2002 Dodge Caravan popping and grinding when turning or at

2002 DODGE CARAVAN
103,737 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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TONY102090
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When I turn I can hear a popping and grinding noise from the front end and sometimes going down the road at a low speed.When I drive at a speed above 50 mph I don't hear the sound at all. The mechanic says everything is tight and sees nothing wrong. What could it be?
Aug 27, 2010 at 12:28 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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Check CV joints
Aug 27, 2010 at 3:27 AM
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TONY102090
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I was told by a mechanic that the cv joints are fine.Someone told me that it may be the sway arm bushings.Is this possible?
Aug 28, 2010 at 8:30 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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Could be also lower control arm bushings. Hear it more on a left or right turn?
Aug 28, 2010 at 8:36 AM
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TONY102090
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I hear it more when I take a right hand turn but it can also be heard sometimes whewn turning left or just going straight at very low speeds.You can sometimes feel it in the sterring wheel.
Aug 28, 2010 at 11:24 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Maybe u joint on intermideate shaft or rack see diagram


https://images.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/198357_Graphic_588.jpg

Also cradel mounts or stablizers


https://images.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/198357_Grafic_3_146.jpg

Aug 29, 2010 at 5:43 AM
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