banging noise from my left front wheel when i make left turns.

1997 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA
17,000 MILES
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DEVONM
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I replaced the cv joints already. what else could be the problem. i just bought a car and i was told that the cv joints needed to be replaced because there was a knocking noise coming from the front left wheel and it happens when u make left turns. well the replaced the cv joints but it didnt help its still knocking. what else could be the problem?
Dec 9, 2011 at 11:07 AM
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FIXITMR
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you mean a rhythmic whop whop that changes with speed changes?
Dec 9, 2011 at 11:14 AM
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DEVONM
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No like a popping noise from the wheels and it only happenes when i turn left. like i can feel the popping in my stearing wheel and on the floor and its loud
Dec 9, 2011 at 11:29 AM
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FIXITMR
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did you put a new axle in both or just that side?
Dec 9, 2011 at 11:56 AM
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FIXITMR
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what about jacking up the front running in drive and watching what happens while someone operates steering?
Dec 9, 2011 at 11:58 AM
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