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Re: 2006 Buick Rainer [handyandy3]
by drewmich
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Jul 01, 2009 (2:46 pm)
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Replying to: handyandy3 (Jul 01, 2009 1:48 pm)
handy - do you have a set of install procedures you can share? Did you have to disconnect the neg on the battery - etc. Thanks
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- #18220 of 18277
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Re: 2006 Buick Rainer [drewmich]
by cbwilsha
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Jul 01, 2009 (3:32 pm)
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Replying to: drewmich (Jul 01, 2009 2:46 pm)
If you are still under warranty, any GM Dealer will take care of it for free. It is a common problem for GMC Envoy/Chevy Trailblazer/Buick Rainier, etc.
C.B.
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- #18221 of 18277
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Noisy / "Roar" in drivers side front wheel
by rotorguy1
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Jul 03, 2009 (5:36 am)
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I have a 2003 TB EXT (70k miles) and have a roar in the front drivers side wheel. When I'm driving straight or turning left the "roar" is present. When I turn to the right like going around a curve the "roar" goes away. I just replaced the drivers side hub assembly yesterday and the roar is still there as described above. The brakes are fine and the backing plate is not bent or rubbing against the rotor. Any suggestions wouls be greatly appreciated. The noise is definitely coming from the drivers side front wheel well.
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Re: Noisy / "Roar" in drivers side front wheel [rotorguy1]
by burdawg
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Jul 03, 2009 (8:38 am)
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Replying to: rotorguy1 (Jul 03, 2009 5:36 am)
What's the wear pattern on that tire? Is the outer edge of the tread smooth or is rough and the overall tread worn unevenly?
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Re: Noisy / "Roar" in drivers side front wheel [burdawg]
by rotorguy1
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Jul 03, 2009 (12:38 pm)
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Replying to: burdawg (Jul 03, 2009 8:38 am)
Hi--That tire is worn unevenly across and under the wear bars. They are "bald" in one spot on the inside edge. I have a set of Cooper CTS on order that will be installed next week based on the reviews in Consumer Reports. I kind of suspected it could be the tires but never realized they could "roar" like that. I also installed new outer tie rod ends on both sides and will have an alignment as the new tires are installed. Would there be any other likely causes? Hopefully it is just the "bad" tires. Thanks a lot for your help!!
Guess I really didn't need spend 2 hours to install that hub assmbly but from looking at some of the posts here at least it's done!
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Re: Noisy / "Roar" in drivers side front wheel [rotorguy1]
by burdawg
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Jul 04, 2009 (2:52 pm)
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Replying to: rotorguy1 (Jul 03, 2009 12:38 pm)
It could be the tire. When some tires get worn bad they can get quite noisy. By your description, if I understand it right, it sounds like you may have alignment problems and it's showing in uneven tire wear.
Keeping the tires rotated on a regular basis really helps. The fronts will wear on the edges much more than the rears. Regular rotation will help a lot to keep the wear more even.
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Re: Noisy / "Roar" in drivers side front wheel [burdawg]
by rotorguy1
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Jul 04, 2009 (8:53 pm)
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Replying to: burdawg (Jul 04, 2009 2:52 pm)
Thanks Burdawg. I'll post again next week after the new tries are put on and alignment is done.
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Re: Noisy / "Roar" in drivers side front wheel [rotorguy1]
by rotorguy1
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Jul 09, 2009 (6:40 pm)
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Replying to: rotorguy1 (Jul 04, 2009 8:53 pm)
I had the new tires put on and alignment done and the noise is still there in the drivers side front wheel well. Again, when driving straight or steering to the left the groan/rubbing noise is present. When I turn to the right like when I'm going around a curve the noise goes away. As soon as the wheel is striaghtened, the noise comes back. I did put a new hub assembly on the drivers side front and I'm wondering if it could be a "bad" one. Also, when going over a quick rise in the road where some of the weight is taken off the wheels the noise goes away and comes back again as soon as the full weight of the vehicle is back on the wheels. Any additional suggestions would be greatly appreciated
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Re: Noisy / "Roar" in drivers side front wheel [rotorguy1]
by burdawg
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Jul 11, 2009 (9:17 pm)
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Replying to: rotorguy1 (Jul 09, 2009 6:40 pm)
Make sure that the inner fender plastic lining isn't loose in the front and being forced back against the tire when you get up to speed. That has happened twice on the right side of mine. It doesn't make a groaning noise but I can easily hear the rubbing noise. There's a plastic fastener that holds on the lower outer corner. Otherwise, the only thing I can think of is the hub assembly.
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Re: Noisy / "Roar" in drivers side front wheel [burdawg]
by handyandy3
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Jul 12, 2009 (1:07 pm)
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Replying to: burdawg (Jul 11, 2009 9:17 pm)
even if you purchased a new hub assembly from a dealer or reputable auto parts store it is possible that you might have gotten a bad one--so check the hub again also check to see that you didnt over tighten the large nut that holds the hub onto the spindle
ken z
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