2003 Toyota Matrix driver front end

2003 TOYOTA MATRIX
180,000 MILES • 1.8L • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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BATES72
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The Driver front side is making a loud humming noise while driving even if coasting in neutral and gets louder when turning left .could it be the trans axle or drive axle?
Feb 2, 2015 at 1:58 PM
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CARADIODOC
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Noisy front wheel bearing. The problem is with this pressed-in style, you can't always tell which side it is by where it sounds like it's coming from. To be sure, run it in gear on a hoist, then listen next to each one with a stethoscope. One will be much louder. You can also spin a tire slowly by hand while feeling for the vibration in the coil spring.
Feb 2, 2015 at 2:13 PM