Often times knocking sound could be heard during turning and bumpy ride and mostly felt on the steering wheel.
It sounds like a ball joint is worn, possibly the rack end ball joint or tie rod end.
With the bumpy ride it could also be that the front shock absorber has failed.
Jack the front wheel up on each side in turn, grab the wheel at each side and shake it back and forth as hard as you can. If you hear or feel looseness, the problem is in the steering, as above.
Then shake the wheel while holding it at top and bottom. If you feel looseness then, the problem is in the front suspension wishbones.
Repeat this on the other front wheel. Let it down on the ground, then bounce each front corner up and down as hard as you can (you might have to have a second person with you doing this). If you hear a clunk or feel excessive bounciness, it is the shock absorber. When bouncing like this, the car should resist, and not keep bouncing when you let go.
SOURCE: There's a rubbing sound and feeling (felt thru
It may be the brakes are hanging up sometimes the brake calipers don't release as much as they should and the brake pads sit to close to the rotor, it may be time to replace pads
SOURCE: Clicking or knocking sound when turning the steering wheel
Sounds like a cv shaft or cv joint
SOURCE: 2001 Chrysler Town & Country
It was the ABS system kicking in to try to keep the wheels from locking up. The squealing you heard was indeed the tires "sliding" across the surface in protest/resistance to your turning input thru the steering wheel. If you are not comfortable with that feeling go ahead and take it to the dealer/repair shop and have the ABS system checked/tested. (preferably the dealership)
SOURCE: Steering knock/pop while turning on 2005' chevy
CHECK RACK AND PINION FOR LOOSE OR MISSING FRAME MOUNTING CLAMP AND GROMMET.THAT WILL CAUSES KNOCK NOISE ON TURNS.
SOURCE: Cracking noise heard/felt when turn to the left
Have you determined where the noise is coming from? I have heard noises like you describe when a Constant Velocity joint has gone bad in a front wheel drive car. You need to determine which side it's coming from left or right and if it is coming from a worn CV joint your best fix is to have the axle replaced and have the other one checked to be sure it's not going to fail shortly after you replace the one that is bad.
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