The passenger front tire makes a large noise/thump when wheel turns standing still or on occasionally on bumps?

2011 KIA SORENTO
160,732 MILES • 2.3L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MPEREZ618
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Both Front Strut/Coil assembly and Sway bar links have been replaced and still makes the noise. Does not make noise during normal driving over 25+.
Oct 2, 2023 at 11:44 AM
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It sounds like the lower control arm bushing is out in which case you need to replace the entire arm. Can you please shoot a quick video with your phone so I can hear the noise? That way I can tell for sure what's going on. You can upload it here with your response.

Here are the instructions on how to replace the arm, you can use a flashlight to inspect the bashings to confirm the issue.

This video shows the job being done on a similar car which the procedure is the same on, it shows the bushing but on your car, it might be available so you will need the arm.

https://youtu.be/g_hj1hRSNgg?si=bqIVn9yMM38UJa5c

Check out the images (below). Please let us know how it goes



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Oct 2, 2023 at 12:00 PM
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