]

I'd say wheel bearings without a doubt!

Get them checked and tightened or replaced asap.  When they are a little worn its an easy job.  If they collapse or overheat you could find your in more of a mess partly because the wheel becomes VERY unstable, can lock etc and you could crash!!!!  :shock:  :shock:  :shock:

It also overheats and welds the bearing case onto the stub axle etc etc

Jack up the wheel and try and move the wheel holding the top of the weel and the bottom.  If you have movement, however small its a wheel bearing or the swivel (silver ball bit) and get them sorted mate

[Landy90IOM]

If they collapse or overheat you could find your in more of a mess partly because the wheel becomes VERY unstable, can lock etc and you could crash!!!!  :shock:  :shock:  :shock:

It also overheats and welds the bearing case onto the stub axle etc etc

thats what I had, it over heated and locked the wheel up causing me to fly across the road, luckly it was late at night... phew! it also took about 3 hours and a mighty flame to get it off the stub axle  :lol:

[landyman Ash]

thats what I had, it over heated and locked the wheel up causing me to fly across the road, luckly it was late at night... phew! it also took about 3 hours and a mighty flame to get it off the stub axle  :lol:

Been there too!!!  In the series.  Scary moment to say the least  :shock:  :shock:  :shock:  :shock:  :shock:  :shock:  :shock:

[davidlandy]

me too

had a osr rear one go...I just thought that the squealing was from stones caught in the disc back plate/caliper area. NO...it too locked up and I slid to halt

GET IT DONE!!!

[j99mud]

ive had front and rear wheel bearings go the front one went in such a big way i thought the wheel was going to fall off it took out the stub axel and basically wrecked everything nearby cost about £300 in parts luckily no labour charge as dad is a bit handy with a landy and a toolbox :)