2 common causes for fwd front left wheel to make groaning noises. First it may be worn disc pads rubbing on the disc; thin disc etc
Or more likely one or both axle bearings are lacking lubricant and starting to collapse
Are you sure the noise isn't in the front. Sounds like a right front wheel bearing,which is a common problem on these vans.
Worn left front wheel bearing.
i have a grinding noise on the front left wheel. i have taken the calipa off and i have one brake pad that is shot. could it be that or can it still be the bearing. how can i find out.
First check to see if something is rubbing the tire like maybe a loose fender well. It could also be a wheel bearing.
Wheel bearing
Worn front axle and/or front end component.
A grinding noise in the wheel will either be caused by worn brake pads, or a defective wheel bearing. Remove the left front wheel and inspect brake pads. If the brake pads are OK, you will need to remove the caliber and inspect the wheel bearing.
A roaring sound is usually caused by a worn out wheel bearing.
Sounds like you have a bad left inner wheel bearing.
Possible failed U joint or cv joint at the left front wheel
needs new wheel bearings
Can be a bad wheel bearing, caliber sticking, u-joint problem, or noise from the tire.