Need help: Front wheel bearing noise that is not the wheel bearing

[idreamidrive]

A week after I threw on some brand new tires, I am getting the wheel bearing grumble. Goes away when I turn right. Replaced right bearing, still there. Replace left bearing, still there. Noticed that my lowered ball joint was bad, I am reaching here for a fix, replaced. Still there.

So I was thinking it has to be the passenger axle now, but the I started thinking, is it? I only know of axles making a clicking noise when bad. Could it be that bearing on the drivers side axle right by the motor? I need some guidance as I am lost.

 

[prove_it]

Bearing on the half shaft or a front diff bearing is out.

Also have someone sit in the back and listen to the rears. Sounds can be deceptive.

 

[jeverts]

Had this same problem on my lancer. It was the steering tie rod ball joint. Did you check those?

 

[idreamidrive]

Tie rods have been replaced in the last 2k miles.

I am thinking the easiest diagnosis will be to jackstand the car and put it gear and listen with a stethoscope.

I will report back.

 

[CutlassJim]

Try swapping to a different set of tires or putting the noisy spot tire in a different position. The snows on my GS make it sound like my left front wheel bearing is bad but goes away on my summer set.