1999 Buick Lesabre thumping or popping noise from front whe

1999 BUICK LESABRE
138,337 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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RACHETMANSCOTT
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thumping noise from front wheels when driving @ 25mpg or higher, no flat spots on tires new, replaced left front wheel bearing still no change, could it be possible if its a internal trans bearing, cv axles ok.
please help.
Mar 28, 2009 at 3:55 AM
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BILLYMAC
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hi most likely not a trans bearing.this usually caused by
a bad rotor
a bad axle,the axle can look fine remove and see if joints are stiff.
good luck
Mar 30, 2009 at 8:43 AM
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