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My 1999 S-10 blazer pulls to the right and when holding it ...
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My 1999 S-10 blazer pulls to the right and when holding it straight or turning left there is a low pitched noise. Sounds like from the rear. Turning right the noise goes away.

 

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1999 Chevrolet S10 Blazer 4.3 liter

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August 9 7:19 PM (1 hour and 25 minutes and 46 seconds later)
         
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Is it a right pull or right drift? The difference is when pulling the steering wheel turns in direction of pull. In a drift the wheel stays straight. If it is a pull the steering linkage needs to be checked. It is either out of adjustment or bent. If it is a drift it is probably caused by a radial belt shifting out of place. Try swapping front tires. See if the drift goes away or changes directions. That would be a sure sign the tires gone bad. As far as the noise goes it sounds like a wheel bearing going bad. You can check for too much play in the bearing, but it usually requires inspection of the bearing. Pay attention to the axle shaft and the outer race for brindling. You don't hear any thing on the jackstands because the bearing has to be loaded to make the noise. I'll be around if you need more help. Please accept my answer if you are satisfied.

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August 10 12:16 PM (16 hours and 57 minutes and 49 seconds later)
         
Reply to 32dmadden's Post: Can you safely say that this sound in one direction only is not common for a rear end gear going out? Thanks Steve
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August 10 8:51 PM (8 hours and 34 minutes and 50 seconds later)
         
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Yes. The symptoms you discribe is for a wheel bearing.

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August 11 12:26 PM (15 hours and 34 minutes and 20 seconds later)
         
Reply to 32dmadden's Post: Thanks for your help
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