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Frontend Droning
Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2010 10:06 am
by left3field
Hi All.....been a long time since I have been here. Will try to visit more to help out!I have a 2003 Vibe, AWD. There is a consistent droning noise coming from the front end and i can even feel a slight vibration with my feet. It happens at all speeds and weather conditions. The only test I can do to get it to stop is to drive straight and tug the wheel to the left slightly (as if missing a pothole) and I can hear the noise subside for that moment.CV Joint? Bearing? Any thoughts?Thanks to All!!!
Re: Frontend Droning (left3field)
Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2010 10:14 am
by keithvibe
sounds like the wheel bearing
Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2010 10:16 am
by left3field
I have heard that the frontend wheel bearings are "pressed" in....is this true or can a guy change them?
Re: Frontend Droning (left3field)
Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2010 10:20 am
by keithvibe
I honestly can't recall. download the service manual and have a lookhttp://pdftown.com/PDF-Toyota-....html
Posted: Wed Oct 20, 2010 4:51 am
by Sublimewind
it's a wheel bearing, mines been doing it for a while now... I have the bearing in hand, I just need to take it apart and have the bearing pressed.. If you can get it apart, "some" of the mom n pop auto shops may press the bearing for you for a small fee.. Otherwise, it's pretty straight forward if you know tools and cars..
Re: Frontend Droning (left3field)
Posted: Wed Oct 20, 2010 8:10 pm
by djkeev
Yep, wheel bearing. Just went through it. Fortunately mine was under warranty so no cost. It is however pressed into the race so a machine shop will be a stop for you.Good luck, it is only going to get worse and worse as the miles tick by.Dave