I drive a 2001 Hyundai Elantra. Lately I've noticed a noise that seems to be coming from possibly the front driver's side wheel area. When I get to driving 20+ mph, it becomes like a humming-type noise that is more predominant when turning left, and seems to almost disappear when turning the wheel to the right. Any ideas on what it could be?
Another part to this question, is that would anyone know how I'd be able to check and see which bearing on the front is bad? What would I need to look for, so I don't go changing the good one by mistake?Small question about a car noise?
Hyundai front wheel bearings can be expensive and difficult to replace. they are sealed and non-serviceable. if you turn left and the noise gets louder usually that means its the right side. however it could also be a tire making the noise. start by jacking up the front end. grab the wheel at 12 and 6 o'clock. pull at 12 and push at 6, and vise verse. if you feel play or looseness in that wheel that bearing is bad. look at the tires and see if there is uneven tread. this could also be causing the noise. also you could switch left front tire with right front tire to see if the noise moves. if so it's a tire. hope this helps.Small question about a car noise?
You always do both--same with brakes--you always do both. This is part of owning a car--maintenance is on going and you never wait till noises start or you could lose the whole car. get the bearings done soon--the spindle is probably being chewed down to the point where it will snap off and you won't have a very nice day after that.Small question about a car noise?
CHECK THE WHEELBEARING VELOCITY JOINT!
