1. Worn Wheel Bearing: A worn or damaged wheel bearing can produce a whining noise, especially when the vehicle is turning or braking. It can also cause the steering wheel to shake due to excessive play in the wheel hub.
2. Brake Issues: Various brake-related issues such as excessive wear or uneven wear on the brake pads, brake rotors, or improperly seated brake calipers can produce a whining or grinding noise, particularly when the brakes are applied.
Warped brake rotors may also cause shaking in the steering wheel.
3. Tire Problems: Uneven or excessively worn tires including bulges or bubbles, can generate humming or whining noise while driving and even more noticeable when braking, and may also contribute to steering wheel shaking.
4. Differential Issues: Problems with the differential such as wear or low lubricant levels can lead to whining and howling noises coming from the right front or the rear of the vehicle, especially when accelerating, decelerating, or turning.
5. Power Steering System (for Power-Assisted Steering Vehicles): Malfunction within the power steering system such as low power steering fluid levels can cause a whining noise while turning and when the steering wheel is being adjusted, potentially accompanying by shakiness in the steering wheel.
6. Damaged CV Joint: Constant velocity (CV) joints facilitate smooth transitions in power from the drive shafts to the wheels. A worn-out or torn CV joint, often referred to as "CV joint clicking," could give create clicking, and sometimes grinding noise coming from the wheel area, with potential vibration and/or jerking while driving.
Identifying the precise cause will involve a careful assessment and inspection of the components by a qualified automotive technician or mechanic to provide an accurate diagnosis and determine the necessary repairs or replacements.
