grinding noise coming from front driver side tire

[meredith1984]

Hey guys...I hope you can help me. My 96' Grand Am makes a horrible noise...only when I accelerate til' 45mph. I have been told it may be my CV Axle. Sounds like a worn bearing to me, but before I invest any more money I wanted to know what you guys thought. I know it is not the trans. because when I accelerate past 55mph it stops and I can rev-up w/o any noise. Let me know what you think

[xeroinfinity]

sounds like a bearing you are describing, is it more of a roaring sound? Hows the brake pads look?

[Hoags]

Does the noise go away when you hit the brakes at 45mph? and Does the steering wheel shake when you reach 45, or any higher speed?