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amblivion
Apr 27, 2010, 12:59 PM
It is very hard for me to explain the type of sound it makes. It is not a squealing or clicking. It almost sounds like either metal is rubbing against metal or something is getting stuck somewhere. This sound only happens when I make a right hand turn and does not occur every time I take a right hand turn. Any ideas on what it might be?

TxGreaseMonkey
Apr 27, 2010, 02:53 PM
Sounds like left-rear wheel bearing failure. While you are making right turns, the left-rear wheel bearing is being fully loaded and making the noise. Unlike front wheel bearings, rear wheel bearings are simple to replace:

https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-trucks/faq-how-troubleshoot-repair-maintain-hondas-selected-other-vehicles-46563-12.html#post2318215

amblivion
Apr 28, 2010, 12:38 PM
TxGreaseMonkey, I checked if my tire moved any and it did not to see if my wheel bearings are bad. I did not look at the actual bearings. Can they still make noises even if they are not failed to the point of having play in the tire?

TxGreaseMonkey
Apr 28, 2010, 02:52 PM
I would pull the left rear drum and check things out. If everything looks fine, I would focus on the wheel bearing. How many miles are on the car? You are doing well, if you get 125,000 to 150,000 miles on them. I'm not a real fan of checking wheel bearings based on play--I've seen too many that didn't have any play but whined like crazy. When they were removed, the metal was blue from intense heat.