if the noise gets louder the faster you go then bearings

 

i say bearing..
i have a bearing issue and its making a little virbating noise when going (40-50 + KM/h).. also it makes a intereting noise..
going to replace it in the next week or soo.. check it out..

does the vibration or noise gget lounder when turning ??

 

yes it does.

 

Constant velocity joints are usually reliable and largely trouble-free. The two main failures are wear and partial seizure.

Wear in the outer joint usually shows up as vibration at certain speeds, a bit like the vibration caused by an unbalanced wheel. To determine if the joint is worn, find a big empty car park and drive the car slowly in tight circles, left and right. Worn joints will make a rhythmic clicking or cracking noise. Wear in the inner joints shows up as a "clunk" when applying power, or if severe, when lifting off the throttle.

Partial seizure causes a strange "pattering" sensation through the suspension. It is caused by the joint overheating, which in turn is usually caused by the outer joint gaiter having split, allowing the joint to throw out its grease. If caught in time, you can clean the joint carefully, repack with grease and replace the gaiter. Kits which include the grease, gaiter and retaining clips are available from most motor factors. Some universal gaiters are split lengthwise enabling them to be fitted without having to disassemble the wheel hub and CV joint

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constant-velocity_joint

 

I would say check the bearing for sure.. I know my bearing needs to be replaced for a fact (examined by mechanic) and it makes a vibrating plus some specific noise when driving faster then 50km/h or sooo.. Plus when i turn left it makes a louder noise and the vibration gets heavier.. However when turning right it makes no noise and no vibration.
I suggest you examine the bearing...

G.L

 

I replaced the passenger bearing. It took care of the problem. Feels like a new car!!!!!!

 

how do you tell passenger side or driver side when you replace the bearing?

 

Usually you can tell. The wheel well that the noise is coming from is the one that is bad.

If you can't tell, drive at 20 mph or so. Turning the steering wheel slightly to one side will make the noise louder or softer. If you turn to the left and the noise gets louder, it is the right bearing.

 

Thanks but why is it like that?

 

When you turn, the car weight shifts to the outer wheels putting more strain on the bearing.