Mikel
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 | | Subject: Noises when turning right Wed Feb 06, 2013 12:37 pm | |
| Hello,
My 97 Riviera makes two distinct noises when turning right:
- When the steering wheel is being turned to the right while making a turn, I hear a sort of rubbing noise. This stops once the steering wheel stops turning. Nothing obvious rubbing anywhere.
- When applying power while making a right turn (and only right), I hear a sort of humming noise. This goes away when I lift my foot off the accelerator.
Interestingly, my previous Riviera behaved in exactly the same way. Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Mikel | |
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| | Subject: Re: Noises when turning right Wed Feb 06, 2013 1:43 pm | |
| Could be the left front hub/wheel bearing starting to fail. How many miles on your car? Have the front hubs ever been replaced?
To check: lift front end of car and rock front wheels up & down (12-6 o'clock) if the left wheel has more play, or feels loose, replace the hub.
Buy Timken or AC/Delco quality parts for longest life. Price: around $130 per hub. I would not replace both sides unless they both feel loose. The other side will follow suit, but could be thousands of miles before that time. _________________ '05 GTO 6.0L • 6-spd • 95k miles • 0-60: 4.8s • 16.9 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:26'95 Celica GT 2.2L • 5-spd • 165k miles • 0-60: yes'98 SC Riviera • 281k miles • 298 HP/370 TQ • 0-60: 5.79s • ET: 13.97 @ 99.28 • 4087 lb • 20.1 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:30
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Mikel
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Name : Mikel
Age : 47
Location : New Haven, CT
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| | Subject: Re: Noises when turning right Wed Feb 06, 2013 1:54 pm | |
| Hello,
115K on the car, with original hubs, as far as I know. I will check them for play.
Thank you. | |
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