Lower control arm replacement?

Tiny
TRUDI TENNELL
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  • 2004 KIA SEDONA
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  • 180,000 MILES
So this started like 2 days ago. I was driving and it sounded like I had a flat tire. And it only did it when I press the accelerator so I got out looked around all the tires and I didn't have a flat. So I'm wondering what this noise is or what it could be.
Friday, September 11th, 2020 AT 8:06 AM

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Tiny
DANNY L
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Hello, I'm Danny.

What we usually ask for you to do when trying to find a noise is for you to make a recording of the sound with your cell phone and upload it here. That will help us get a better idea of the sound and help in the diagnosis. Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
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Friday, September 11th, 2020 AT 11:38 AM
Tiny
TRUDI TENNELL
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It would be hard to hear on recording because it's a light sound.
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Friday, September 11th, 2020 AT 11:46 AM
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KEN L
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Let's try to raise the car up and spin each one of the tires to see if we can pinpoint the noise. here is a guide to help you. Engine off in neutral flat ground only.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/jack-up-and-lift-your-car-safely

Please run down this guide and report back.

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Monday, September 14th, 2020 AT 1:16 PM
Tiny
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So turns out I had two different issues. One someone stole my catalytic converter and I need a lower control arm for the passenger side. For the sounds that in we hearing.
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Monday, September 14th, 2020 AT 1:18 PM
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KEN L
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Oh boy, it happens. here is a video to help see what you are in for when replacing the lower control arm on a similar car with instructions in the diagrams below to show you how on your car:

https://youtu.be/g_hj1hRSNgg

Please start a new question for the catalytic converter replacement if needed. Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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Tuesday, September 15th, 2020 AT 9:46 AM

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