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I have a 1995 Celica GT with a weird noise when driving.

It sounds like loose stones / plastic bag caught underneath the car.

It also dissapears when I turn left, so loading up the O/S/F suspension.

I have jacked up the corner and there is no play in the wheel bearing / drive shaft, but I have found a ring, that is situated between the hub and the C.V. joint and it has a 'lip' that goes towards the C.V. joint with a gap between the 5 and 7 o'clock position that moves around, but on the near side it is fixed to the hub and does not move.

I have managed to move it slightly and the noise it makes is suspiciously the same as when I am driving.

Does anyone know what this ring / shime is?

Does anyone know how it is secured tot the hub housing?

I take it that's a no then...

I have now found out that the part I am on about, it's a Dust deflector.

Does anyone know if it's an interferience fit on the C.V joint or in to the Steering Nuckle?