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Old 09-09-2018, 04:00 PM
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humming when driving, turning steering to the right. what is it?
Old 09-09-2018, 04:22 PM
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All the way to the right, or just turning right? If it hard over to the right, that would be the power steering, and it's pretty normal.
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The humming starts as I turn the steering slightly to the right,as I am driving. As long as I am going straight, it does not hum. I had new rotors installed in November 2017. could it be bad bearings?
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Possible it's a wheel bearing going out...power steering noises should happen turning in either direction you'd think...if your turning right and hearing the noise, it's possibly your driver side bearing...although bearings typically make a hollowing or grinding noise that gets worse turning the opposite direction of the bad bearing...but then again yours might just be starting to fail and just has a humming noise, idk...if it get's louder and more "grindy" or scrapey even while driving straight that get's noticeably louder turning right, then it's a safe bet your driver side bearing is shot...just replaced one on my 08 couple months ago, fairly easy to do....

If it turns out not being a bearing, have a look at your tires...
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If its a 4x4 replace the hubs, pretty cheap on line. Mine did the same..only when putting pressure on the steering wheel driving..changed both sides, and no more humming.

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It was the bearing, good thing it was under warranty. Thanks every one for the assit.
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