Nissan X-Trail (2001 - 2007) - 04 xxx front driveshaft noise

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Tue 1 Sep 2009 14:28
04 xxx front driveshaft noise - ian inglis
my 04 x-trail makes a humming noise from the front o/s only when steering left
everything looks ok under neath but i suspect it may be the drive shaft support bearing making the noise has anyone had a similar problem or can offer any advice - cheers
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Tue 1 Sep 2009 16:07
04 xxx front driveshaft noise - piston power
Wheel bearing?
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Tue 1 Sep 2009 19:32
04 xxx front driveshaft noise - Peter D
Wheel Bearing. Regards Peter
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Tue 1 Sep 2009 22:14
04 xxx front driveshaft noise - davecuk
Wheel Bearing
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Wed 2 Sep 2009 11:31
04 xxx front driveshaft noise - xtrailman
If when turning left, the right wheel should not be under as much load?
If so why does that say wheel bearing is faulty?

Have you changed the tyres over?, just a long shot.

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Wed 2 Sep 2009 12:43
04 xxx front driveshaft noise - davecuk
If when turning left the right wheel should not be under as much load?


When turning left at any speed, more of the weight of the car is taken by the right wheels and suspension, with an increase in lateral forces..hence more noise from any faulty bearing.

Admittedly the poster did not say what speed they were noticing this noise, but I assume at 20 or 30 mph plus. If it's at a walking pace when at full lock, reverse or forwards, then I suppose it could be a CV joint although they normally click or rumble.
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Wed 2 Sep 2009 12:47
04 xxx front driveshaft noise - bathtub tom
It's logical to assume that if the noise is when turning left, then it's the right hand wheel bearing.

The last couple of cases I've experienced have defied logic!
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Wed 2 Sep 2009 18:55
04 xxx front driveshaft noise - Peter.N.
Its always been the one under load in my experience but I have heard of instances of it not being.
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Thu 3 Sep 2009 18:03
04 xxx front driveshaft noise - ian inglis
sounds just like a wheel bearing but there is so much drag through the transmission that is is impossible to spin the wheel i geuss i will just have to strip it down and have a look
ian
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Sat 5 Sep 2009 05:06
04 xxx front driveshaft noise - davecuk
sounds just like a wheel bearing but there is so much drag through the transmission
that is is impossible to spin the wheel i geuss i will just have to
strip it down and have a look


Jack it up, grip the top and bottom of the wheel and rock it back and forth, you should be able to feel it if there is a problem. You will feel a slight knock as you do it....it's subtle. Then jack up the other side and repeat. You should feel a difference if you only have one bad wheel bearing.
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