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2001 Saturn SL1 Repair Question


Topics covered: Coil spring, Noise, Wheel.
Mileage: 130,000 miles.

Asked on November 1, 2011

The front end of my 2001 Saturn LS1 makes a cracking sound when turning, as if you were twisting and cracking nelon bands.

The front end of my 2001 Saturn LS1 makes a cracking sound when turning, as if you were twisting and cracking nelon bands.
Avatar Asked by jwt1701@msn.com

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Replied on November 1, 2011

have a pro check this out, it may be nothing to be concerned about

Tiny Answered by hmac300 (expert)
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Replied on November 2, 2011

Just to add to this one sounds like one of the front upper strut mounts are making noise.Put a hand on each front coil spring while someone turns the wheels left to right.See if you can feel the poping in the coil spring.

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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