# Grinding noise -- rather, feel -- when turning at very low speed **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** ram, transmissions, dodge, wheels, 3500\ **Created:** [March 20, 2010, 3:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-noise-rather-feel-when-turning-at-very-low-speed/46353 "2010-03-20T15:35:50Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Ms\_Cummins](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/3d9bf3/32.png) [@Ms\_Cummins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ms_Cummins)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2010, 3:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-noise-rather-feel-when-turning-at-very-low-speed/46353/1 "2010-03-20T15:35:50Z")
I have a 1998 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins Diesel pickup. When I turn the wheels left or right at a very low speed, such as turning into a parking space, for example, I “feel” some sort of grinding. I do notice it sometimes when starting off from a stop in a straight line, but most notable when turning the wheels. What in the heck is that? Is it wheel/hub/bearing related or transmission related? I recently had a sensor replaced in the transmission at the Dodge dealership, but no mention was made about other transmission problems by the shop manager. I will appreciate your help and comments. ---
**Author:** ![hd72mm](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/9fc29f/32.png) [@hd72mm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hd72mm)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2010, 7:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-noise-rather-feel-when-turning-at-very-low-speed/46353/2 "2010-03-20T19:59:25Z")
Check wheel bearings first. ---
**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2010, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-noise-rather-feel-when-turning-at-very-low-speed/46353/3 "2010-03-20T21:51:15Z")
Is this truck equipped with 4WD? ---
**Author:** ![Ms\_Cummins](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/3d9bf3/32.png) [@Ms\_Cummins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ms_Cummins)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2010, 10:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-noise-rather-feel-when-turning-at-very-low-speed/46353/4 "2010-03-20T22:28:21Z")
Sorry I didn’t state that – it is a 2-wheel drive. ---
**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2010, 10:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-noise-rather-feel-when-turning-at-very-low-speed/46353/5 "2010-03-20T22:43:14Z")
In that case, have the wheel bearings checked. ---
**Author:** ![Ms\_Cummins](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/3d9bf3/32.png) [@Ms\_Cummins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ms_Cummins)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2010, 3:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-noise-rather-feel-when-turning-at-very-low-speed/46353/6 "2010-03-21T15:38:14Z")
I received your response and one other response to my inquiry. Both of you share the same opinion. Thank you so much. I will have the bearings checked. Any idea as to the cost of repair? Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![Ms\_Cummins](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/3d9bf3/32.png) [@Ms\_Cummins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ms_Cummins)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2010, 3:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-noise-rather-feel-when-turning-at-very-low-speed/46353/7 "2010-03-21T15:39:45Z")
I received one other response to my inquiry, and both of you are of the same opinion. I will have the bearings checked. Do you have any idea or ballpark figure as to repair? Thanks so much.