2006 Nissan Altima Knocking Noise

2006 NISSAN ALTIMA
98,000 MILES • 3.5L • V6 • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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LARRYJ0797
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There is a knocking noise in the front right side of my car when i let my foot off the accelerator. The tires are fairly new and ive had a mechanic ride around with me and he told me that it could possibly be a wheel bearing. However the sound isnt too apparent when i turn so i figure it could be other possibilities but im just not sure. The noise is in tandem with the movement of the car (low/slow when going at low speeds. High/fast when going at higher speeds) and it kindve dissapears when i hit the accelerator. Help would be appreciated, thanks.
Aug 25, 2015 at 1:45 PM
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HMAC300
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try driving in a circle lh if you think noise is on right side and vice versa. if noise picks up then it's a wheel bearing or maybe an axle cause they have to spin faster
Aug 25, 2015 at 3:31 PM
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LARRYJ0797
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I've tried that and the noise is pretty much non exsistent on the turn (both left and right) until i let off the gas
Aug 25, 2015 at 3:55 PM
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HMAC300
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then check the bearingson whatever side you hear it. hard for us to diagnose here.
Aug 25, 2015 at 4:14 PM