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#1 ·
22 Sport. So, I normally pull down my street, and when I approach my driveway, turn hard to the left and brake, with the rear of the car lined up with my driveway, as I always back down the driveway. Lately when I am almost stopped, with the wheel turned hard to the left, I get a strange light "crunching" noise. Its not too rough, but noticeable. Sounds like its coming from the left front. This seems to be the only time I get this noise. Any suggestions where to start looking? Suspension, Wheel bearings, CV joints?
 
#3 ·
Probably the CV joint. Not an uncommon issue on any vehicle that has CV Jointed axles.

Suspension issues typically happen when you hit a bump and you would hear it with normal driving.

Wheel bearings you would hear with normal driving or going around a turn.

that being said, having a good look with a flashlight is never a bad thing. See if there is an oozing from bushings. If the CV boot is torn, rust near any suspension part. Sway bar links are also a possible culprit. Step one is just get down there and look. Post pictures here of anything you are not sure about. Be sure to have a good look at all the steering linkage too. These can also wear over time.
 
#6 ·
Probably the CV joint. Not an uncommon issue on any vehicle that has CV Jointed axles.

Suspension issues typically happen when you hit a bump and you would hear it with normal driving.

Wheel bearings you would hear with normal driving or going around a turn.

that being said, having a good look with a flashlight is never a bad thing. See if there is an oozing from bushings. If the CV boot is torn, rust near any suspension part. Sway bar links are also a possible culprit. Step one is just get down there and look. Post pictures here of anything you are not sure about. Be sure to have a good look at all the steering linkage too. These can also wear over time.
My initial thought was the CV joints, didn't think about sway bar links. No noise when driving so that threw me off. I am planning on digging around underneath this weekend, but you've given me food for thought. Thx!