Front end noise

Tiny
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There is a front end noise when you let off the gas pedal and it gets worse as you turn left. Wheel bearing on drivers side is new and tie rods are new. The brakes are about half life and caliper is not frozen. Not sure where the noise could be coming from.
Saturday, June 13th, 2020 AT 7:44 PM

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Tiny
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Hi,

Can you describe the sound? Is it a clunk, clicking, or how would you best describe it? Is it possible for you to record it and upload it for me to hear? Does it only happen when you let off the gas?

Let me know.
Joe
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Saturday, June 13th, 2020 AT 9:16 PM
Tiny
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Currently I don't have a video of it, but I can probably get one. It sounds kind of like a low howling and chopping in with it. It only happens when you let off the gas and you can hear it more when you turn left.
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Saturday, June 13th, 2020 AT 9:47 PM
Tiny
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If it is more of a howling, that does sound like a wheel bearing. I realize one was replaced. Tell me, is it louder or does the pitch change based on which direction you turn?

Joe
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Saturday, June 13th, 2020 AT 10:01 PM
Tiny
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The only time that the sound changes is when you turn left and all that it does is get louder. Other than that there is no change in the sound.
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Saturday, June 13th, 2020 AT 10:22 PM
Tiny
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When you turn left, you place a heavier load on the right front wheel bearing. I realize you replaced the left side already, but this honestly sounds like it is the right bearing.

Let me know if you have checked it in any way.

Joe
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Sunday, June 14th, 2020 AT 4:07 PM
Tiny
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Okay, I will have to check it.
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Sunday, June 14th, 2020 AT 4:16 PM
Tiny
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Let me know what you find. Also, keep in mind that there may or may not be play in it at this point. That is the frustrating part. It simply could be a bearing noise indicating it is failing.

Regardless, let me know if I can help. Also, if you have the chance, let me know if this fixes the issue.

Joe
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Sunday, June 14th, 2020 AT 6:15 PM
Tiny
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Okay, thank so much for your help. I appreciate it a lot.
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Sunday, June 14th, 2020 AT 6:43 PM
Tiny
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You are very welcome. I hope to hear back from you.

Take care,
Joe
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Sunday, June 14th, 2020 AT 7:01 PM

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