95 Prizm noises on turns

[Explorin94]

still think mike needs to put mrs.makg in something new,like a bmw.she could drive to college in style and mike would be the hero!

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Sorry Mike

 

[My92Ranger]

Put it up on jackstands and start it and put it in gear. PUT A BLOCK IN FRONT OF THE REAR WHEEL.
Let it run and crawl under there and find the noise... a peice of vacuum hose placed to your ear and several spots on the car will help (unless you own a mechanics stethascope) Just put it near the wheel bearing and the transmission and try to find the noise then post back.. with more info on where you hear the noise we could help better.

 

[MAKG]

Well, I do own a mechanics' stethoscope, but I'm really not very comfy running this thing in gear and climbing under it. And I doubt it will produce anything because it doesn't make any noises except under heavy load AND turning.

The wheel bearing doesn't seem loose at all; the whole front end is nice and tight. And it's not very old, so I'd be PISSED if it were already gone.

When I can find the time (maybe this or next weekend -- the Exploder needs some work, too, and these are not happening at the same time), I'll take the left-side driveshaft out and give it a good feel, along with the wheel bearing.