Rolling noise

[Tallbino]

Hey guys, for quite some time I have had a rolling noise that gets very noticeable from ~30mph and up. It gets louder with speed, but completely goes away when I make right hand turns. my first thought was wheel bearing, but with the right turn thing im not sure anymore. Any input?

[JDM EJ1 95]

thats a wheel bearing..

its a humming noise correct?

wheel bearing noises.. depening on what type of bearings cars have go away when you make a turn..

[Tallbino]

Yeah, it's definitely a humming noise, and it's getting progressively worse. What's the best way to check which one is the culprit?

[JDM EJ1 95]

jack the car up.. put ur hands on the top and bottom fo the wheel and shake.. see if the wheel has play in it.. and then do it from side to side.

[SoSlow]

wheel bearing

[Tallbino]

Word. Thanks guys. That's what i figured it was, just making sure. Will put it on stands and report back once i get a day off from work

[Tallbino]

Update: I put the car on stands and checked for play but didn't find any other than on the drivers front wheel. The play, however, is caused by a bad upper control arm. Would a bad control arm give similar symptoms to those i listed above?

[JackalS4]

I still vote wheel bearing. All your symptoms line up perfectly.

Based on it getting quiet on a right turn, you know the weight of the car shifts left and eases the weight off of the problematic bearing - which will be on your passenger side...one of the two (possibly both, unlikely).

I doubt the bad bearing will give you wheel play, the control arm is likely a seperate issue.

Good luck!

[rick_chicago]

It's a bearing. Go find a clear road, get it up to 30-40, and do some weaving. You should be able to isolate it between front or rear.

The bearings are only 60 bucks ea shipped if you order online. Fix it as soon as you can - left unchecked it can damage the ABS sensor adding $250 to the bill.

I just replaced my rear driver's side bearing today. Thing was seized up into the hub - took the shop 2 hours to air hammer the sucker off. Rides like a Rolls now.

Edit: link to the fix http://www.audiworld.com/tech/wheel45.shtml

[Tallbino]

damn it's always something with these cars huh ? Will try to isolate it tomorrow. thanks guys!

[PSYC0TIC ONE]

damn It's Always Something With These Cars Huh ? Will Try To Isolate It Tomorrow. Thanks Guys!

Yes!

[Tallbino]

Update: I changed my control arm last week which got rid of annoying clunk I've been hearing for half of forever. Yesterday I got my new wheel bearing pressed in. Problem solved! No more freight train s4! Thanks guys

[S4evr]

how did you determine what side it was? and what is your current mileage?

[The_Jerbel]

Front right bearing is my guess...

[Tallbino]

I just cracked 62,000 miles. It was the passenger rear. I just had one of my buddies get in the back seat to confirm it, but it was pretty obvious which one it was one the noise got bad enough.

[The_Jerbel]

Damn, rear right, I was off.