Drvr and Pssngr wheel problems

**EmoScumBag** · 10-28-2008 07:47 PM

Cant locate this problem.

On my driver side and passenger side wheels, when turning, say more than 30 degrees, as well as turning up a small incline, even backing out, i hear this noise. Have you ever heard the noise a piece of metal makes when its overloaded, cross between a creaking and popping sound? Similar to driving on gravel, or rather turning on gravel/loose rocks. Its more prominent on the driver side but both sides make the noise. Possible wheel bearings? tie rods? control arms? Having trouble finding the problem (never experienced this) Car has 65000 on it, should not be happening but it is. Suggestions? Thank you

**BOPOH** · 10-28-2008 08:16 PM

i saw your post on AF too

maybe its you fender liners or whatever its called, do you have bigger wheels? maybe your PS fluid is low? does it do when you drive or only when ur car is parked?

**EmoScumBag** · 10-28-2008 08:29 PM

na all that stuff is good checked out. I think it has to do with the assembly, but good call

**BOPOH** · 10-28-2008 08:53 PM

how long ago did it start doing that?

**EmoScumBag** · 10-29-2008 07:57 PM

Originally Posted by BOPOH

how long ago did it start doing that?

few weeks. Fenders are clear, stock 17" sport wheels

**BOPOH** · 10-29-2008 08:01 PM

i dont know what it is, but i think i hear same sounds as you describe. i just dont care too much

**EmoScumBag** · 10-29-2008 08:04 PM

if i ever figure it out ill let you know

**BOPOH** · 10-29-2008 08:40 PM

alright, thanks

**LavaSurfer** · 10-31-2008 10:46 AM

I have been experiencing a popping sound mainly when I'm turning into a parking spot or up a driveway and I hit a bump. Almost all the time when my steering wheel is at full lock or close to it.

I'm thinking tie rods/control arms. But whenever I take a front wheel off I check everything I can't find anything loose. I just hope my front wheel doesn't decide to fall off one day.

**ThreePointOhh** · 10-31-2008 08:24 PM

bushings maybe?

**diagnosticator** · 11-02-2008 01:49 AM

Have you checked the CV joints? They can make poping and clicking/grinding noises at large wheel angles if the clearances are excessive or the lubrication is failed (torn boots,)