[crashu1972]

i have a 94 grand prix ,thought i had a bearing bad but when i jacked it up bearing tight inner tie rod bad ,,,can this give the same noise as a wheel bearing ,,,makes the noise when i turn left , tie rod on right bad..what you think guys???thanks

[Chris Kemp]

Originally Posted by crashu1972

i have a 94 grand prix ,thought i had a bearing bad but when i jacked it up bearing tight inner tie rod bad ,,,can this give the same noise as a wheel bearing ,,,makes the noise when i turn left , tie rod on right bad..what you think guys???thanks

Well if you know for sure that the tierod is bad then replace it. I don't think that it is going to cure your problem but at least you know the tie rod is fixed. After you replace the tie rod check it again. You may have to tear the front hubs down and check the bearings. Just because they are tight doesn't mean that they are not pitted or worn in the races.

[Chris Kemp]

Originally Posted by Chris Kemp

Well if you know for sure that the tierod is bad then replace it. I don't think that it is going to cure your problem but at least you know the tie rod is fixed. After you replace the tie rod check it again. You may have to tear the front hubs down and check the bearings. Just because they are tight doesn't mean that they are not pitted or worn in the races.

It could also be a CV joint in the axle.

[crashu1972]

what about the inner tierod never tried this,i have replaced whole rack on ford sho before...what is the best to do replace rack or just inner, just wondering ......

[T-bucket23]

Tie rod ends will not make a bearing type noise. If it is more of a clicking than a whine it is probably an axle.

[eloc431962]

Agreed with Chet, Clicking is usually the axle / cv joint.
I have seen the brakes / wheel bearing make the bad bearing sound when turning the wheel also.JMO

Fix the tie-rod as stated then go from there.IMHO
Cole