05 XLT V8 moaning when turning right

[ProjectAviator]

I have been noticing that when ever my 05 Explorer is turned to the right I get a moan from the right front ( so It seems) I happens while driving, not while turning a corner. going straight or turning to the left no noise. even a slight turn to the right and I get noise.
Any idea what could be causing it.

Tim

 

[TechGuru]

Only while moving at speed? Wheel bearing. But if it's only when turning right it should be the left bearing as that is where the weight is shifted to.

It's recommended to replace both front wheel bearings at the same time.

But I would not jump on that just yet. Because you say it sounds like it's coming from the right when you're turning right I'm wondering if it may actually be your rear left.

 

[ProjectAviator]

The majority of the sound comes from the passenger front. And yes it is only at speed.
Tim

 

[TechGuru]

The majority of the sound comes from the passenger front. And yes it is only at speed.
Tim

Well if it's definitely the front replace both the front.

 

[1996EB]

I have been noticing that when ever my 05 Explorer is turned to the right I get a moan from the right front ( so It seems) I happens while driving, not while turning a corner. going straight or turning to the left no noise. even a slight turn to the right and I get noise.
Any idea what could be causing it.

Tim

Diagnosing while driving is difficult, as sound tends to travel. The symptoms you describe point to the left front wheel bearing, as it is bearing the load. The wheel needs to be checked for play while it is on a hoist or jacked up to verify. I've replaced my fronts previously and just replaced both my rears this week. With the rears the sound was always there, regardless of speed or which direction I was pointed in- straight, turning left, turning right, on ramp, off ramp- you get the idea.

 

[TechGuru]

Diagnosing while driving is difficult, as sound tends to travel. The symptoms you describe point to the left front wheel bearing, as it is bearing the load. The wheel needs to be checked for play while it is on a hoist or jacked up to verify. I've replaced my fronts previously and just replaced both my rears this week. With the rears the sound was always there, regardless of speed or which direction I was pointed in- straight, turning left, turning right, on ramp, off ramp- you get the idea.

If the rear is always there it's either really bad or your rear toe is out of alignment. My rear left makes a slight noise when going around right curves but being the PITA rear I'm not going to do anything about it until it's actually loose some.