Front Axle "funny sound" bearing?

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The sound reminds me of either a bad tire (or bent rim) or that sound you get when driving down the freeway in CA over the "heat expansion" cement sections.
It's not the engine as I only hear it when rolling. And from inside the jeep, I'd guess it was coming from the front passenger side wheel.
I just put on newer tires after they were mounted and balanced at a shop.
So, that eliminates the tire from the list.

Also, I discovered my CAD had failed in the 'locked' position, so my front axle has been locked since I've had it. But I did pull the cover off and slide the fork over. Still made the sound...

I picked up a set of hubs that I haven't had time to install yet, but either this weekend or next. And as long as I was swapping the hubs, I picked up a pair of u-joints...
I did notice that the cheap looking plastic "thing" ~ I believe is called an "Axle Shaft Inner Slinger" was broken and ~ just there. I was thinking maybe a piece of dirt or ()*& found its way into???

So, the question is, if I'm pulling the ends of my axle out to swap the hubs and u-joints, is there another bearing or something right there that could be easily changed while it's apart?

Here's an exploded pic. of the Dana 30
1919
... it appears that in addition to the "Slinger" thing, there's an "Inner Axle Oil Seal" and a "Outer Axle Shaft Bearing" or an "Inner Bushing Bearing"

Could those be the issue?
Are they a PITA to change?
Other ideas?

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BTW / Here are the #’s that go with the above:
1 – Ring and Pinion
2 – Differential Side Bearing Kit
3 – Differential Side Bearing Shim Kit
4 – Inner Slinger
5 – Pinion Bearing Shim Kit
6 – Inner Pinion Bearing
7 – Differential Case Assy
8 – Pinion Oil Slinger
9 – Yoke
10 – Outer Pinion Bearing
11 – Pinion Oil Seal
12 – Input or Output Shaft Nut
13 –
14 – Spider Gear Kit
15 – Disconnect Fork / kit
16 – Axle Shaft Collar
17 – Axle CAD Gasket
18 – Vacuum Motor Kit
19 – Intermediate Bearing
20 – Intermediate Shaft
21 – Inner Axle Oil Seal
22 – Outer Axle Shaft Bearing / or / Inner Busing Bearing
23 – Axle Shaft Inner Slinger
24 – Axle Shaft Outer Slinger
25 – Axle Shaft Assembly
25b – Front Axle Shaft U-Joint
26 – Inner Axle Oil Seal
27 –
28 – Differential Shaft Pin
29 –
30 – Steering Knuckle

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Also... for the record...
I'm not sure it's the hub or the u-joint making the sound.

While it was on stands, there wasn't any noticeable play in anything.
I had the wheels straight / full left / full right and tugged, twisted, pulled and yanked.

Took the tires off and repeated... Still nothing obvious.
No play in the u-joints either
No similar sound or anything other than the sound of the rotor spinning against the brake pads.

[XJ Wheeler]

Sounds like your on the right path with replacing the bearings and u-joints.

[Infidel Edition]

Sounds like your on the right path with replacing the bearings and u-joints.

I just have to hit a junk yard first to pull the outer axle shaft... the PO (or prior to him) tack welded the axle nut on!
...so I have to replace them to.

I like to think of it as "the joy!!"

[4.3LXJ]

That tack weld might make me suspicious of things. Might be the source of your sound

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That tack weld might make me suspicious of things. Might be the source of your sound

I have no idea why anyone would do that.
It effectively screws any repairs going forward.
Makes me wanna punch a baby! :rolleye0012:
...OK. Not a baby. The PO!

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I GOT MY NUTS OFF!
... Hey! Not what I meant!

My axle nuts! But I like the way you think...
Well actually a friend got my nuts off. Which sounds even worse.
He drilled the weld in 2 spots and got it to break free.

~ So I know what I'm going to do this weekend! Right after I get some new nuts.

[XJ Wheeler]

Be sure to get some big ones. :p

[4x4Dalton]

be sure to get some big ones. :p

1958

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So I swapped out the hubs...
There is a plastic 2 piece ring the covers the end of the axle.
I'm thinking it's main purpose is to keep mud out of the axle.
1 is broke. How do I replace that?