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Old Sep 16, 2020 | 11:19 AM
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My 2011 GL 450 has a noise in right front. When I turn a little or all the way left it goes away. CV shaft has no boot cracks and is not clicking just a wurring sound when going straight. Struts, air bags, end links, sway bar bushings are all new. Any ideas
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My 2011 GL 450 has a noise in right front. When I turn a little or all the way left it goes away. CV shaft has no boot cracks and is not clicking just a wurring sound when going straight. Struts, air bags, end links, sway bar bushings are all new. Any ideas
@rbarnett2149 How about a wheel bearing? Drive approx 45mph and (safely) smoothly turn left and right so that weight transfers from side to side at speed. Does the sound change? Drive 70mph on the freeway, then on the exit ramp apply the brakes fairly firmly/aggressively. Does the noise change?
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It does change in both instances
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It does change in both instances

@rbarnett2149 Wheel bearing. Easy in principle to replace, if you are familiar with this job. High torque and must-replace/single-use nut on the half shaft. A couple of hours job of you have the time, tools and willingness to do it. Or have an Indy shop or dealer do it.

If your front brakes are near replacement, it’s good to do them at the same time because “you’re in there”.
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