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Old 01-21-2021, 08:16 AM   #1
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Front end noise

I have a 2002 Boxster S with 72K miles that runs well. When I turn hard left in a U turn I hear a tapping sound from the front end. I'm not getting it turning right at this time. Anyone have an Idea what I should be looking at and if it's a reasonably easy fix?

Any help or advice greatly appreciated!

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Old 01-21-2021, 09:58 AM   #2
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I have a 2002 Boxster S with 72K miles that runs well. When I turn hard left in a U turn I hear a tapping sound from the front end. I'm not getting it turning right at this time. Anyone have an Idea what I should be looking at and if it's a reasonably easy fix?

Any help or advice greatly appreciated!
Check rubber bushing on control arm. I believe they creak when worn. Could progress to a tapping noise I guess.
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Old 01-21-2021, 11:41 AM   #3
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Agree, I had a similar sound om my 03, changed the LCA:s and it went away.
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Old 01-23-2021, 08:29 AM   #4
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Thanks for the tips guys. I'll look at those parts. Will I have to do a alignment after changing the LCAs?
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Old 01-23-2021, 08:31 AM   #5
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Thanks guys! I'll be looking at that today. Ay idea if I'll need a front ed alignment afterwards?

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Old 01-24-2021, 06:40 AM   #6
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I would recommend an alignment after putting on new LCA:s.

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