Moaning/Whining When Turning.

[Grifter]

I just notice that when I make an aggressive left turn there's a whining noise coming from the front end. Kind of screechy, def. high pitched.

Could it be a bad Strut Bearings?

Thanks.

 

[autobahnsho]

Is it a constant "groaning" sound or a clunking sound?

CV Joints can cause clicking and/or 'rubbing' or 'grinding' sounds.

 

[Grifter]

I think the best way of describing it would be whining, very high picthed. It's not clunking though.

 

[NotSoSlowSHO]

wheel bearing maybe shrug

 

[autobahnsho]

NotSoSlowSHO:
wheel bearing maybe shrug

I forgot about those- that's probably it. They have a high-pitched grind sound sometimes, because they're grinding at high speed.

Definitely not something you want to have break while you're driving..

 

[Dr. Tweak]

autobahnsho:

Definitely not something you want to have break while you're driving..

I've been there...
headbang

 

[Grifter]

Would I hear the wheel bearing all the time?

I need to replace my front knuckle, where the sound is coming from, because it's very worn. It allows the ball joint to move around easily. Could that be the noise?

It kind of sounds like the tires are rubbing. I did just put on wider tires, 225. But wouldnt I have read somewhere that they rub?

 

[autobahnsho]

The wheel bearings might or might not rub all the time- you add a lot of side pressure on them while turning, so they could just make noise while turning.

get under the car a little and check if the tires are rubbing. Maybe pull it up onto a curb or something where you can (SAFELY) be under it while someone turns the wheel from side to side to check clearances..

 

[masho95]

autobahnsho:
Maybe pull it up onto a curb or something where you can (SAFELY) be under it while someone turns the wheel from side to side to check clearances..

How about putting it up on jackstands?

 

[Grifter]

I pretty sure the tires arent rubbing. It's only when I turn left and it's at speeds of 20 MPH and faster. I'm pretty sure it's a bearing or maybe even the knuckle(I need a new driver side one)

 

[autobahnsho]

How about putting it up on jackstands?

Then the tires would fall, meaning they wouldn't be rubbing the fender anymore..

The suspension has quite a bit of travel!

 

[Grifter]

I found out today that I was low on power steering fluid. I filled it up and took it for a drive, no more noise. I'm hoping it's not leaking.