1995 Toyota Camry Grinding noise

Tiny
GUZZLIN76
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  • 1995 TOYOTA CAMRY
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 190,000 MILES
Hello.
Whenever I turn left or right I hear a "Grinding" noise - it sounds like someone dragging a drumstick over an old fashioned washboard. I've been hearing that noise for 1 year plus.

Recently I've also been having trouble with the passenger side wheel tugging to the right for awhile, then it stops; like it is rubbing against somthing that is forcing it right. It is also making a sound like it is rubbing on something. It doesn't happen constantly; only occasionally.

Are these separate problems? I've been told the following things are responsible for the problem and need replacing: Axle, Bearings, Tie Rod, CV Joint, CV Boot.

PS - I just found out from the previous owner the CV boot has been cracked for 3+ years.
Monday, December 10th, 2007 AT 4:42 PM

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Tiny
MERLIN2021
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What I can tell you, is any binding or noise needs to be checked, it sounds like both cv-axles and ball joints, the pulling if when braking, could be the calipers up front.
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Monday, December 10th, 2007 AT 5:11 PM

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