2000 Pontiac Grand Am Vibrating and noise while turning

Tiny
LAPOZ825
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  • 2000 PONTIAC GRAND AM
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 127,000 MILES
I had just left my house and was turning in the store and my car started to vibrate and make a funny noise. It was really bad when I turned the wheel. My first thought was that it had something to do with the wheels like the axle or bearings then I talked to some people and they said it might have something to do with the power steering.

I was afraid to drive it so it sat for a day and I started it the next day and it was fine. I did add a little PS fluid too.

Any ideas where the vibration could have came from? Should I be worried about it anymore since its fine now?

Thanks and I appreciate any help!
Tuesday, December 1st, 2009 AT 8:19 PM

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Tiny
MMPRINCE4000
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Raise car, put on stands. Grasp tire and push/pull both horizontally and vertically, if any movement then possible wheel bearing, ball joint, tie rod, control arm bushing.

Check CV boots for any signs of leakage or cuts/rips in rubber boot.

Also check PS pressure and return lines for leaks.
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Thursday, December 3rd, 2009 AT 8:05 AM

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