Frontend noise

[Straphanger]

My BX 2670 has a clicking noise in the left front wheel sometimes. Think it could be a wheel bearing?

 

[sea2summit]

Could be. Could be a lot of other things too. Not much information to try to help.

Have you lifted the front end up and hand spun it? Happen with 4WD engaged and not? Does it happen when turning the wheels? Etc

 

[Straphanger]

It does it in 2 or 4 wheel drive. I did jack it up and spin the wheels--no noise. When I drive it I can hear it, mostly when turning.

 

[JWR]

Have you checked the lugs for tightness? May be some slop which shows up mainly while turning. Not sure what the hub assembly is like but might needs some snugging up there?

 

[Straphanger]

Have you checked the lugs for tightness? May be some slop which shows up mainly while turning. Not sure what the hub assembly is like but might needs some snugging up there?

The lugs are tight. I even took off the wheel to make sure there was nothing jammed in there.

 

[Eagle1]

Front u-joint going bad makes a clicking noise but I would always say it's on the right front. Easy to change.

 

[Straphanger]

It sounds like a u-joint but is on the left front. I think I'll pull the shaft and check it. Does it come out easy?

 

[Eagle1]

Just pull the boot (cover) to check. If you need it off jack the front of the tractor let the axle pivot down on the shaft side. Then 2 pins (may be doubled roll pins that need some force) after that there should be enough room to remove the joint. Used be $50 or so part from Kubota.

 

[Eagle1]

Just pull the boot (cover) to check. If you need it off jack the front of the tractor let the axle pivot down on the shaft side. Then 2 pins (may be doubled roll pins that need some force) after that there should be enough room to remove the joint. Used be $50 or so part from Kubota.

Also make sure the axle is not low/out of oil, the tend to leak a bit with age.

 

[JWR]

Occasional clicking is not a reason to start pulling u-joints apart! I'd give this a lot more time and watching before doing anything rash.