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Old 08-01-2021, 09:48 PM   #1
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rear end howl. sounds like a bad bearing, but it isn't

I'm trying to diagnose an issue that I have been dealing with for a while now. I drive an 07 Yaris which emits a loud howling noise from the left rear tire. This noise becomes noticeable around 40 mph, and gets louder as the vehicle speed increases. When I turn the wheel to the right, the noise will go away, but when I turn it to the left it becomes worse. I suspected the bearings were bad, so I put new ones in, but that did not lead to any improvements. I replaced the tires, coil springs and shocks, but still no luck. I'm now suspecting an alignment issue, but I have read that these cars can only be adjusted with shims. I have the printout from my most recent alignment which was done when the noise was still a problem. The left rear lists -1 camber and .11 toe. the right is -.8 camber and .2 for the toe. does this seem far enough out of spec that it would cause this type of problem? I'm at a loss. any help would be appreciated.
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Old 08-02-2021, 10:02 AM   #2
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How are the front tires and the bearings in the front of the car? The fact that it makes noise when you turn the wheels Might indicate that

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Old 10-25-2021, 08:43 AM   #3
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I'm trying to diagnose an issue that I have been dealing with for a while now. I drive an 07 Yaris which emits a loud howling noise from the left rear tire. This noise becomes noticeable around 40 mph, and gets louder as the vehicle speed increases.
I am currently experiencing a grinding howl from my back tire(s) axel, or something. Happens when I get up to about 35mph and gets louder the faster I go. Just curious if you have managed to find the source of yours, so that I can avoid spending money I can't really afford, trying to chase it down, myself??

Thanks, in advance, for any help/advice!
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Old 10-26-2021, 05:19 AM   #4
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Have you check the metal heat shield just above the muffler? Mine had a grinding howling sound and the screws rusted right out making the heat shield loose. I removed the heat shield completely and no more sound.
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Old 02-03-2022, 09:04 PM   #5
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My rims are dented so bad or so out of round that they make noise
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