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Right front makes a noise when turning right when the car is cold

We have a 2003 Ford Foucus. The car is great but we have one problem.We we start out in the AM when the car is cold it makes a loud noise(like something is holding it back) on the right front only

When the care is driven for a few minutes it goes away.

Does not do this on the left side

Any help?

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Sounds like you have a wheel bearing assembly going bad

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