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1997 Chevrolet Suburban Repair Question


Topics covered: Noise, Popping, Wheel.
Mileage: 156,252 miles.

Asked on October 15, 2011

Why do my truck make a very loud popping noise when turning to the left or the right

When turning a corner i here a loud popping noise then when putting the car in reverse it makes a very loud ping noise
Avatar Asked by tina156

Answer

Replied on October 15, 2011

Time for an inspection at a tire and alignment shop. They'll start by looking at the ball joints. If you have a 4wd model, front outer universal joints can cause a popping noise too. You can identify that by putting it in 4wd, turning, and driving forward. If the steering wheel gets forced back to center as the wheels turn, one of the universal joints is binding.

Tiny Answered by caradiodoc (expert)
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