96 Explorer makes wheel noise, bearing or CV Shaft, help???

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MICHAELOBERG
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I have a 1996 Eddie Bauer Explorer AWD. Yesterday I hit a hard clump of snow/ice at about 30 mph, since then the wheel makes noise, more noise the faster I go till about 55 then I don't notice it so much. Would this be a wheel bearing or a CV Shaft???
Please help
Mar 8, 2007 at 7:15 AM
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FORDTECH1
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If it sound like a (buzzing sound) I would guess wheel bearing
Mar 8, 2007 at 7:57 PM
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MIKE H R
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if it did not make any noise until you hit the hard snow, i would check to see if there is anything bent. you could have bent the backing plate on the wheel that would make some noise as it rubs against the rotor.
Mar 8, 2007 at 8:16 PM
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