My 2000 dodge Dakota 4wd has been having front end noise. When I take it for a drive and turn the wheel to the right it goes away completely . So I decided I would change that wheel bearing out , sure enough it’s still there . It happens from about 20 miles an hour to whatever speed I’m going in a certain area .

 

As I recall, wheel bearings are opposite, and the noise goes away when the tire is pushed outward (the inside bearing is usually the one to go). Thus, going away when you turn right would be unloading the left front inside bearing.

 

 

Yeah, the bearing on the inside of the turn is being unloaded. Bearing on the outside of the turn is taking more load. So, if the noise gets worse when you turn right, that would be the left bearing that is making the noise.

 

 

Check and see if something isn't rubbing, like heatshields on the rotors, or something similar. (it can make a terrible noise.....)

 

This may be opposite from what many say but..
I have a bearing noise and vibration that "SEEMS" to come from the drivers side.
When i am in a right hand curve or in a road that is slanted to the left and there is more weight on the drivers side wheel, the noise goes away.
When i brake and put weight on the front wheels the noise goes away.
However in contrast.
When i am in a left hand curve or on a road is slanted to the right, and the weight load on the drivers side wheel is reduced, the noise gets louder.

The last mechanic to look at my truck said that the "Drivers side" bearing was going bad but could only be noticed in a road test.
SO armed with all this information...
I decided that i will replace BOTH front bearing and hub assemblies with a reputable manufacturer like Moog.

 

Do the passenger side first, and take it for a drive, just out of sheer cussedness.

 

I will do that. but im not going to make any bets before i do