Forty Rear End Noise

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Originally Posted by ford38v8

I'd say you're on the right track with wheel bearing. You're gonna need a proper hub puller. Not cheap, but it's a must have. Get it pulled and the hub & bearing will tell the story. Don't just chuck the old housing if it's bad, there is a method to repair it: Turn down the bad surface and press fit a new bearing surface to it.

The 1/16" lateral play is normal and acceptable. With both wheels up, you might nail down the noise by hand turning one wheel and listen/feel.

The emergency brake was making noise inside the drum. Quick easy fix.

Thanks for the feedback on the lateral play. It sure helps put my mind at rest.

Thank you,

Scott