Need Help with Auto Mechanical Issues

My Wee Brain | 11 February 2022 | Southern Claire

[Baldwin]

Sounds more like a CV joint than a bearing.
Link here for troubleshooting. https://cartreatments.com/cv-joint-symptoms-and-cost/

Bearing- https://cartreatments.com/wheel-bearings-symptoms-and-replacement-cost/

[SouthernClaire]

Thank you, Zuriel.

It’s RWD. I had to take it for an oil change and full service and had them check the noise. No flapping trim.

[Revel]

Sometimes the metal shield behind the rotor get bent or rusted and hits the rotor. Probably not whats happening here. Finding the problem requires diagnosis techniques, and visual inspection. Does turning left or right affect it? What about braking?

[SouthernClaire]

Could it be the caliper?

[sheik yerbouty]

Radial tire belts are likely deformed. A wobble at low speeds but smooths out at faster speeds. Get a new tire.

[SouthernClaire]

Thanks, libertylover. Neighbor is going to have a look and then I have an appointment with dealership on the 22nd to check the calipers they replaced last year.

[SouthernClaire]

Errrr. You just caught my attention. I’m going through a rather nasty divorce at the moment and the mechanic who did the caliper work is no longer employed at the dealership.

[Dr. Sivana]

Junk it and buy a Tesla

Are you just trolling?

[SouthernClaire]

I sure will, Cincinnatus. Thank you so very much.

[Olog-hai]

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Dodge Charger, 2015.

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That’s the problem right there . . .

[shotgun]

Did you check to see if you got mud in your tires?

[Fresh Wind]

Yes, if anyone has had the wheels off for any reason recently, lug nuts (or bolts) are the first thing to check.

I’ve had this happen twice, both times a day or two after a “mechanic” had the wheels off.

I was behind a Mustang once that lost a front wheel. It flew up in the air and landed about 10 feet off to my left, then went bouncing down the road.

I ALWAYS check after anyone has the wheels off, at the same time I torque the nuts to the factory spec. Very often they are over tightened which can cause problems too.

[shotgun]

Had to replace all 4 at 105,000 miles on my 2011 Cadillac SRX last year.

[MikeSteelBe]

Some rear wheel drive crappy new cars have IRS (independent rear suspension) which would have CV joints in back.

[Openurmind]

Do you have anyone in your circle you can call to come look at it? Friend or family? If not do you have a Church? Bet if you call the Pastor he will know who to hook you up with right away to come look at it for you. :)

[shotgun]

Need to wiggle the wheel/tire before he pulls it off.

[freeandfreezing]

I second Openurmind's recommendations. A CV joint that is wearing out will sometimes click, but usually when turning at slow speed. As soon as you can sense drag that comes and goes on a wheel it is likely that you have a pretty serious problem that can fail at any time.

Checking lug nuts is a quick, easy, and important thing to do. The speed dependent clicking and intermittent drag sounds to me like it could be a failing CV joint (if you have the AWD Charger) or a failing front wheel bearing. Either one failing completely is pretty exciting if you are driving, and you'll at best be waiting for the tow truck when it is over.

Another possibility is that the retention nut for the front wheel bearing on that side is coming loose. That causes bearing failure, and may lead to a very dangerous failure. Driving with only 3 wheels on your car rarely ends without a totaled car, and the now loose wheel can kill someone else.

So if you have to, drive that car very slowly to a garage, or better yet have somebody look at it right away where it is.

[SouthernClaire]

My wonderful neighbor is coming to look at it tomorrow or Sunday. Great guy, truck driver, who knows a lot about cars. Said his guess was CV joint without looking at it, but he will be sure it’s safe to drive or tell me that it’s not. I can’t tell you how blessed I am to have him and his dear sweet wife as my neighbors.

[UScbass]

I know this sounds overly simple but check if you have one of those panels (sometimes metal, sometimes pressed board, etc.) covering the underside of the engine compartment; sometimes a piece of the panel hangs too low & might make contact with the tire, the ground, etc. I said the hell w/it & removed my panel, since it’s mainly to keep road water & mud from splashing into the engine compartment.

[freeandfreezing]

What about braking?

Good think to do in testing. If a bearing is failing activating the disk brake calipers stabilizes the rotation and changes the behavior of the bearing. The real test is to jack it up (safely) and then test the bearing play and inspect the retention nut.