specific sound when car itself turns

2006 HYUNDAI SANTRO
50,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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ALI.ALVI
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i have a car without power stearing.i hear a specific sound when car it self turns,not while turning steering.it is a preiodic sound just like sound of knocking but its frequency is higher.also i am feeling that steering of car is now more softer than how it was before.
Oct 15, 2011 at 4:46 PM
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I think you are describing a faulty CV joint in the front drive shaft, there will be no noise as you turn, but it will click or pop when driving in tight turns, is this what it is doing?
Oct 16, 2011 at 12:33 AM
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yes,while turning a U-turn this sound is absolutely clear.also i had installed new tires 4 months ago.rear tires are fine but front tires have worn out espacially front left tire.
Oct 16, 2011 at 6:55 AM
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Check for play in wheel bearings, there should be none, check lower ball joint and steering inner and outer ends, an alignment should be done as well.
Oct 16, 2011 at 7:51 AM
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ALI.ALVI
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if problem is with CV joint,can it be repaired or only solution is replacement?
Oct 26, 2011 at 4:15 PM
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i will have to be replaced.
Oct 26, 2011 at 9:22 PM