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post Oct 15, 2019 - 6:17 AM
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MSKapcala

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I am hoping to get some ideas for what could be causing this, but first a little backstory.

I took my 1997 GT convertible to my mechanic to have some stuff replaced and to check the driver side rear wheel bearing, because when I turned right going 40mph or more I would hear and feel (a little) a vibration-type sound and it felt like it was coming from the rear. It would happen only when turning right, when the weight of the vehicle was shifting left and I was at 40mph or higher.

So my mechanic replaced the rear-wheel bearing and since I have had it back, it seemed fixed. Then this morning, I was going around 60mph turning right around a curve and I heard the noise again, but not quite as pronounced. But again, it's only when turning right and the weight of the vehicle shifts to the left, going 60ish or so now.

Any ideas on what this could be? The front left wheel bearing? Or should I recommend they look at the bushings in the suspension/steering? Originally, they said they couldn't really re-produce the noise, but then eventually came to the conclusion it was the left rear wheel bearing. I drive the vehicle every week, so I know how to "produce it", so to speak.

Any help would be great, I just don't want to be driving and something break and I have a big problem or accident. Thanks!
 
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post Oct 16, 2019 - 12:27 AM
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Check your strut, my Celica had a bad strut only on the right rear. Whenever I did turning on the highways it did cause some vibration with the steering wheel and some clunking while going over dips. To replicate the sound and confirmed it was my strut, make the car bounce on the rear just by pushing on the rear bumper or opening the passenger door and standing on the door sills using momentum.
post Oct 16, 2019 - 6:30 AM
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QUOTE (BlackRa1n21 @ Oct 16, 2019 - 1:27 AM) *
Check your strut, my Celica had a bad strut only on the right rear. Whenever I did turning on the highways it did cause some vibration with the steering wheel and some clunking while going over dips. To replicate the sound and confirmed it was my strut, make the car bounce on the rear just by pushing on the rear bumper or opening the passenger door and standing on the door sills using momentum.


Good thought. I did just have the shocks and struts replaced 2-3 months ago and the noise was present before that, so I don't think that is it. I called the garage yesterday, and they said there was excessive play in the LR wheel, so they replaced the bearing. They didn't check any of the others.

I am taking it back around Thanksgiving to have them look over the other suspension and steering components to see what, if any are excessively worn and need replaced. I will have them check the motor mounts and other wheel bearings at that time too. RockAuto sure must be loving my business... laugh.gif

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