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May 31, 2005 | 06:27 PM

#11

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From: The Left Lane, CT

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Originally Posted by shabacash

i have been having a similar problem, however my squeaks come only when the steering is turned @ any angle to the right while in motion. the noise stops right after I str8en the steering wheel. is this a case of the wheel bearing too?

this is exactly my problem and when i go over a speedbump....hmm

May 31, 2005 | 07:37 PM

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shirley

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From: MI

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Originally Posted by shabacash

that could be wheel bearing or a driveshaft actually....to check if its a wheel bearing just lift the vehicle or the tire up so it free rotates and wiggle it vertically and check for excessive play...thats the simplest way...my guess is u have a wheel bearing that is starting to go

May 31, 2005 | 07:59 PM

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I don't have any play whatsoever in my wheel but I know for a fact that the wheel bearing is on it's last legs. Less severe cases will make a little metallic clicking noise when the wheel is moved at all.