Teeth grinding noise coming from the front

2008 VOLVO S80
54,000 MILES • 3.2L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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In the recent past, I have noticed that there is a teeth grinding noise coming from the front especially from the lower passenger side area. especially when reversing or when coasting and or deceleration. But not on acceleration.
What might be the problem and how can it be sorted out? Thank you
Feb 22, 2019 at 1:02 PM
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Hello,

This is common when the right front bearing hub goes out. here is a step by step guide on how to change it and diagrams below to show you how to change the hub on your car:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/bearing-hub-replacement

If i am off base can you please shoot a quick video with your phone so we can hear the noise? that would be great. You can upload it here with your response. Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what happens.
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Feb 23, 2019 at 2:42 PM