Wheel bearing? Something else?

BKilla_13

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I have a noise/small vibration in the front and I think it is the wheel bearing but I am not sure.

It only occurs when I pull the steering wheel to the left, as soon as I let off it stops. I dont need to pull hard either just enough to drift to the left. It has been doing this for a long time but it is starting to get really loud as it has been sitting for 4 years. Is there anything else it could be? Thanks.

 

Strype

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It's ALWAYS a good idea to replace the bearings, but it could be a tie rod. However a tie rod will usually pop as well.

 

Bullitt347

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Possible P/S pump. Does it do it with the car sitting still and just turning the steering wheel with engine running? Or does the car have to be moving forward to duplicate the concern?

 

BKilla_13

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Bullitt347 said:

Possible P/S pump. Does it do it with the car sitting still and just turning the steering wheel with engine running? Or does the car have to be moving forward to duplicate the concern?

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No just when I am moving at a decent speed, and it only does it when I pull to the left.

 

SpartaPerformance

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P/S pump will do on left & right turns. I think wheel bearings is a good diagnosis, it's inexpensive and one of the simpler DIY projects that can be done.