Whiny Front End Noise - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

zotparkerm · 09-22-2005, 09:55 AM

I have noticed a NEW noise in the front end of my 96 Camry. It ONLY makes the noise when my foot is on the gas. I don't have to be accelerating, just maintaining speed. The minute I let off the gas, the noise stops.

It does seem to vary with speed.

I recently had both drive axles replaced - couldn't do it myself due to rust - and am wondering if this might be an issue with bearings, joints or the axles.

I cannot tell if it is coming more from one side or not.

Thanks for any help.

***Eye8Pussies*** · 09-22-2005, 01:33 PM

it could be one of your belts or pulleys....

mazdaverx7 · 09-22-2005, 02:36 PM

i would inspect the front wheel bearings. check for in and out play as well as for grinding noises while being turned by hand.

zotparkerm · 09-22-2005, 02:46 PM

If it was the wheel bearings, wouldn't it make the noise while "coasting".

I've checked that fairly thoroughly and it does only happen when given gas.

92_Gen3_5SFE_LE · 09-22-2005, 02:51 PM

If they took the resonator off the air intake (for some reason) when they were doing the axles,not having the resonator makes a similar sound...