GQ : Click Click Front wheel bearing

Hi Steve,
Streetlights can have that effect on front bearings! But first check that it's not the free-wheeling hub causing the problem - they can start clicking, esp if auto-locking.
If it is the bearing, you should be able to do the job yourself, but you'll need a 52mm socket to unlock the hub nuts if it's a GQ. You should be able to get the bearing outers removed with a hammer and drift, and press the new ones in with the bench vice. Would also recommend you change the inner bearing grease seal.
Don't forget to use proper high-temp bearing grease.
I made a 52mm socket years ago for the GQ/Mav, but loaned it and never got it back, probably coz he reckoned I didn't need it anymore!
Gerry

I would have thought the wheel would be going around to fast to be able to hear separate click clicks from a wheel bearing. Appreciate you telling us if working on the wheel bearing fixes the problem.

I understand a Clunk Clunk sound is a CV joint problem, but a clunk is definitely different from a click.

Peter

Probably a long shot but I thought I would mention it 'just in case'

If you have auto locking front wheel hubs make sure that you have done the 10 metre reverse action since last using them.

I was on my way home the other night and had the stereo off, and the window open (something that I don't do that often) and heard a clicking noise each time I turned the wheel to negotiate a corner.

As soon as I became aware of it I stopped and reversed back about 10 meters and voila no more clicking

It is worth a try 'just in case' :-)

Steve

Was the clicking noise still there when the car was jacked up?

The others are right about free wheeling hubs and CV joints being a possible source of the noise. Wheel bearings don't usually make a clicking noise but it may be possible though. I have repaired a few cars over the years that have had an impact on the rear wheels resulting in a bent axle flange. Some of them have had the bearing outer cones cracked right through in one place while the cones in others have been broken into multiple pieces. If that has happened to yours then it may be possible for the bearing to make a clicking sound.

I would definately take them out and check them even if there were no noises. Those bearings should be tightened up with a slight pressure (preload) on them. They should never have any freeplay. If they do then it is always advisable to check and see why.

If you do pull them apart yourself then set the preload according to factory specifications. The instructions will be in your workshop manual.

Brian

In my experience if it is CVs the noise will be much worse when you are steering on full lock. Worth considering this as part of your diagnosis.

I had a click click noise in my 1995 Patrol, and all it was was the brake discs brake needed to be changed,that click noise was a warning about low brake discs, I dont know if this applys to current models, but it was a built in warning on the 1995 Patrol.

Make sure theres no stones stuck in the tread :-)

I spoke to a mate tonight (truck mechanic) and he says it sounds like a crook bearing due to the impact a few months ago. Will start working on it tomorow night replacing both left and right just to be safe.

Keep you all posted on the outcome

Thanks

Steve
ps:

there are photos of the impact damage in my rig pics