Front end rattles and clicks specially when turning?

Tiny
NANCYWALLACE36
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  • 2004 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 197,724 MILES
Changed drivers CV axle twice and going through tires like crazy, why?
Monday, June 26th, 2023 AT 10:50 PM

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Tiny
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Hi,

Have you checked things such as tie rods, ball joints, and suspension components? If you lift one wheel at a time from the ground and wiggle the wheel left and right or up and down, is there play or is it tight?

You mentioned the tires are wearing quickly. Do they wear evenly or does the inside or outside of the tire wear first? Is there any cupping in the tire?

I'm not sure where you are located, but if you are in an area where corrosion can be an issue, there are different recalls. One is for the front coil springs and if you are in Canada, there is one for the cross member under the vehicle.

Since I'm not sure where to tell you to start, here is what I need you to do. Go to www. Safercar. Gov and put in your VIN number. If there are incomplete recall repairs on your vehicle, it will let you know.

Try this and let me know the results. Also, let me know as much as you can as far as the questions I mentioned above. Also, I attached a pic below of the front suspension and highlighted possible causes. Number 12 is a sway bar link. There is one on each side of the front end. Make sure they aren't broken.

Take care,

Joe

See pic below.
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Monday, June 26th, 2023 AT 11:43 PM

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