2002 Hyundai Santa Fe howling noise

2002 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
33,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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TRIMMERBIRD
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There is a howling noise coming from front of vehicle always at acceleration. Rotors and pads are fine. It is constant at about 45 mph. Goes away when brakes are applied but returns when brake is released.
Aug 2, 2009 at 3:17 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Does the sound change when turning?
Aug 2, 2009 at 3:57 PM
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TRIMMERBIRD
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no change when turning
Aug 2, 2009 at 4:46 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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I was hoping it was only a wheel bearing. What should be done is the vehicle needs put on a rack, lifted, and put in gear to see if the sound is coming from the transmission.
Aug 2, 2009 at 8:11 PM
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TRIMMERBIRD
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wife drove it yesterday and said the noise was bad during a left turn.
Aug 6, 2009 at 8:19 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Bed on that, I would have both left wheel bearing checked. When turning left, more weight is placed on that side of the car and a bad bearing will get louder.
Aug 6, 2009 at 8:24 AM
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TRIMMERBIRD
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Put vehicle on rack and ran thru all gears uo to 50 mph while turning wheel. no howling. replaced pass side wheel bearing. Howling occurs after a couple of miles driving. goes away when lighty applying brakes but returns when brakes are released.
Aug 17, 2009 at 11:12 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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did you do anything with the left bearings?
Aug 17, 2009 at 9:39 PM