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kiholo · 06-26-2011, 03:18 PM

Got a noise on right wheel at all speeds. Brake and bearings o.k. Maybe cv joints? How do you check?

fishexpo101 · 06-27-2011, 02:39 PM

Need more information - what kind of noise. Chirping, grinding, thumping, etc? Seems to be related to car speed, worse or better under load/braking/turning, etc.? How do you know the brakes and bearings are fine - if you are asking how to check the CV joints, possible that you didn't check the brakes or bearings as closely as you should have.

kiholo · 06-29-2011, 05:30 PM

Sounds like a thumping noise. Thumps more the faster the car goes. Doesn't matter under load or turning. Not real loud, but want to get repaired b4 gets worse. I did pull the wheel to check brakes and bearings.

fishexpo101 · 06-30-2011, 02:46 PM

Did you try rotating the tires - could be a bent wheel that is making the bumping noise. After that - I'd look into the suspension, steering, and CV-joints/axles. Look for obvious issues - torn or ripped CV joint boots, damaged sway bar bushings, loose nuts on the strut assembly, worn ball joint, worn tie-rod ends, etc.

Did you leave the wheels on when you checked the wheel bearings? Best to keep the wheels mounted and that corner of the car jacked up in the air to put enough leverage on the bearing to see if it is bad or not. With the wheel off, be tough to put enough pressure on the bearing to check it.

expertmax · 07-06-2011, 01:45 AM

Check for unusual wear on your tire and clean up your brakes. Check if the backing plate (aka vent plate) is not rubbing against the disc.