2009 Subaru Impreza drive shaft hammer noise

2009 SUBARU IMPREZA
51,500 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • AWD • MANUAL
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I have a terrible hammer sound when turning to park the car after the car heats up. In cold it does not sound. I change the front right drive shaft but the sound continues. I want a possible diagnose before continuing changing parts that I am not supposed to. Do you know what the noise may be.

It started after an abusive mechanic repaired the steering system bar.

Jun 12, 2015 at 10:04 AM
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if it started after replacing a par then have the front end checked out it may be bolts loose or something similar. we can't hear the noise so it's best to have a reliable mechanic check the front end and hear the sound.
Jun 12, 2015 at 12:13 PM
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