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Old 02-24-2013, 06:08 PM
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When turning right, on occasion, if I take the corner a little harder (ie on a highway on ramp) the car will make an odd knocking/grinding sound. Only to the right. Checked power steering fluid. It was fine.bad wheel bearing issue? Or worse could it be a loose transmission mount and the whole transmission is actually moving... sure as hell hope not! Any thoughts? Has this happened to anybody before?

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Old 02-24-2013, 06:30 PM
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Fairly common complaint. Most likey transmission mount...especially if you also "feel" the noise through the floor and trans tunnel.

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Thanks,

I the car safe to drive if it's a mount problem? Big job to fix do you think? Thanks
 
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Check the lug nuts. Could be coming loose?

Also, the brake rotor shield could have been bent.

Two easy things to check.
 
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