Wheel bearing noise
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Wheel bearing noise
Well, I believe my wheel bearing is bad. When I am driving I hear a constant light rotation sound, and when I turn right I hear a popping noise come from the front left, I also hear a squeaking noise when turning right.
So, is it possible for the wheel bearing to make a popping noise? (It's just a quick pop and doesn't do it unless turning right) and the rotation noise I initially thought was my brakes / rotors because they were in pretty bad shape, but I replaced and it has continued, so I don't believe that is the issue.
All my noises are when turning right and they all come from front left side. Is it likely it's just the wheel bearing or multiple things (I'm thinking possibly ball joint as well but what else?) I don't feel safe driving honestly because I know eventually it can go terribly wrong.
So, is it possible for the wheel bearing to make a popping noise? (It's just a quick pop and doesn't do it unless turning right) and the rotation noise I initially thought was my brakes / rotors because they were in pretty bad shape, but I replaced and it has continued, so I don't believe that is the issue.
All my noises are when turning right and they all come from front left side. Is it likely it's just the wheel bearing or multiple things (I'm thinking possibly ball joint as well but what else?) I don't feel safe driving honestly because I know eventually it can go terribly wrong.
Last edited by irbullet; 08-13-2016 at 11:15 AM.
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Before going any further, have you put the Z up on jack stands and pulled the LF wheel? A physical inspection will tell you a lot more than a bunch of guesses from behind keyboards.
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Haven't had chance to do so. Will do within the week.
Asking what could possibly be popping isn't a ridiculous question whether I've trouble shooted or not. Came to this site for help (which eventually I'll be able to help after some learning) and it's been very great and helpful but trying to be funny isn't always helpful. Cough cough. Threads like these have helped me in past with my issues upon searching and finding one. Not going to show my rear end.
Thanks and either way I appreciate responses.
Asking what could possibly be popping isn't a ridiculous question whether I've trouble shooted or not. Came to this site for help (which eventually I'll be able to help after some learning) and it's been very great and helpful but trying to be funny isn't always helpful. Cough cough. Threads like these have helped me in past with my issues upon searching and finding one. Not going to show my rear end.
Thanks and either way I appreciate responses.
Last edited by irbullet; 08-14-2016 at 04:14 PM.
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Lol, should've just gotten under car, and jacked up and inspected. I checked bearing, bad, also checked bushings and all seem fine except -
It is pushed forward and I'll assume that is the clunk / pop noise I hear when turning / braking (or a combination of bearing and that)
ball joint boot appears to be cracked open as well and leaking, looks like I'll need to replace -
LCA
Wheel hub assembly
Ball joint
Thanks for the replies.
It is pushed forward and I'll assume that is the clunk / pop noise I hear when turning / braking (or a combination of bearing and that)
ball joint boot appears to be cracked open as well and leaking, looks like I'll need to replace -
LCA
Wheel hub assembly
Ball joint
Thanks for the replies.
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