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will sosa Posted on Aug 18, 2015
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Why am i hearing a thump sound when i take off or turn my wheels left? I got new. Rack and pinion&mount bushings,lower&upper control arms sway bar link bushings,ball joints,cv axles. I have a 95 acura

  • will sosa Aug 19, 2015

    Thanks for your feed back Brother Grim! Im gonna check into it. 1 thing i did not think about is if i hear the thump when i brake. Along with the other ways i hear a thump. What would it mean if i hear thump when i brake?

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The only thing that comes to mind is the wheel bearings. I noticed them missing from your list, and they will cause thumping and banging, especially when turning a corner or a highway on or off ramp. You also mentioned "while taking off and turning", but not when braking, another sign. The brake pads hold the wheel while braking, hiding the shake. The easiest ( and free ) way to test this is, jack up one wheel at a time, make sure the tire has completely left the ground. Grab the wheel with both hands and shake it around. Normally there will be some play, but not much. If it noticeably shakes and / or makes a thumping sound, you might have a problem. I also give one side a kick as well, just to be sure. If all is well, repeat with the next tire. Unfortunately you have to do this to each wheel separately to be sure, but at least you'll know, and not have to pay a mechanic to find out. Hope that helps you, Grim

  • will sosa Aug 20, 2015

    Brother grim you were absolutely right about my front wheel bearings being bad. I replaced my 2 front hub wheel bearings and the thumping sound is gone. And the car rides a lot smoother! You are awesome brother! :)

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SOURCE: Have replaced all tie rods; inner&outer;struts&upper mounts;sway bar bushings & links;lower control arms with ball joints& passenger side upper motor mount.none of these have changed this noise even s

What noise? And year and make of car?
A clicking noise on turns is a worn CV joint on the axle shafts. A grinding noise at one of the wheels could be a wheel bearing. Worn brake pads may cause squealing, screeching other high pitched noise.

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