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Posted on Jan 08, 2009

Passenger side "clunk" from front wheel while turning

My 2000 Saturn SL1 makes a "clunking" noise from front passenger side wheel while turning and going over bump or coming off an apron.
Mechanic can't find problem. It's getting more frequent.
Please help!

  • junior auricchio Dec 31, 2013

    Could you please provide more information? Turning to left or right or don't matter? What parts were replaced o far? Thanks.

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Check your sway bar link kit and sway bar bushing also check control arm on passenger side . It could be one of them , they can make noise if they are worn out . It happened to my car too and I fixed the problem.

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Check your CV joint or brake caliper.

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