1992 Pontiac Grand Am Rattle noise

1992 PONTIAC GRAND AM
133,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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QUADEYE
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Hello, from the driver side front tire area. There is a rattle noise that follows the rotation of the tire. So it increases in frequency the faster the car goes. The noise goes away when the brakes are pressed. So I thought it might be a wheel bearing, but I jacked up the front end and wiggled the tire on the top and bottom and it feels tight (no slop). I then wiggled it side to side and the steering wheel responded good so I think that tells me that the tie rods are good. So what do oyu think it could be?
Mar 27, 2009 at 7:52 PM
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MMPRINCE4000
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Remove tire and inspect brakes. Check that braket is tight, pad move freely, caliper pins slide freely.

Also inspect the dust shield, it may be bent and rubbing. Look at inside of wheel rim for any signs of contact.
Mar 30, 2009 at 10:03 AM