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12/09/2026 12:01 pm
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I have a 2006 Toyota Highlander v6 with 159k miles and lately I’ve noticed there is a small grinding noise that sort of sounds like a helicopter noise coming from my front tires. It doesn’t get louder when braking, it increases in frequency with speed, and I’ve recently serviced my own brakes to see if it’s the brakes that are the culprit but they’re not. Could it be a wheel bearing? Possibly a cv joint? 


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12/09/2026 1:45 pm

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Could it be a wheel bearing? Possibly a cv joint? 

Why not check them and see?


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@chucktobias how do I check them?


By HondasOverpowered Topic starter 12/09/2026 1:52 pm
 

Physical examination.


By Chuck Tobias 12/09/2026 1:56 pm
 
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12/09/2026 3:02 pm

These may help:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Y5lte1v9yg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJYDGWEwhEk


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13/09/2026 1:42 pm

Posted by: @hondasoverpowered
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how do I check them?

did you try searching Scotty's Youtube channel? This forum?

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbsUTESwOMY


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