screeches turning left

[blackturbona]

so while im moving and in a straight line my car soudns fine, but as soon as the wheel turns any bit left it makes a screeching sound similar to really worn brake pads. i can turn right all i want and no sound. only when i turn left and only while moving, any ideas?

 

[BorHor]

so while im moving and in a straight line my car soudns fine, but as soon as the wheel turns any bit left it makes a screeching sound similar to really worn brake pads. i can turn right all i want and no sound. only when i turn left and only while moving, any ideas?

stock rims?

 

[blackturbona]

no some ugly american racing rims which im embarrased about

 

[BorHor]

Maybe they are rubbing on the something.

 

[blackturbona]

they never have before tho, and its not quite that kinda sound.

 

[Piratetip]

Take your brakes off and check them. Or jack the car up turn, the wheels to the left and spin each tire while under them. Figure out which side (or both) are making the noise and pinpoint it to something. I'm guessing brakes, or a hose dangling somewhere.

 

[slidebabyslide]

wheel bearings

 

[Mk3runner]

wheel bearings

thats what I was thinking towards.. correct me if I'm wrong but aren't those easy to check on the mk3?

 

[blackturbona]

yea anything along the lines of suspension i know almost nothing about. so any suggestions are much appreciated!

 

[kawkoretsx]

Another cause could be your steering stops. There's a plastic cap that breaks off the adjuster bolt for the steering stop after time. If your at full lock (wheel all the way turned left) and moving, it will make a hideous screeching sound. You can replace the cap=money. or just put some grease on the thing=cheap

 

[blackturbona]

it makes the screech with just a slight turn of the wheel all the way to lock, and only in that direction

 

[slidebabyslide]

Im to lazy to type how to do it, so here you go.
http://www.firstfives.org/faq/wheelbearing/wheelbearing.html

 

[blackturbona]

thanks a lot!

 

[mk3supra]

check you dust sheilds behind the rotors

 

[kawkoretsx]

Aren't the front wheel bearings the none tapered type that need pressed in? Almost positive they are.