'99 - grinding sound from front on right turn
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'99 - grinding sound from front on right turn
This is actually for a friend's car that is exactly the same model as mine (99 4cyl LX 4dr). Car has 105k miles. Recently he had been experiencing some kind of a grinding sound from the front, so I took it for a spin to see what's going on and here's what happening -
There is grinding type of sound that seems to be coming from the left front wheel. Its barely noticeable when accelerating, slightly noticeable after coasting for a few moments, a little more noticeable when braking and very noticeable when the steering is turned slightly right. No change in sound when turning left. By 'turn' I don't mean a corner, but even just a slight change in direction like a bend or curve in the road.
So what do you think might be the problem ? Bearing ? Tire ? Brake ?
There is grinding type of sound that seems to be coming from the left front wheel. Its barely noticeable when accelerating, slightly noticeable after coasting for a few moments, a little more noticeable when braking and very noticeable when the steering is turned slightly right. No change in sound when turning left. By 'turn' I don't mean a corner, but even just a slight change in direction like a bend or curve in the road.
So what do you think might be the problem ? Bearing ? Tire ? Brake ?
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Re: '99 - grinding sound from front on right turn
Thanks for your replies.
If its the bearing, what's a typical fix for it - replace or re-grease ?
I haven't checked the boots properly yet but a quick visual did not indicate any problem. Can a bearing just go out like that ? This is a gently used car.
If its the bearing, what's a typical fix for it - replace or re-grease ?
I haven't checked the boots properly yet but a quick visual did not indicate any problem. Can a bearing just go out like that ? This is a gently used car.
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Re: '99 - grinding sound from front on right turn
My money is on the bearing aswell.. Would have to get it replaced.. Wheel bearings are "pressed" in using a hydrolic press..
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