Noise in left front
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Racer
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Noise in left front
I have a noise in the left front. Its like a knocking sound. It isn't constant only happens when turning and than not all the time. I have put the car on jack stands and turned the wheels lock to lock and nothing. I have been under it and checked for some thing loose and again nothing. There seems to be no play when I try and rock the wheel with it jacked up. The only thing I can think is I have a ball joint going bad or a hub. There is no odd wear of the tire. Any ideas?
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St. Jude Donor '09-'10-'11
With the car in the air place a jack under the lower control arm with a board and raise up on the control arm a inch or so. Than check for play at the ball joints.
Also check the sway bar links. These are known to cause noise when worn.
Also check the sway bar links. These are known to cause noise when worn.
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Laurence
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Laurence
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St. Jude Donor '09-'10-'11
While the car was raised off the ground did you do the jack under the lower ball joint area of arm? If you don't there is tension on the ball joint and you will not be able the feel the play if there is any. Did you check the sway bar links?
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