DukeBoy27

I am positive the noise is coming from the driver side wheel well, does this mean it is definitely the tie-rod ends or control arm?

I have been reading about steer pump fluid, and my mechanic did noticed that it was a bit low, so can that be what it is? But if it is, then why would the noise be coming from the front left wheel well?

JAFO

control arms make sounds over bumps generally.

DukeBoy27

comes to mind.

DukeBoy27

Then again, nobody turns wide at 80mph, lol...

Anyhow, the noise is most noticeable at below 10mph, and louder when the wheel turning back after turning in another direction. It can also be heard when I turn the wheel when the car is stationary.

So... still think it's tie-rod ends? My mechanic refused to replace them when I had the car in to do the suspension, my other mechanic also looked at it and said it looks fine... should I just walk back in and insist to have the ends replaced. I actually HAVE the replacement heavy-duty ones from ECS already, not in bc my mechanic said not necessary.

DukeBoy27

Is it possible that either your brake pad has came off the metal plate? I would also check to see if the caliper is broken in some way. But metal vs. metal not good, I say take it to a reliable independent mechanic to have it checked out.

TANMAN

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DukeBoy27

Thanks for the info and DIY article!

TANMAN

NP

njskier (A4i)

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Sfeezy

Tierod end