2001 Xterra makes a clunking sounds when I make a hard left turn

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The most likely reason is worn CV Joints just behind the front wheels.

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Sounds coming from drivers side front wheel The Garage. ... slightly left, I get a slight metalish-squealing sound coming from the drivers side front wheel area. ... but before I start the wild and expensive goose chase of bringing it to mechanics I ..... Those twoloud clunks when turning hard right give it away.

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I would also swap the front tires around. Usually when a wheel bearing fails, it makes a roaring sound instead of a vibration.

Something obviously left loose, have the work rechecked.

have you had it balanced and the driveshaft looked at? id start there

not good, thumping or clunking does it go away when it warms up?

Sounds like worn Constant Velocity Joints (CV Joint)
to me.

Sounds like a combination of a power steering pump (whine) AND the CV axle (loud clunk noise). Check the fluid level in the power steering pump. The pump is located on the passenger's side towards the firewall. Kind of hard to get at but unscrew the cover and there is a small/short dipstick there. See what it reads. Add Power Steering fluid (NOT transmission fluid, as needed. Don't overfill)
I'd get the "thumping noise" taken care of IMMEDIATELY. Could be a serious problem. Qualified front end shop should be able to diagnose and give you an estimate of cost. Last time I had one done it was about $300 parts and labor...

did they repalce the upper mounts? sound like that's the problem.

• it sounds like your cv boot is bad and my need to replace or the half shaft is gone bad!!!