Pinpoint Test G : Front End Noise - Driving Straight On Smooth Roads: Notes
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Pinpoint Test G: Front End Noise - Driving Straight On Smooth Roads
Diagnostic Overview
Front end noises while driving straight involve parts which rotate continuously while the road wheels are rotating. Typically not a steering gear.
Wheel hub bearings can produce noise after achieving 56 km/h (35 mph) while driving straight if they are worn.
Possible Rotating Sources
- Axle shafts
- Carrier bearing (noise is typically felt through the console)
- Drive shafts
- Transfer case assembly (if equipped)
- Wheel hub and wheel bearings (typically higher speeds)
Possible Wind Sources
- Air dams
- Heat shields
- Radiator ducts or shields
- Wheel well splash shields