Just started to use the ex s Focus TDDI 2001..Runs well but if I turn to the left only a fraction it whines like a wheel bearing?? Surely if it was a front bearing it would whine driving in a straight line?? Im thinking maybe a rear one? Just passed its MOT with no advisories and MOT man commented how good it was underneath..Thanks in advance on any info

it does sound like a wheel bearing I would get it checked out at a garage

No play in any of the bearings and cannot hear anything when wheels are spun ..Just wondered if anyone on here had experienced the same symptoms..I still think a rear bearing but like most whines a job to locate whilst driving

On my mk2 I had it I was too no play etc after a month the whine was a rumble went to another garage and they took the rear hub off bearing was knackered yet there was no movement in the wheel

Istill reckon its a back one Now Ive forgot what way it works Turn left would that be O/S rear??That whines Getting old and forget these things LOL

From what you say it does sound like a wheel bearing, but
which one? Here’s how I tracked down my suspicious whine.

First I just drove it around for a while, there was a faint
whine from the front left so I went straight in and changing the left wheel
bearing. Wrong. It made no difference.

Stung by this failure I stepped back a little and did the diagnostics properly.

To start with I purchased a mechanics stethoscope just like
this one for a fiver. Then I put the front of the car up on two axle stands and chocked
the rear wheels with the handbrake tight as well. Then I started the engine put
it in gear and set it running at 30MPH. The wheels are off the ground but
turning at a reasonable speed so the bearings are running round.

Next from underneath I put the stethoscope on the hub
carrier as close to the bearing as possible and listened. Then the other side, and
the drive shaft support bearing (my prime candidate for the cause of the
whine). All were humming away smoothly. If there was to be a bearing failure it
would have made distinctive noise clearly noticeable with the stethoscope.

I would suggest you do the same type of test on the rear
wheels getting a friend to spin the wheel for you while you are underneath
listening carefully.

WARNING. Going under a car which is up on stands with the wheels turning for an investigation
like this is a hazardous thing to do with all those moving unguarded parts. I
did it very slowly and carefully with someone in the driving seat at the
controls. All I can say is if you are not confident don’t do it. I told you it
was dangerous!

Well where was my whine coming from? It didn’t take me long
to pin it down from under the front.

It was the left side final drive gear support bearing way
inside the gearbox. Bad news.

If you are getting your whine on corners, this technique
should help you identify the cause with confidence. A failing bearing will be
picked up like this with no cornering load or vehicle road load.

ScaniaPBman.

Thanks for your reply..However I am diasbled so messing around under cars is now a no no..What gets me is it runs very quiet and the whine only appears when I turn the wheels to the left even just a fraction..Turn right nothing in a straight line nothing