What Causes the Noise During Low-Speed Turns?

[JeremiahLynn]

The reasons for noise during low-speed turns include: tire bulges, loose ball joints in the steering tie rod, increased wear gaps in the steering linkage mechanism, and worn upper bearings in the shock absorbers, all of which can cause abnormal noises when the car turns at low speeds. To address abnormal noises during low-speed turns, check the following four points: 1. Ensure proper coordination between the throttle and gear during turns; 2. Check for unsecured items like water bottles or other objects inside the car that may move and collide during turns, causing noise; 3. Clutch noise: When the engine is idling, pressing the clutch pedal may produce abnormal noise, which disappears upon releasing the pedal. Sometimes, noise may occur both when pressing and releasing the pedal; 4. If the noise is not from the shock absorber, inspect the stabilizer bar bushings for looseness or damage. Loose or damaged stabilizer bar bushings can cause noise not only during steering but also when driving on uneven roads. Looseness can be fixed by adding shims, but damaged bushings must be replaced.