2001 Kia Sportage front wheel noise and shaking

2001 KIA SPORTAGE
120,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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When the car is driving on un-flat surface or turning, there will be a noise or vibrating, just like driving on rumble strip. But it will be gone after a while. I believe the noise comes from front right wheel.
I sent my car twice to Speedy, and the mechanic could not tell exactly where the noise come from. He suggests changing bearings, and then seeing what happen next. Since changing bearings costs $1500 and I even donâ€檛 know if it solves problems, so I did not repair anything.
After the wheels being reinstalled, the noise and vibrating were gone for weeks. Until I drive on highway, it came back again.
Do you know what the problem will be?
May 19, 2009 at 12:53 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Chances are the mechanic is correct if all of the steering components are good. However, 1500 sounds really high. Have you had other estimates?
Jul 11, 2009 at 11:53 PM