View Full Version : horrible noise and shimmy


walker97
05-14-06, 11:25 PM
I have 01 STS with 46000miles. when driving the car at more then 5mph there is a noise that can best be describe as the noise one hears when reving the engine up when in park and a shake that comes through the steering wheel and pedals. The noise is not coming from the engine itself that is the best way I can describe the sound. The sound and shake get worse with increased speed and seem to let up a little when the streering wheel is turned only to the right.Please help I am at a complete loss

WOTMODE
05-15-06, 12:55 AM
I would guess your right front wheel bearing is bad.

M.A.C
05-15-06, 01:15 AM
I would also guess it's the right front hub bearing assembly (http://www.rockauto.com/ref/BCA/Detail2img.html?_513121_FRO.jpg&_513121_BAC.jpg).

The above link will bring you to a picture of an aftermarket bearing assembly for reference purposes. However, if you have to buy it you should buy ACDelco. Rockauto.com (https://www.rockauto.com/) is one Internet site where you can buy the part.

walker97
05-29-06, 10:40 PM
I had the right hub assembly replaced and the nosie is still present. My mechanic talked with the local dealership and was told that they have a bunch of cars on the lot that just make that noise and they can not fix. Does any body have the answer. I can not believe that I have to live with this...........PLEASE HELP

Ranger
05-29-06, 10:57 PM
If you are sure it is not engine, throttle or RPM related, then it has to be in the front end. Tire, bearing (elimimated), axle or CV joint.