2001 Nissan Altima front end noise when steering left

2001 NISSAN ALTIMA
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DAVE LUDLOW
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2001 Nissan Altima Front Wheel Drive Automatic 66755 miles
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I get a rubbing noise from left front wheel when turning left
Feb 2, 2008 at 10:04 AM
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MASTERTECHTIM
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start by removing wheeland look closely at the wheel housing insert to see if there are any tire rub marks, also look at the backing plate to see if there are any shiny marks from the rotor hitting it. also wiggle wheel up and down and see if there is play in the wheel bearing. hope this helps
Feb 2, 2008 at 10:07 AM
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MASTERTECHTIM
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also be sure to check your brake pads.
Feb 2, 2008 at 10:07 AM
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