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Clunking or crunching noise when going slow and turning sharply.

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Old Mar 3, 2004 | 12:13 PM
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Clunking or crunching noise when going slow and turning sharply.

What do you think this might be caused from?

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Old Mar 3, 2004 | 12:38 PM
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I had the same thing once and it turned out to be my lower control arm was broken at the ball. it is like a 100.00 part. You will still be able to drive it but if that one day you take the wrong turn your tire can fold under itself. If it is broken get it changed.
Old Mar 3, 2004 | 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by moose54
I had the same thing once and it turned out to be my lower control arm was broken at the ball. it is like a 100.00 part. You will still be able to drive it but if that one day you take the wrong turn your tire can fold under itself. If it is broken get it changed.


It's my wifes car, maybe I will just leave it alone.
Old Mar 3, 2004 | 05:52 PM
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If I had boobies I'll bet you guys would answer my question, or at least try to.
Old Mar 3, 2004 | 07:27 PM
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If its a clicking sound when you turn the wheel to lock my bet is the outer CV joint.
Old Mar 3, 2004 | 07:36 PM
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Yup, its either your lower ball joint or one of your cv joints/boots. I had the same thing happen.
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