grinding on front wheel is caused by 2 things. a bad or loose wheel bearing,or worn out brakes, have them both checked You might also want to check the level of fluid in the Power Steering reservoir - low or lack of fluid will also cause a noise (although more of a whining than a grinding).
This can also be caused by worn or damaged central velocity joints if the vehicle is front wheel or four wheel drive.
soounds like steering wheel fluid needs to up
most grinding noises that come from turning is usually a cv axle that needs to be replaced. Can also be a bad wheel bearing. If you hear the grinding when turning to the right then the left front wheel bearing is bad.
Sounds like you have a bad left inner wheel bearing.
Brakes
wheel bearing(s)
A grinding noise usually indicated bad wheel bearings.
Front grinding could be a bad wheel bearing or in the front axle assembly.
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.
replace hub or wheel bearings.
Wheel bearing
check your wheel bearing / hub bearing assy
A Geo Metro is a front wheel drive vehicle. When a squealing noise occurs when the wheel is turning, it can be an indication of damage to the CV joints.