2000 Pontiac Grand Am Noise in front axle/axles

2000 PONTIAC GRAND AM
105,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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J_SODL
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I was told by a technician that my left front wheel bearing/hub assembly was causing the noise as the car is moving. I had the hub assembly replaces and the noise is still there. Before it was replaced the noise would start as soon as yhe car reached 10 mph and would get louder as the car accelerated. I also noticed the noise would change when I turned the wheels to the left. Now the noise doesn't start until the car reaches about 35 mph. The noise used to be constant, now it is intermittant. Now there is also a slight vibration in the floor when I turn left. Is it something other than the bearing?
Apr 19, 2009 at 2:29 PM
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MMPRINCE4000
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Check outer CV axle boots for rips/tears and lubricant leaking. Noise while turning, is almost always a failed CV joint.
Apr 26, 2009 at 6:51 AM
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