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Left Front Noise

I have a 1995 318ti and when I exit of the interstate only making a right turn or hard cornering to the right I get a rumble scrub noise from the left front tire. I replace the hub bearing and put Bilstein struts on and changed the lower control arm and bushing, all was necessary but I still have this noise. I drive this car all of the time and really like it but there has to be a problem. Has anyone heard of this and what would it be? My next step is to replace the rack. Thanks in advance!
Russ

Old 07-15-2009, 08:23 AM
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Have you checked your front left caliper and made sure it has an anti-rattle clip installed on it and if it does it it damaged? Since you don't have the problem on the right remove both and compare. If you think it's ok maybe consider your tie rod as I see you didn't mention that and I had a similar problem on my car.
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I will probably replace the tie rods as I put a lot of miles on the car. It has 175,000 on it and I just enjoy the car a lot, good mileage, smooth ride and it's just fun. Thanks I'll let you know what I find.
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Okay guys, I am open to all input! I replaced the complete tie rod assembly on both sides, the car is now getting aligned. The noise is less than before but still there. It almost sounds like hitting rumble strips before a stop sign but going really fast, again only on hard right turns. The only thing I can figure is the rack must have something wrong with it? The car has a lot of miles and maybe I should just get rid of it but it is a good faithful car, always cranks, blows cold AC and hot in the winter and 33 mpg isn't bad either. It also is good diversion when the wife is acting up. Well if any of you have any suggestions I will certainly look into it. Thanks for all the input.

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