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Delano · 09-07-2010, 07:19 AM

My long commute dictated a new daily driver so I picked up a 2000 Hyundai Accent for $300. I fixed several minor problems with the thing but recently a front wheel issue has popped up.

Whenever I'm driving it makes a loud humming noise from the front wheels. Inside edge of the front tires are starting to wear unevenly. I did a full rotation but the problem continued.

If I turn right the noise stops but a left turn makes it slightly worse.

The car drifts right very slightly when at highway speed.

Bearing? Simple fix?

Thanks fellas.

Sofa King · 09-07-2010, 07:22 AM

My first thought was bearing.

**SAUTO** · 09-07-2010, 07:24 AM

front bearing. no doubt in my mind

**Bwana** · 09-07-2010, 07:25 AM

It sounds like some of the steel belts may have cut loose in the tire itself along with an alignment issue. It could also be a CV joint, or bearing issue.

Delano · 09-07-2010, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by JASONSAUTO

front bearing. no doubt in my mind

Very good. Based on the noise disappearing when I turn right, can I assume it is one side or the other?
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**BigMeatballDave** · 09-07-2010, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Bwana

It sounds like some of the steel belts may have cut loose in the tire itself along with an alignment issue. It could also be a CV joint, or bearing issue.

Yeah, could be any of these. I had a noisy humming coming from the front of my car and I thought it was a bearing. Turned out to be the tires.

milkman · 09-07-2010, 07:34 AM

Buy a new car.

That'll fix your problem.

Delano · 09-07-2010, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by BCD

Yeah, could be any of these. I had a noisy humming coming from the front of my car and I thought it was a bearing. Turned out to be the tires.

Well I think I ruled out the tires by doing the rotation. Still noise from the front.
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**Bwana** · 09-07-2010, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by BCD

Yeah, could be any of these. I had a noisy humming coming from the front of my car and I thought it was a bearing. Turned out to be the tires.

If some of steel belts in the tire cut loose, it can make a nasty hum sound.

Delano, sometimes you can see it. Make sure to really check both the inside and ouside of the tires. If you have a floor jack and some stands, switch the tires front to the rear. If the "sounds moves" to the rear of the car, it's a tire issue, if not, it's likey a bearing, or some other front end part.

Good luck

**Bwana** · 09-07-2010, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Delano

Well I think I ruled out the tires by doing the rotation. Still noise from the front.
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So you did a front to rear tire rotation, rather than a left to right? If that's the case, it's likely a bearing problem. Jack up the front of the car, put on jack stands and see how much play is in the wheels. Hint, don't drop car on leg.

Delano · 09-07-2010, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Bwana

So you did a front to rear tire rotation, rather than a left to right? If that's the case, it's likely a bearing problem. Jack up the front of the car, put on jack stands and see how much play is in the wheels. Hint, don't drop car on leg.

Yes, I rotated front to back.

A bearing causes obvious play in the wheel?
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**Bwana** · 09-07-2010, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Delano

Yes, I rotated front to back.

A bearing causes obvious play in the wheel?
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If it's toast, yes it can.

Dayze · 09-07-2010, 07:53 AM

my wife's Bug had this problem; crazy loud humming etc; jacked up the car, and checked all wheels for play; on the last one, I had a good 1/8-1/4" play.
got it replaced, and humming stopped.

**Baby Lee** · 09-07-2010, 07:56 AM

Wheel bearing is an initial thought, but diagnosing is a first person exercise.

If that's what it is, replacement is a doable job, if you obtain a few things first.

If you buy a replacement from Autozone, etc., they should 'rent' [ie, pay for, then get a refund on upon return] you a three prong puller. Center that on the spindle, and hook the prongs behind the bearing. Pry it loose by tightening the puller screw with a hefty wrench. Your best friend here is a cheater bar, find a piece of hollow tubing that'll fit over your wrench, the longer the better. I have one that's 5 feet. That'll be the difference between a few minutes of pressure and a 1/2 hour of balls-out exertion.

If you have anti-lock, take care not to damage the sensor.

Delano · 09-07-2010, 08:15 AM

Thanks.

Found this repair manual:

Hyundaiforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6891
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09-07-2010, 07:19 AM
Delano [b]Supporter[/b] Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: A Hypnagogic Landscape Casino cash: $7715015	Help With a Front Wheel Issue My long commute dictated a new daily driver so I picked up a 2000 Hyundai Accent for $300. I fixed several minor problems with the thing but recently a front wheel issue has popped up. Whenever I'm driving it makes a loud humming noise from the front wheels. Inside edge of the front tires are starting to wear unevenly. I did a full rotation but the problem continued. If I turn right the noise stops but a left turn makes it slightly worse. The car drifts right very slightly when at highway speed. Bearing? Simple fix? Thanks fellas.
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09-07-2010, 07:56 AM	#14
Baby Lee Supporter Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $8028275	Wheel bearing is an initial thought, but diagnosing is a first person exercise. If that's what it is, replacement is a doable job, if you obtain a few things first. If you buy a replacement from Autozone, etc., they should 'rent' [ie, pay for, then get a refund on upon return] you a three prong puller. Center that on the spindle, and hook the prongs behind the bearing. Pry it loose by tightening the puller screw with a hefty wrench. Your best friend here is a cheater bar, find a piece of hollow tubing that'll fit over your wrench, the longer the better. I have one that's 5 feet. That'll be the difference between a few minutes of pressure and a 1/2 hour of balls-out exertion. If you have anti-lock, take care not to damage the sensor. __________________ We need the kind of courage that can withstand the subtle corruption of the cynics - E.W.
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09-07-2010, 08:15 AM	#15
Delano [b]Supporter[/b] Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: A Hypnagogic Landscape Casino cash: $7715015	Thanks. Found this repair manual: Hyundaiforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6891 Posted via Mobile Device
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