1997 Chevy Cavalier harmonic noise

1997 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
78,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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REBELLE
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harmonic noise on left turn and straight only generally above 25 mph, in gear or out, not a clicking sound like a cv joint, possibly a hub bearing, and how do I tell which side? not sure on hub bearing.
Oct 25, 2009 at 1:10 AM
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MMPRINCE4000
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Try this:

Raise car, put on stands. Grasp tire and push/pull both horizontally and vertically, if any movement then possible wheel bearing, ball joint, tie rod, control arm bushing.

Check CV boots for any signs of leakage or cuts/rips in rubber boot.
Oct 25, 2009 at 1:16 AM
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