1998 Toyota Corolla My corolla

1998 TOYOTA COROLLA
165,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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GIN_AS_IN_BIRD
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My corolla is making a nasty grinding sound when I turn left. I only hear the noise when I am driving at lower speeds.
I've had the wheel bearing replaced (a month ago) and I've had the power steering fluid level checked
Nov 5, 2009 at 2:17 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Get that side driveaxle checked out-CV joint/boot problem and recheck wheel bearing
Nov 5, 2009 at 3:23 AM
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EDWARD 18
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CHECK THE CV JOINT ON RIGHT
Nov 7, 2009 at 2:13 AM
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MMPRINCE4000
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Look at outer CV boots, check for tears/leaking lubricant.

CV axles fail (generally) because the boots get torn by road debris and lubricant leaks out and allows water in, causing eventual metal to metal contact and joint failure.

Under the right conditions, it can sieze.
Nov 8, 2009 at 12:23 AM
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