1996 Dodge Caravan knocking

1996 DODGE CARAVAN
216,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DANIEL1OB
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when i turn the wheels without moving forward or back there is a loud crunching from the front axle and when i start moving there is a knocking at the front as well. what could this be?
Aug 2, 2010 at 12:51 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Does it sound like dried out rubber bushings when you turn the wheel? Also, the clunking, does it change with vehicle speed, turning, bumps...?
Aug 3, 2010 at 12:10 AM
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DANIEL1OB
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not sure about 'dried out rubber' but it definetly sounds as if something needs oiled.... the guy i bought the car off showed me receipts of the work that he had done on the front of the car!! and yes, when i get to about 40mph the knocking somewhat stops. when i turn the wheels it sounds to me like its metal crunching (only when i dry steer). and i do know that the alinement is off slightly.... could that be the knocking??
Aug 3, 2010 at 8:36 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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I would start by checking the sway bar bushings. As far as the alignment, it wouldn't cause it.
Aug 3, 2010 at 11:31 PM