# Grinding noise in front end

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-noise-in-front-end/36998>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** chevrolet, cavalier\
**Created:** [September 22, 2009, 6:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-noise-in-front-end/36998 "2009-09-22T18:32:52Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![Dennis\_Grondin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/74df32/32.png) [@Dennis\_Grondin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dennis_Grondin)\
**Post date:** [September 22, 2009, 6:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-noise-in-front-end/36998/1 "2009-09-22T18:32:52Z")

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When turning the wheel right a strange noise/vibration in the front end. Does not happen when turning left or going straight. Noticeable only over 40MPH

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**Author:** ![ok4450](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/e9bcb4/32.png) [@ok4450](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ok4450)\
**Post date:** [September 22, 2009, 6:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-noise-in-front-end/36998/2 "2009-09-22T18:39:28Z")

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Most likely a bad wheel bearing in the left front. Depending on the definition of grinding, a badly worn tire with an odd wear pattern can also make all kinds of noise.

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**Author:** ![cigroller](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c68b51/32.png) [@cigroller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cigroller)\
**Post date:** [September 22, 2009, 7:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-noise-in-front-end/36998/3 "2009-09-22T19:39:41Z")

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The first thing I’d do is just stick my head down there & look for a loose splash shield or a piece of debris. While you’re looking make sure your lug nuts are ok.

If that turns up nothing move to tires & bearings as ok4450 says. After that, I’d move on to a possible CV joint problem.