1996 Dodge Caravan squeak when wheels turned

78,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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EMTONSTS
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1996 dodge caravan. when idling there is a squeaking noise from front driver side wheel area when the steering wheel is turned. As the vehicle is driven about 10 miles the noise worsens but goes away completely when accelerating.
so far Ive had the brakes done, both hub bearings done, drivers side tie rod ends, and the sway bar replaced. None of the repairs of eliminated the noise
Jun 13, 2010 at 6:11 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Do you only hear the noise when turning the wheel? Have the control arm bushings been checked?
Jun 14, 2010 at 4:55 AM
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EMTONSTS
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the noise is only when turning the wheel whether moving or not
Jun 14, 2010 at 9:13 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Based on your description, I would say have the control arm bushings checked.
Jun 16, 2010 at 4:37 PM
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JALOPYPAPA
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I wonder if it couldn't also be a strut mount bushing.
Jun 17, 2010 at 1:43 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Are you refering to the strut plate on the top?
Jun 18, 2010 at 3:21 PM
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JALOPYPAPA
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Right.
Jun 19, 2010 at 7:19 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It could be. Usually, they cause a clattering or a clunking over bumps.
Jun 19, 2010 at 4:00 PM
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