1991 Ford Escort creaking on right turns & side to side

Hi. I clumped my front left wheel on a kerb whilst parking recently. Since then turning right results in a grating, creaking noise, until I am on a straight again. I also get a side to side rocking whilst driving. Wheel nuts are tight, as first felt like wheel wobble. Can you please enlighten me? I thought perhaps ball joint/track rod end/steering rack, but don't know what symptoms are on damage to these. Many Thanks. Mandy