1998 Nissan Pathfinder Cracking Sound when making hard R/L

1998 NISSAN PATHFINDER
340,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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PINKFLOWER78
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There is a noise coming from my front left wheel when I make hard left turns. It sounds like a cracking or breaking sound. Do you know what might be the cause of this?
Dec 16, 2008 at 9:44 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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Check wheel bearings for excessive p[lay.
Dec 16, 2008 at 10:59 AM
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PINKFLOWER78
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[quote:266d940ecd="Docfixit"]Bad CV joint[/quote:266d940ecd]

Do you know how much that costs to fix (approximately)?
Dec 16, 2008 at 11:01 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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Labor @2.4 hrs OEM bearing $250 aftermarket would be cheaper if available.
Dec 16, 2008 at 11:05 AM
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