Crunching/grinding noise turning left

VANMOM

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2007 KIA SEDONA
6 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
102,500 MILES

Best way I can describe the sound is it is like driving over fresh snow. Kind of squeaky, kind of grinding only louder and there is no snow right now. I only hear it when I turn left and only under about thirty mph. I just got the van a week ago and started hearing the noise couple days back. I have an idea what it probably is but want other opinions before I take it back to the dealer.

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STEVE W.

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Well the most likely cause would be a failing CV joint if iti s from the front end or possible brake issues if in the rear. Next would be a failing wheel bearing.

What does the sound do if you step on the brake lightly while it is happening?
How about if you weave back/forth while hearing it?
Do you hear the noise if you just rev the engine in neutral?
Could you shoot a video and load it on this site?

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Tuesday, January 30th, 2018 AT 11:06 PM

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I will try to get a video. Do not know if sound will pick up.

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Wednesday, January 31st, 2018 AT 5:11 AM

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Turns out it's a broken sway bar link

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Thursday, February 1st, 2018 AT 12:22 PM

STEVE W.

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That could do it. Glad you found the problem. Is that what you thought the problem was?

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Thursday, February 1st, 2018 AT 7:23 PM

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I actually thought it was the cv joint as well. My grandpa's mechanic (gpa owns a shop) rode with me for 5 minutes and knew what it was luckily. Thank you for tryin to help me though!