2001 Ford Ranger front end noise

2001 FORD RANGER
80,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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WGHORSES
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recently I have noticed a noise coming from the drivers side in the front end. It starts at about 30-35mph and gets louder. almost sounds like in four wheel drive on dry pavement. when going around a curve to the left it goes away while in the turn and then comes back on straightaway. Is it a wheel bearing or something else?
Mar 30, 2008 at 11:04 PM
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FLEXY5
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Is it a growl or more like a squeel. A growl would be a wheel bearing, but if it is a high pitched squeal it is probably the inner hub seal on the rear of the hub.
Mar 31, 2008 at 9:25 PM
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