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1999 Pontiac Grand Prix Repair Question


Topics covered: Tire, Wheel, Wheel bearing.
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Asked on March 8, 2008

1999 Pontiac Grand Prix Front end groan


This is pretty simple to explain. It sounds as if I have huge gumbo mudder tires on the steer tires. While I accelerate a low groan grows until it is nearly deafening. When I steer right the sound grows steering left and straight there are no changes what so ever.
Now at a stand still I shift from park to neutral to drive and notice only a soft click from the inside of the car.
Im about to start looking at what the possible cause is but I am in hopes this will all ring a bell with someone.
By the way. The tires are in great shape and symptoms do not change at all if I rotate them. No bulges, uneven wear, cupping or anythng abnormal.
Thanks in advance. Ironman
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Replied on March 8, 2008

Check the hub bearings...sounds like one is worn out...

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Replied on March 8, 2008

I checked the hub bearings once. I can re-check them. I sent you an IM Merlin. Problem gets louder and stronger as I accelerate as well. Iron

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Replied on March 8, 2008

inner tie rod and wheel bearing slop.

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Replied on March 8, 2008

Inner tie rod will sound a bit like a coffee percolator! The groan is the hub bearing...3 bolts and 1 axle nut, and it comes right off...

Tiny Answered by merlin2021 (expert)
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I found both wheel bearings to have slop in there via top and bottom twist. I am getting about 1/4 - 1/2 inch of play from either side.

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Im thinking I need to unbolt the strut or lower ball joint on this. any input would be appreciated

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Replied on March 8, 2008

nm... all done.

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