NSF wheel- difficult to spin

75driver · 27th October 2021, 19:52

Heard a bit of metallic grouching from the front, of the auto when driving, 3 separate times this week, but it only lasted for a second or two.
There were no other untoward noises in between occurrences.
Up on the lift, the wheel was very difficult to spin by hand (in neutral) so removed the caliper and pads.
It didn’t change- ie still very difficult to spin. I was struggling to turn it any more than a quarter of a turn.
The OSF turns ok, with a small bit of resistance.
Im thinking it must be the wheel bearing, but was wondering if there is anything that could be amiss at the gearbox end?🤔
Any thoughts or suggestions are welcome.

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COLVERT · 27th October 2021, 20:22

The wheel bearing seems the most likely.--Anything wrong in the box itself would probably be felt at both front wheels.

Mike Noc · 27th October 2021, 20:49

Yep I'd go with the wheel bearing - have had one go like that before. If you want to make certain then remove the driveshaft and have another feel.

75driver · 27th October 2021, 21:40

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Originally Posted by Mike Noc

Yep I'd go with the wheel bearing - have had one go like that before. If you want to make certain then remove the driveshaft and have another feel.

Good to know, as any bearing failure I’ve had before resulted in a drone, which either got louder or disappeared going round corners, and I can’t recall it causing so much resistance.

👍 I’ll try removing the driveshaft and take it from there.

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COLVERT · 28th October 2021, 11:02

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Originally Posted by 75driver

Good to know, as any bearing failure I’ve had before resulted in a drone, which either got louder or disappeared going round corners, and I can’t recall it causing so much resistance.

👍 I’ll try removing the driveshaft and take it from there.

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Bear in mind oil loss if removing the drive shaft.

SD1too · 28th October 2021, 12:32

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Originally Posted by COLVERT

Bear in mind oil loss if removing the drive shaft.

I could be wrong Jon but I think Mike was suggesting just separating the hub from the outer end of the driveshaft in order to check the bearing independently in which case there wouldn't be any oil loss to worry about.

Simon

75driver · 28th October 2021, 15:22

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Originally Posted by SD1too

I could be wrong Jon but I think Mike was suggesting just separating the hub from the outer end of the driveshaft in order to check the bearing independently in which case there wouldn't be any oil loss to worry about.

Simon

Yes Simon, that’s the way I took it from Mike and how the mechanic done it.
Anyway….he told me this morning that the bearing was totally siezed, so I guess that’s the problem identified!
New one now ordered locally.
Thanks all for your input.

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75driver Posted a thing or two Rover 75 saloon, manual. Rover 75 Tourer, Auto. Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Newry Posts: 1,781 Thanks: 574 Thanked 443 Times in 371 Posts	NSF wheel- difficult to spin Heard a bit of metallic grouching from the front, of the auto when driving, 3 separate times this week, but it only lasted for a second or two. There were no other untoward noises in between occurrences. Up on the lift, the wheel was very difficult to spin by hand (in neutral) so removed the caliper and pads. It didn’t change- ie still very difficult to spin. I was struggling to turn it any more than a quarter of a turn. The OSF turns ok, with a small bit of resistance. Im thinking it must be the wheel bearing, but was wondering if there is anything that could be amiss at the gearbox end?🤔 Any thoughts or suggestions are welcome. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2006 75 Contemporary SE diesel manual (#1) 2003 75T Connoisseur SE diesel auto (For Comfort) 2005 75 Connoisseur SE diesel auto (Marmite duotone ) 2006 75 Connoisseur SE diesel auto (The last one?) 2009 E220 (For a change) 2018 L200 (For Big & Heavy Things) 1976 W114 250 Manual (For Sundays)

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COLVERT This is my second home R75 Saloon. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: France/or Devon. Posts: 14,003 Thanks: 3,851 Thanked 2,167 Times in 1,816 Posts	The wheel bearing seems the most likely.--Anything wrong in the box itself would probably be felt at both front wheels.

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Mike Noc This is my second home Rover 75 CDT Manual Connoisseur SE, Rover 75 CDT Automatic Connoisseur SE & a Freelander Td4. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hampshire Posts: 11,547 Thanks: 3,470 Thanked 3,119 Times in 2,247 Posts	Yep I'd go with the wheel bearing - have had one go like that before. If you want to make certain then remove the driveshaft and have another feel.