Grinding in front slowing down and taking right turns

[that.astronaut.guy270]

Hey everyone,

New here, and new to the Jeep world! I have a hiccup though, Yesterday my 2004 Wrangler Sport started making a weird grinding noise coming from my front drivers side tire when I start to slow down and making a right turn really makes it loud. Other than that it drives great and doesn't pull or anything so i'm so confused. A couple of things that I've heard.

Brake pad
Wheel bearing
dust cover

Do these seem like likely culprits? Sorry for my ignorance lol I'm not a mechanic either and mine is off until tomorrow so I'm just using some other resources to see what I can find.

 

[Goatman]

Most likley. Yes. If it isn't pulling when you brake then most likely not the brakes. So either a bearing or possibly ujoint in axle.

 

[that.astronaut.guy270]

Most likley. Yes. If it isn't pulling when you brake then most likely not the brakes. So either a bearing or possibly ujoint in axle.

Okay awesome, thanks for the reply. I just was talking to my buddy and he mentioned a dust cover close to the tire that could be it as well. Does that seem like something?

 

[mrblaine]

Okay awesome, thanks for the reply. I just was talking to my buddy and he mentioned a dust cover close to the tire that could be it as well. Does that seem like something?

Wishful thinking.

 

[that.astronaut.guy270]

Wishful thinking.

Haha. Yeah I'm trying to stay optimistic. I've only had it for 2 weeks lol either way doesn't sound like a huge problem so i'm a tad relieved anyways.

 

[Rubicon John]

Jack that tire up off the ground. Hold it at 12:00 and 6:00 and wiggle it. See if you feel any movement. Try the same at 9:00 and 3:00.

It should feel solid in either direction. If you feel movement your unit bearing needs replaced.

 

[that.astronaut.guy270]

Jack that tire up off the ground. Hold it at 12:00 and 6:00 and wiggle it. See if you feel any movement. Try the same at 9:00 and 3:00.

It should feel solid in either direction. If you feel movement your unit bearing needs replaced.

Grabbing my jeep on my lunch to bring it up to the shop to try this out. thanks so much.