Specific sound when car itself turns

Tiny
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I have a car without power stearing.I hear a specific sound when car it self turns, not while turning steering. It is a preiodic sound just like sound of knocking but its frequency is higher. Also I am feeling that steering of car is now more softer than how it was before.
Saturday, October 15th, 2011 AT 4:46 PM

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Tiny
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I think you are describing a faulty CV joint in the front drive shaft, there will be no noise as you turn, but it will click or pop when driving in tight turns, is this what it is doing?
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Sunday, October 16th, 2011 AT 12:33 AM
Tiny
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Yes, while turning a U-turn this sound is absolutely clear. Also I had installed new tires 4 months ago. Rear tires are fine but front tires have worn out espacially front left tire.
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Sunday, October 16th, 2011 AT 6:55 AM
Tiny
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Check for play in wheel bearings, there should be none, check lower ball joint and steering inner and outer ends, an alignment should be done as well.
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Sunday, October 16th, 2011 AT 7:51 AM
Tiny
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If problem is with CV joint, can it be repaired or only solution is replacement?
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Wednesday, October 26th, 2011 AT 4:15 PM
Tiny
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I will have to be replaced.
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Wednesday, October 26th, 2011 AT 9:22 PM

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