Hello All, I have an issue. After I recently rotated tires and I notice a noise that I think is either a bearing or half-axle. Car is 2016 V. had 120K when I got it, now at 275K. My 175K is 95% highway. Had MAJOR service about 30K back. I first thought maybe it was tire noise w/different tires but its gotten worse. It has low "howl" that gets considerably louder when I begin a left turn then quiets down as the car straightens. I've had half-axles go out before and they caused a clicking noise in turns. This is just a louder howl in the turn. I'm thinking bearings but wondering if I should look at anything else before digging in. Any suggestions? Thanks Jborges
Wheel bearing (hub). Generally a louder howl on a left turn means a right bearing. Could be front or back.
Sounds like a wheel bearing. Try this. While driving on highway gently coast left, then right. Does howl get louder or lessen. This places different pressure on wheel bearings. After driving place hand on center of wheel, remove hub cap is you have them. worn wheel bearings generate excessive heat. Also the wheel bearing to go out first is usually the right rear. Simply jack up if possible wheels. Roll wheels and listen, feel if they turn freely, quietly. this can also be a stuck brake caliper bracket or bad caliper. Again drive for awhile and check for heated up rotors. buy a inexpensive Digital Infrared Thermometer gun on Amazon or Ebay. Pete
