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Old 19-10-2006, 06:51 PM   #1
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Hey guys,

I've got a series III AU XR8 ute.. when I'm reversing and I turn the wheel to the left more than 1 turn or so I hear a hideous grinding noise from the front driver's side tyre. This noise just started a few days ago when I was backing out to head home from work. Any ideas? The noise does not occur when I'm moving in a forward gear, nor can I see any evidence of the wheel fouling on the bodywork. I'm thinking the wheel bearing could be shot, but I'm pretty sure I'm wrong

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Old 20-10-2006, 01:51 AM   #2
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wheel bearing..
or one of your brake pads is worn out
as when mine are almost gone they sort of grind every now and again usually during a slow speed turn.. with brakes on or off..
then they eventually start grinding ALOT..
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Old 20-10-2006, 08:18 AM   #3
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Yeah - my first thought would be wheel bearing, but worst case scenario, it could be power steering, but given the info, not likely... just get a bearing kit and fix it yourself, of take it to kmart tyre and auto. Most mechs have no issues doing a bearing change...
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Old 20-10-2006, 09:19 AM   #4
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Sweet as

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